The survey of London containing the original, increase, modern estate and government of that city, methodically set down : with a memorial of those famouser acts of charity, which for publick and pious vses have been bestowed by many worshipfull citizens and benefactors : as also all the ancient and modern monuments erected in the churches, not only of those two famous cities, London and Westminster, but (now newly added) four miles compass / begun first by the pains and industry of John Stow, in the year 1598 ; afterwards inlarged by the care and diligence of A.M. in the year 1618 ; and now compleatly finished by the study & labour of A.M., H.D. and others, this present year 1633 ; whereunto, besides many additions (as appears by the contents) are annexed divers alphabetical tables, especially two, the first, an index of things, the second, a concordance of names.

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The survey of London containing the original, increase, modern estate and government of that city, methodically set down : with a memorial of those famouser acts of charity, which for publick and pious vses have been bestowed by many worshipfull citizens and benefactors : as also all the ancient and modern monuments erected in the churches, not only of those two famous cities, London and Westminster, but (now newly added) four miles compass / begun first by the pains and industry of John Stow, in the year 1598 ; afterwards inlarged by the care and diligence of A.M. in the year 1618 ; and now compleatly finished by the study & labour of A.M., H.D. and others, this present year 1633 ; whereunto, besides many additions (as appears by the contents) are annexed divers alphabetical tables, especially two, the first, an index of things, the second, a concordance of names.
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"The survey of London containing the original, increase, modern estate and government of that city, methodically set down : with a memorial of those famouser acts of charity, which for publick and pious vses have been bestowed by many worshipfull citizens and benefactors : as also all the ancient and modern monuments erected in the churches, not only of those two famous cities, London and Westminster, but (now newly added) four miles compass / begun first by the pains and industry of John Stow, in the year 1598 ; afterwards inlarged by the care and diligence of A.M. in the year 1618 ; and now compleatly finished by the study & labour of A.M., H.D. and others, this present year 1633 ; whereunto, besides many additions (as appears by the contents) are annexed divers alphabetical tables, especially two, the first, an index of things, the second, a concordance of names." In the digital collection Early English Books Online. https://name.umdl.umich.edu/A13053.0001.001. University of Michigan Library Digital Collections. Accessed May 7, 2024.

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Not farre from Westminster, by the River, there is erected a goodly Building, not yet finished, for Students in Di∣vinity commonly knowne by the name of Chelsey Colledge, whereof I thought fit to make mention, because I finde an Act of Parliament made in the seventh yeere of King, Iames, in the behalfe of the same Colledge, as also a Declaration pub∣lished by Authority in the yeere 1616. containing the Reasons that moved his Majesty and the State to erect the same which here followeth.

WHereas his Majesty, of his most Royall and zealous care for the defence of true Religion now e∣stablished within this Realme of England, and for the refuting or Errors and Heresies repugnant unto the same, hath been graciously pleased, by his Letters Patents under the great Seale of England, to found a Colledge at Chelsey, neere London, and therein to place certaine learned Divines, and to incorporate the same by the name of the Provost and Fellowes of the Col∣ledge of King Iames in Chelsey, neere London, of the foundation of the same Iames King of England, and hath of his most gracious bounty and goodnesse, not onely endowed the same with cer∣taine Lands, Priviledges, and Immu∣nities, but hath also for their further maintenance and sustentation, given unto them a capacity and ability to re∣ceive and take from his Majesty, or any of his loving Subjects, any Lands, Te∣nements, Hereditaments, Gifts, Be∣nefits, and Profits whatsoever, not ex∣ceeding in the whole the yeerely value 〈◊〉〈◊〉 three thousand pounds, as in and by 〈…〉〈…〉 Letters Patents doth more at large appeare. And whereas also it is manifest and evident, that the bring∣ing in of fresh streames of running wa∣ter into the City of London, is very con∣venient, necessary, and profitable, as well for the private use of such as shall rent the same, as a helpe for cleansing the said City in the time of sicknesse, and preserving the same against all so∣daine adventures of fire: It is therefore enacted, &c. that it shall and may be lawfull to the said Provost and Fel∣lowes, their Successors, Deputies, and Assignes, at all and every such place and places in the open Fields or Mar∣shes lying betweene the Bridge called Lock-Bridge, in or neere the Parish or Hackney, in the County of Middlesix, and the Bridge called Bow-Bridge, at Stratfort-Bow in the Parish of Stepney, in the said County, (As by the said Provost and Fellowes, their Successors, Deputies or Assignes, by and with the consent and allowance of the occupiers and owners of the soile in the said place or places, and in default of such assent and allowance, by such composition first to be made with the said occupiers and owners of the said soile, as by the Commissioners, by vertue of this Act

