House of Commons Journal Volume 4: 3 January 1645
The House being informed, that divers Divines of the Assembly were at the Door;
They were called in: And Doctor Smyth delivered, from the Assembly, a Petition, presented unto them from the Company of Merchants Booksellers in London, concerning the Printing of the Copy of the Bible, translated into Greek by the Septuagint, which they recommend unto this House; earnestly desiring, that some Course may be taken, that the said Bible may be printed for the Benefit of the Church, the Advancement of God his Glory, and the Honour of the Kingdom.
Mr. Selden, Sir Simonds D’ Ewes, Mr. Rous, Mr. Whittacre, Doctor Eden, Sir Gilb. Gerard, Mr. Oldisworth, Mr. Whitelock, Mr. Young, Sir Benj. Rudyerd, Mr. Recorder, and Mr. Baynton;
¶This Committee, or any Three of them, is appointed to consider of the Matter of the Petition of the Merchant Booksellers in London, concerning the Printing the Copy of the Greek Bible, translated by the Septuagint, now in his Majesty’s Library, and in the Custody of Mr. Patrick Young; and to confer with Mr. Young hereupon; and to consider of the best Course for the exact and speedy Printing of it; and of some Expedient for the Encouragement and Support of Mr. Patrick Young: And the Care hereof is especially recommended to Mr. Selden.
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House of Commons Journal Volume 4: 1 April 1645
According to former Order, the Grand Committee of the whole House fat; and proceeded in the Consideration of the Papers presented from the Assembly of Divines, concerning That competent Knowledge of the Principles of Religion laid down in the Scriptures, which they conceive requisite to be in such Persons, as shall be admitted to the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper.
Mr. Whittacre in the Chair.
Mr. Speaker took the Chair.
Mr. Whittacre reports: And, upon Consideration thereof,It is Resolved, upon the Question, That all such Persons, who shall be admitted to the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper, ought to know, first, That there is a God: Secondly, That there is but One ever-living and true God, Maker of Heaven and Earth, and Governor of all Things: Thirdly, That This only true God is the God whom we worship: Fourthly, That This God is but One; yet Three distinct Persons, the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, all equally God.
Resolved, &c. That every Person, that shall be admitted to the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper, ought to have a competent Understanding, concerning the State of Man by Creation, and by his Fall.
Resolved, &c. That every Person, that shall be admitted to the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper, ought to have a competent Measure of Understanding, concerning the Redemption by Christ; and the Way and Means to apply Christ, and his Benefits.
Resolved, &c. That every Person, that shall be admitted to the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper, ought to have a competent Measure of Understanding, concerning the Nature and Necessity of Faith, Repentance, and a godly Life.
Resolved, &c. That every Person, that shall be admitted to the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper, ought to have a competent Measure of Understanding, concerning the Nature and Use of the Sacraments; and the Condition of Man after this Life.
Resolved, &c. That it be referred to the Assembly of Divines, to set down, in particular, What they conceive to be such a competent Measure of Understanding, concerning the State of Man by Creation, and by his Fall; the Redemption by Jesus Christ; the Way and Means to apply Christ, and his Benefits; the Nature and Necessity of Faith, Repentance, and a godly Life; the Nature and Use of the Sacraments; and the Condition of Man after this Life; without which, none shall be admitted to the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper.
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House of Commons Journal Volume 4: 17 April 1645
According to former Order, the Grand Committee of the whole House proceeded to the further Consideration of the Business concerning such as are not to be admitted to the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper.
Mr. Whittacre called to the Chair.
Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair.-Ordered, That the Report concerning the Prince Elector be made on Tuesday next.-
Mr. Whittacre reports, from the Grand Committee, the Votes passed the Committee, concerning such ignorant and scandalous Persons as are not to be admitted to the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper.
Resolved, &c. That an incestuous Person, appearing to be such, upon just Proof, shall not be admitted to the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper.
Resolved, &c.
That an Adulterer
That a Fornicator
That a Drunkard
That a profane Swearer or Curser
That one that hath taken away the Life of any Person Maliciously
Appearing to be such, upon just Proof, shall not be admitted to the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper.
Resolved, &c. That whosoever shall blasphemously speak, or write, any thing of God his Holy Word or Sacraments, shall, upon just Proof thereof, not be admitted to the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper.
