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The Tenour of the Oath, to be Ministred to the Church-wardens and Side-men.
YOu shall sweare, that you, and every of you, shall duly consi∣der and diligently enquire, of all and every of these Articles given you in charge; and that all affection, favour, hatred, hope of reward and gaine, or feare of displeasure, or malice set aside; you shall present all and every such person, that now is, or of late was with∣in your parish, as hath committed any offence, or made any default mentioned in these, or any of these Articles; or which are vehemently suspected or defamed of any such offence or default: Wherein you shall deale uprightly and fully; neither presenting, nor sparing to pre∣sent any, contrary to truth: having in this action GOD before your eyes, with an earnest zeale to maintaine truth, and to suppresse vice. So helpe you GOD, and the holy Contents of this Booke.