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to be in this behalfe appointed, shall be thought fit and convenient) to dig or cut from and out of the maine River of Lee, on that side or banke of the same River which is next unto the City of London, a ditch or trench not excee∣ding in breadth ten foot, or to scoure, cleanse, or enlarge unto the breadth aforesaid, any old ditch or trench there already made: and the same ditch or trench either old or new, so to be made or to be cleansed, to convey by and tho∣row the said Fields and Marshes, in all places convenient, in such sort as the same may againe bee returned, and made to open it selfe into the maine River, within some such convenient distance from the mouth thereof, as to the said Commissioners shall (for the intents and purposes hereafter expres∣sed) be thought fit: Vpon which ditch or trench, or places neere adjoyning thereunto, it shall and may be lawfull to the said Provost and Fellowes, their Successors, Deputies, or Assignes, to erect or cause to bee erected, certaine Engines, Waterworkes, or Water∣wheeles, as also houses or couerings re∣quisite for the same, where by the as∣sent of the said Commissioners, the same shall be agreed upon, to be no let or hinderance to the ordinary passage of Barges, Boats, or other such Vessels upon the said River of Lee, and by and through the sayd ditch or trench, to carry and convey so much of the water of the said maine River, as by the said Provost and Fellowes, their Succes∣sors, Deputies, or Assignes, shall bee thought requisite and necessary to bee used for the working or motion of the said Engines or Waterwheeles, and shall also by the said Commissioners be thought to be no prejudice or hinde∣rance to the ordinary passage of Bar∣ges, Boats, or such other Vessels upon the same River. And that it shall and may bee lawfull to and for the said Pro∣vost and Fellowes, their Successors, Deputies, and Assignes (in all places apt and conuenient, within a conveni∣ent distance of the said Engines or Wa∣terworkes) to dig for the taking and further opening of Springs of fresh wa∣ter there found, or to bee found on the West side of the said River next unto the City of London, and the water of the said Springs to carry and convey by and through certaine little Gutters or Trenches, or Pots or Pipes under the ground, into one Pit, Pond, or head of convenient largenesse, to bee made by the said Provost and Fellowes, their Successors, Deputies, or Assignes, in some places apt for the same. And that it shall and may bee lawfull to and for the said Provost and Fellowes, their Successors, Deputies, and Assignes, having by Art and sleight of Engines and Waterworkes, or by any other meanes or devise raised the water of the said Springs, and so much of the water there running in the said Ditch or Trench as shall be thought necessa∣ry, to such height, and into such place, Pond, Head, or recept, (as to them shall seeme in that behalfe requisite) to convey and carry the same in close Pipes under the ground from the said Waterworkes, and the said other pla∣ces of receipt, unto the City of London and the Suburbes thereof, for the per∣petuall maintenance and sustentation of the said Provost and Fellowes, and their successors by the rent to be made of the said waters conveyed as afore∣said. And that for the convenience of the said water, it shall and may be law∣full to and for the said Provost and Fel∣lowes, their Successors, Deputies and Assignes, (in all places convenient be∣tweene the said Waterworkes and the said City of London) to digge, cut, and open the ground, to such depth and breadth as shall be convenient for the laying in of the said Pipes or Pots, tho∣row which the said water shall passe, and for making little Conduit heads for vents unto the same, for the better passage of the said waters, and the same ground so opened for the pur∣pose aforesaid, (after the said Pipes or Pots are layed in and placed) the said Provost and Fellowes, their Successors, Deputies and Assignes, shall with Turfe, Earth, Gravell, and other ma∣terials, againe fill up and cover. And be it, &c. that it shall and may be law∣full to and for the said Provost and Fel∣lowes, their Successors, Deputies, and Assignes, from time to time, and at all times convenient, with their men,