Resolved, &c. That They have not a competent Measure of Understanding, concerning the State of Man by Creation, and by his Fall, who do not know, That God created Man after his own Image, in Knowledge, Righteousness, and true Holiness: That, by one Man, Sin entered into the World, and Death by Sin; and so Death passed upon all Men, for that all have sinned: That thereby they are all dead in Trespasses and Sins; and are, by Nature, the Children of Wrath; and so are liable to eternal Death, the Wages of every Sin.
Resolved, &c. That They have not a competent Measure of Understanding, concerning the Redemption by Jesus Christ, who do not know, That there is but One Mediator between God and Man, the Man Christ Jesus, who is also, over all, God blessed for ever; neither is there Salvation in any other: That he was conceived by the Holy Ghost, and born of the Virgin Mary: That he died upon the Cross, to save his People from their Sins: That he rose again the Third Day from the Dead; ascended into Heaven; sits at the Right Hand of God; and makes continual Intercession for us; of whose Fulness we receive all Grace necessary to Salvation.
Resolved, &c. That They have not a competent Measure of Understanding, concerning the Way and Means to apply Christ, and his Benefits, who do not know, That Christ, and his Benefits, are applied only by Faith: That Faith is the Gift of God; and that we have it not of ourselves; but it is wrought in us by the Word and Spirit of God.
Resolved, &c. That They have not a competent Measure of Understanding in the Nature and Necessity of Faith, who do not know, That Faith is that Grace, whereby we believe and trust in Christ for Remission of Sins, and Life everlasting, according to the Promises of the Gospel: – That whosoever believes not on the Son of God, shall not see Life, but shall perish eternally.
Resolved, &c. That They have not a competent Measure of the Knowledge of Repentance, who do not know, That they who truly repent of their Sins, do see them, sorrow for them, and turn from them to the Lord; and that, except Men repent, they shall surely perish.
Resolved, &c. That They have not a competent Measure of Knowledge concerning a godly Life, who do not know, That a godly Life is a Life conscionably ordered according to the Word of God, in Holiness and Righteousness, without which no Man shall see God.
Resolved, &c. That They have not a competent Measure of Understanding in the Nature and Use of the Sacraments, who know not, That the Sacraments are Seals of the Covenant of Grace in the Blood of Christ: That the Sacraments of the New Testament are Baptism, and the Lord’s Supper: That the outward Elements in the Lord’s Supper are Bread and Wine, and do signify the Body and Blood of Christ crucified; which the worthy Receiver by Faith doth partake of in this Sacrament; which Christ hath likewise ordained for a Remembrance of his Death: That whosoever eats and drinks unworthily, is guilty of the Body and Blood of the Lord: And therefore, That every one is to examine himself, left he eat and drink Judgment to himself; not discerning the Lord’s Body.
Resolved, &c. That They have not a competent Measure of Understanding, concerning the Condition of Man after this Life, who do not know, That the Souls of the Faithful, after Death, do immediately live with Christ in Blessedness; and that the Souls of the Wicked do immediately go into Hell-Torments: That there shall be a Resurrection of the Bodies, both of the Just and the Unjust, at the last Day; at which Time All shall appear before the Judgment-Seat of Christ, to receive according to what they have done in the Body, whether it be Good or Evil: And that the Righteous shall go into Life eternal; and the Wicked into everlasting Punishment.
Resolved, &c. That Those who have a competent Measure of Understanding, concerning the Matters contained in these Eight Articles, shall not be kept back from the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper, for Ignorance.
Resolved, &c. That the Assembly of Divines be desired, with all convenient Speed, to resolve upon a Confession of Faith of the Church of England; and to present it to the House.
Mr. Rous, Mr. Tate, and Mr. Whittacre, are to acquaint the Assembly of Divines with this last.
Resolved, &c. That a speedy Course be taken for the putting the Directory in present Execution, by Authority of Parliament.
Resolved, &c. That an Ordinance be forthwith brought into the House, for the Dispersing of the Directory for Worship into all Parish-Churches and Chapels within the Kingdom of England, Dominion of Wales, and Town and Port of Barwick; for the putting of it into present Execution; and for abolishing the Book of Common Prayer; together with some Penalties to be imposed upon such as shall make use of the Book of Common Prayer, or neglect the Directory; or shall write, preach, or publish, any Book written in Contempt or Depravation thereof.
Resolved, &c. That the Examination and Judgment of such Persons as shall, for their Ignorance of such Points of Religion as have been voted by this Committee not to be admitted to the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper, is to be in the Power of the Eldership of every Congregation.
