This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1861. Excerpt: ... A viewe of some part of such publike wants and disorders as are in the service of God, within her Majesties countrie of Wales, togither with an humble Petition, unto this high Court of Parliament for their speedy redresse. Anno 1588. rFHE aeternall God, before whom I no we stand, and shall stande in that day, eyther to be acquited or condemned; knoweth that the pitifull and miserable estate of my pitifull and miserable countreimen, the inhabitants of Wales; doe inforce me in most dutifull and humble maner, at this time, both to lay open before your eyes, whoe, by the providence of God, are now to be assembled togither in this highe court of parlament: the wantes and deformities of the service of god in wales, my deere and native country, and also to intreat with the Hke submission, that the same by your wisdomes may be speedely redressed. The Lords holy service amonge that people hath many corruptions and more wants. Their case in regarde therof is very pitifull. Few or none there be who are thorowly touched to have compassion thereof. The means of redresse is in the hands of this assembly, who are met together, to the end that al the subjects of this kingdome, may with fredome and liberty acquaint them with their suits and Petitions, for the promotinge of Gods glory, and the good of their cuntry. And therfore, in that I make known unto this high court, the greefes of my country, and desire the redresse thereof, therin I neither intreat anything which lieth not in your power to grant, nor crave that, wherin the case being neglected by others, I may not lawfully be a suter. The reason that mooveth me thereunto, is the discharge of my duty towards the Lord my God, towards his Church, towardes my native country, and towards you of this honorable assemblie, w...
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