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horses, carts, or other carriages, to have free entry and passage, by, over, and through any ground or land, in places, and at times meet and convenient, for the doing and performing of any thing requisite, for the making of the said se∣verall passages of waters, or for the do∣ing of any other act or thing concer∣ning the same, authorized by this Act, as also for the continuall preservation and reparation of the said workes, as often as need shall require. And be it, &c. that the Lord Chancellour, or Lord Keeper of the great Seale of Eng∣land for the time being, by Commissi∣on under the great Seale of England, at the request and charges of the said Pro∣vost and Fellowes, their Successors, Substitutes and Deputies, or upon the complaint or petition of any person or persons whom it may concerne, shall nominate, appoint, and authorize by Commission or Commissions, under the great Seale of England, seven dis∣creet and sufficient persons, whereof two shall bee lustices of Peace of the County of Middlesex, and two of the City of London, and three others at the choyce and appointment of the said Lord Chancellour or Lord Keeper, every of the said persons having Lands and Tenements, of the cleere yeerely value of xl. li. at the least, which said seven persons, or any foure, or more of them, shall have power to order and set downe what rate or rates, summe or summes of money shall be payed by the said Provost and Fellowes, as well for satisfaction and recompence of damages, in making the fore-recited workes, or any thing belonging to the same, as also for any manner of dama∣ges to be sustained, in the mending or reparation thereof, from time to time, or any other costs or charges sustained by reason of the same, to the Lords, owners, and occupiers of the ground and soile, or to others interessed in the said River or Waters, for which, com∣position is to be made by the intent of this Act, if the parties cannot of them∣selves agree, and in what manner the same shall bee paid. And that for the recovery of such money, as shall bee so ordered and set downe by the said Commissioners, or any foure, or more of them, the party or parties to whom the same money shall be due and pay∣able, by the true intent of the said Or∣der, shall or may recover the same, to∣gether with the reasonable costs and dammages for the forbearance thereof, against the said Provost and Fellowes, by action of Debt, Bill, or Plaint, in any his Majesties Courts at Westmin∣ster, wherein no Essoine or Protection shall be allowed. Provided alwayes, and it is further enacted, &c. that the said water shall not bee conveyed tho∣row the House, Garden, or Orchard of any person or persons, or thorow any part thereof, or thorow any Corne∣fields, while the Corne is growing or standing in the same, without the con∣sent first had of the owners and occu∣piers of the said Houses, Gardens, Or∣chards, and Corne-fields. Anno 7. Iac. cap. 9.

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A briefe Declaration of the reasons that moved his MAIESTIE and the STATE to erect a Colledge of Di∣vines, and other Learned men, at CHELSEY, together with the Copy of his Majesties Letters in favouring the same; and an addition of some Motives forcible to excite good Christians zeale to a voluntary and liberall contribution.

VNderstanding by experi∣ence, that want of in∣formation hath much hindred mens devotion in contributing toward the erection and dotation of Chelsey Colledge, we have thought it very fit, together with his Majesties Letters, seconded by my Lord Archbishop of Canterbury, to declare the reasons that caused this worke to bee undertaken, and to adde such Motives, as wee have supposed may be most effectuall to give satisfaction to his Majesties desire, and perfection to this honourable designe.

First it was considered, that the Popes Agents travelled Sea and Land, wrote bookes in favour of their faction, devised lies and slanders, to bring Re∣ligion and the Professors thereof into hatred, and not sparing any standing in their way, by falshood and trechery oppugned Kings and Princes, that could not endure the Popes tyrannicall government. And for this end, men of ready wits, good speech, long expe∣rience, and competent learning, have beene maintained in Colledges, furni∣shed with Bookes, holpen with Coun∣sell and directions, bound with Lawes and Oathes, to uphold the Papall Hie∣rarchie and Heresie, and which mo∣veth much, encouraged with great promises and large rewards.

Whereunto albeit private men pi∣ously affected have from time to time opposed themselves, yet because they wanted encouragement to undertake so great a labour, counsell of their An∣cients to direct them, Bookes and Li∣braries to instruct them, formes of pro∣ceeding to keepe them in compasse, and rewards to maintaine them, those excepted that are due for Ecclesiasti∣call cures, it was further advised, that to make a sufficient defence for the truth of Religion, and honour of the State, and a strong and continuall op∣position against the continued lies, slanders, errors, heresies, sects, idola∣tries, and blasphemies of our Adversa∣ries, it was necessary to unite our for∣ces, and to appoint speciall men, that without other distraction might at∣tend the cause of Religion and the State, being furnished with Directi∣ons, Instructions, Counsell, Bookes, Presses, competent maintenance, and other necessaries.

This then was the reason why this Colledge by his Majesty and the State was first designed, and a corporation granted with large privileges, viz. That a select number of Divines and others should bee gathered together into one body, and united with one forme of Lawes, and there maintained, who be∣ing furnished with Bookes, and dire∣cted by men of experience and action, might alwaies bee ready to maintaine

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our Christian faith, to answer the Ad∣versaries Calumniations as well against Religion as the State, to defend the Majesty of Kings and Princes, against the vsurpation of Popes, the liberty of Christians, against the yoke of Super∣stition, to supply the defect of teaching where Appropriations have devoured the Ministery, by teaching and confe∣rence to convince the obstinate Papists and Atheist, and by all lawfull meanes to maintaine truth, and discover fals∣hood.

This is the Colledge commended by his Majesty, and intended by the State, and easily to bee perfected if it please all true Christians to further it with their helpe and favour, according to some proportion of their means. His Majesties Letters directed to my Lord of Canterbury, follow in these words:

Right trusty and well-beloved Coun∣cellour, we greet you well.