Mr. Rowse, Sir John Cooke, Sir Wm. Massam, Mr. Selden, Mr. Samuel Browne, Serjeant Wilde, Mr. Salloway, Mr. Tate, Mr. Rigby, Mr. Nicholas, Sir Ben. Rudyard, Mr. Holland, Mr. Lisle, Sir Robert Harley, Sir Henry Mildmay, and Mr. Young, or any Five of them, are appointed to be a Sub-Committee to draw the Ordinance.
Ordered, &c. That Mr. Selden do make his Report to the House concerning the Printing of the Greek Bible, on Tuesday next.
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House of Commons Journal Volume 4: 4 July 1645
Ordered, That the Consideration of setting forth the Septuagint Bible, by Mr. Patrick Young, be referred to the Grand Committee for Religion.
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House of Commons Journal Volume 4: July 1645
THE humble Advice of the Assembly of Divines, now, by Ordinance of Parliament, sitting at Westminster, concerning Church-Government; presented on Monday last, Julii 7; and likewise the Proofs of several additional Votes concerning Church Government, presented by the Divines at the same time; were, according to the Order then made, this Day read.
The Grand Committee of the House proceeded, according to former Order, to take into Consideration the Printing of the Greek Septuagint Bible by Mr. Patrick Yonge.
Mr. Speaker called to the Chair.
Upon Mr. Whittacre‘s Report from the Grand Committee;
It is Resolved, &c. That Mr. Patrick Yonge shall have an Allowance granted unto him of Four hundred Pounds per Annum, during his Life, for an Encouragement to him for his Pains in setting forth this Work, and to do other Services for the Good of the Church.
Resolved, &c. That, towards the Making up of this Four hundred Pounds per Annum, Mr. Patrick Yonge shall continue to receive the Profit and Revenue of the Treasurership of Paul’s, London.
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House of Commons Journal Volume 4: 8 August 1645
THE Grand Committee of the House, according to former Order, proceeded to take into Consideration the Business concerning Church-Government.
Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair.
Mr. Whittacre reports, from the Grand Committee, the Opinion of That Committee, That an Ordinance be brought in to raise an Allowance, out of the Profits of the Printing of the Septuagint Bible, and other Bibles, for Mr. Patrick Yonge, during his Life: And this Committee to have Power to frame such an Ordinance; and consider of it: And
It is thereupon Ordered, That the said Committee do prepare and consider of an Ordinance, accordingly.
The House being informed, That some of the Assembly of Divines were at the Door;
They were called in: And Mr. White acquainted the House, That the Assembly of Divines had commanded them to present to this House a Petition: And they desired the House would take notice, That there is not a Matter of higher Concernment for the Glory of God, and Peace of this Church, than the Matter of this Petition; nor was ever any thing presented to the House with more Zeal, and Tenderness of Conscience: And therefore they do humbly desire, That it may be accordingly taken into Consideration.
The Petition was read; and was, concerning the Keeping of notorious ignorant and scandalous Persons from the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper.
Resolved, &c. That this Answer shall be given to the Ministers of the Assembly; That this House hath heretofore considered of the Desires in this Petition; and will take it into further Consideration.
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House of Commons Journal 4: 23 September 1645
Mr. Whittacre reports the Ordinance concerning printing the Septuagint, and other Bibles, and Books of Importance: The which is ordered to be read on Friday next, at Mr. Speaker’s first coming to the Chair
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House of Commons Journal Volume 4: 13 March 1646
The House being informed, That divers of the Assembly of Divines were at the Door;
They were called in: And Dr. Smith did, from the Assembly, desire this House to take it into their serious Consideration to encourage Mr. Patrick Yonge in going on in the great Work of printing the Greek Copy of the Old Testament, it being very much desired by the Learned at Home, and beyond the Seas.
An Ordinance made for the due Printing of the Holy Bible, and some other Books, and for the publishing, in Print, the Old Testament in Greek, commonly called the Septuagint Translation, out of a very ancient Copy in the Hands of Patrick Yonge Esquire, was this Day read the First time; and ordered to be read the Second time on Wednesday Morning next, the first Business: And that Mr. Speaker do put the House in mind hereof.
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House of Commons Journal Volume 4: 16 October 1646
AN Ordinance made for the due Printing of the Holy Bible, and some other Books; and for the publishing, in Print, the Old Testament in Greek (commonly called the Septuagint Translation), out of a very ancient Copy in the Hands of Patrick Yonge Esquire; was this Day read the Second time; and, upon the Question, committed unto Mr. Whittacre, Sir William Allenson, Mr. Dennis Bond, Sir Walter Erle, Mr. Yonge, Mr. Selden, Mr. Holland, Mr. Venn, Mr. Bacon, Sir John Evelyn of Surrey, Sir Dudley North, Sir Thomas Dacres, Mr. Lane, Sir Richard Onslowe, Mr. Pury, Mr. Challoner, Sir John D’Anvers, Sir Henry Vane, Sir Robert Pye, Mr. Liegh, Mr. Corbett, Mr. John Ashe, Mr. Whitelock, Mr. Swinfen, Mr. Sandys, Mr. Maynard, Mr. Boys, Sir Edward Partherich, Mr. Hill, Mr. Tate, Sir Richard Skevington, Mr. Knightley, Sir Simmonds D’Ewes, Mr. Oldesworth, Mr. Lucas, Mr. Stephens, Mr. Harrington, Mr. Lisle, Mr. Kirkham, Mr. Nathanael Fiennes, Sir John Burgoine, Mr. Abbott; and the Committee formerly named for the University of Cambridge; and the Committee lately named for the University of Oxford: And they are to meet upon it To-morrow at Two of the Clock in the Afternoon, in the Exchequer Chamber: And have Power to send for Parties, Witnesses, Papers, Records.
And the Care of this Business is more particularly referred to Mr. Selden.
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House of Commons Journal Volume 5: 27 December 1647
Grant to Young.
The humble Petition of Patrick Young Esquire was this Day read.
¶Resolved, &c. That the Sum of Two thousand Pounds be provided and paid unto Patrick Young, in lieu and Discharge of the yearly Pension of Four hundred Pounds, formerly granted unto the said Patrick Young, during his Life, for his Encouragement, in printing the most ancient Greek Copy of the Septuagint Bible, in the King’s Library, whereof he is Keeper; and some other Greek Manuscripts: And that One thousand Pounds thereof be charged upon the Receipts at Goldsmiths Hall; and paid, in Course, unto the said Patrick Young, his Executors or Assigns; with Interest for the same, from this Day, payable every Six Months, until the same be paid: And that the other Thousand Pounds, the Remainder thereof, be charged upon the Moiety of the Receipts of the Excise, in Course, not engaged; with Interest for the same, from this Day, payable every Six Months.
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House of Commons Journal Volume 5: 28 December 1647
Message to Lords.
Mr. Selden carried to the Lords, for their Concurrence, Two Ordinances for paying, by each, the Sum of a Thousand Pounds to Mr. Patricke Young, for his Encouragement, in printing the most ancient Copy of the Greek Septuagint Bible, and other Greek Manuscripts, out of the Moiety of Excise, and Moiety of the Receipts at Goldsmiths Hall, in Course: An Ordinance for Five thousand Two hundred and Seventy-four Pounds Sixteen Shillings and Eleven-pence to Mr. Aldworth, out of the Moiety of the Receipts of the Excise, in Course.
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House of Commons Journal Volume 5: 18 January 1648
Message from Lords.
A Message from the Lords, by Sir Edward Leech and Mr. Page;
The Lords have commanded us to deliver you this Order: It is for Removing of the King’s Books and Manuscripts from Whitehall to St. James‘s:-An Order for the Payment of the Adventurers Money, for Lands in Ireland, to the Vice Treasurer there; in which they desire the Concurrence of this House:-A Petition of Mr. Thomas Pigott; which they refer to the Consideration of this House. And they desire to put this House in mind of a Petition of Mrs. Martha Pigott, Mother of the said Thomas Pigott; which they formerly sent to this House.
King’s Library.
The Order for removing the King’s Books and Manuscripts to St. James‘s was read; and, upon the Question, agreed unto; and was in hæc verba; viz.
¶It is Ordered, by the Lords and Commons, That Sir Symonds D’ Ewes, Mr. Selden, and Mr. Wheeler, or any one of them, shall take care, with the Assistance of Mr. Patrick Younge, Keeper of his Majesty’s Libraries, for the Removing of the Books, Manuscripts, and other Antiquities, in the Library, Chaire House, and his Majesty’s Cabinet, at Whitehall, unto the Library at St. James‘s; there to remain for a publick Use: And that Colonel Baxter be required to give them all Furtherance and Assistance therein; and to secure the same, until they can be removed.
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