WHereas the enemies of the Gospell have ever beene for∣ward to write, and publish bookes for confirming of erronious doctrine, and impugning the truth, and now of late seeme more carefull then before to send daily into our Realmes such their writings, whereby our loving Subjects, though other∣wise well disposed might be seduced, unlesse some remedy thereof should bee provided. We by the advise of our Councell, have late∣ly granted a corporation, and given our allowance for erecting a Colledge at Chel∣sey, for learned Divines to be imployed to write as occasion shall require for maintai∣ning the Religion professed in our King∣domes, and confuting the impugners there∣of. Whereupon Doctor Suteliffe designed Provost of the said Colledge, hath now hum∣bly signified unto us, that vpon divers pro∣mises of helpe and assistance towards the erecting and endowing the said Colledge, he hath at his owne charge begunne, and well proceeded in the building, as doth suffici∣ently appeare by a good part thereof already set up in the place appointed for the same. We therefore being willing to favour and further so religious a worke, will and re∣quire you to write your Letters to the Bi∣shops of your Province, signifying unto them in our Name, that our pleasure is, they deale with the Clergie, and other of their Diocesse, to give their charitable be∣nevolence for the perfecting of this good work so well begunne. And for the better perfor∣mance of our desire, wee have given order to the said Provost and his Associates to at∣tend you and others unto whom it may ap∣pertaine, and to certifie us from time to time of their proceding. Therford the 5. of May 1616.

These Letters my Lord Archbishop of Canterbury sendeth abroad to the Bi∣shops of his Province, and secondeth them in these termes:

NOw because it is so pious and reli∣gious a worke, conducing both to Gods glory, and the saving of ma∣ny a soule within this Kingdome, I cannot but wish that all devout and well affected persons should by your selfe and the Prea∣chers in your Diocesse, as well publikely as otherwise, be excited to contribute in some measure to so holy an intendment now will beganne. And although these and the like motions have beene frequent in these latter times, yet let not those whom God hath blessed with any wealth bee weary of well∣doing, that it may not be said that the ido∣latrous and superstitious Papists bee more forward to advance their falshoods, then we are to maintaine Gods Truth. Whatso∣ever is collected, I pray you Lordship may be carefully brought unto me; partly that it passe not thorow any difrauding hand, and partly that his Majesty may bee ac∣quainted what is done in this behalfe.

Your Lordships very loving Brother G. Canterb.

The like Letters are written to my Lord Chancellour, and my Lord Maior of London.

By these Letters it may appeare, that this Colledge is not an idle pro∣ject of any private man, but a pious worke projected by the King & State, and that all that professe Religion, and desire the continuance and advance∣ment thereof, yea, all that honour his Majesty, and wish the prosperity of the State, and desire the increase of lear∣ning, have interest therein, and I hope shall receive contentment, and good satisfaction by the same.

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Being then a worke of piety for the maintenance of true Religion, who can be accounted truly pious and religious, and yet yeeld no helpe to advance it? being a project to maintaine the ho∣nour of the State, what good Subject will not contribute to set forward this project? but to touch onely the point of Gods honour, let us remember the words of the Wise man, Prov. 3. Ho∣nour the Lord with thy substance. Let us also consider what the Lord himselfe saith, 1 Sam. 2. Them that honour me, I will honour; and they that despise mee, shall be despised. Now who can say, hee honoureth God that suffereth him by idolatry, superstition, and blasphemy to be dishonoured, and will give nothing to suppresse Baals Priests, and is con∣tent that the Pope be worshipped like the Idoll Bell? can Gods honour stand with the superstition, heresie, idola∣try, and blasphemy of Papists, prophan∣nesse of Atheists, fanaticall doctrine of Schismatickes, and idle Novelists?

It is not sufficient for true Christians to professe true Religion, but they must with zeale maintaine it, and with heart abhorre, and with hand suppresse ido∣latry and superstition, Who will rise up with me against the wicked, saith the Pro∣phet, Psal. 94. And Psal. 139. he saith, Hee hated those that hated the Lord with an unfained hatred. The Law Deut. 13. is direct against such as intice us to serve other gods, our eye may not pity them, nor may we shew mercy unto them, no although they bee our bro∣thers, or our wives that lie in our bo∣some.

An odious thing also it is, either to suffer truth to bee suppressed, or lies to be received. Saint Augustine in Epist. ad Casulanum, saith, It is a fault to hide truth, as well as to tell lies; Vterque reus est, & qui veritatem occultat, & qui mendacium dicit. Chrysostome Homil. 25. in Math. doth charge him to be a Tray∣tor unto Truth, that dare not boldly utter it or defend it; Non ille solum est proditor veritatis qui veritatem transgre∣diens pro veritate mendacium loquitur, sed etiam qui non liberè veritatem pronun∣tiat quam pronuntiare tenetur, aut non liberè veritatem defendit quam liberè de∣fendere convenit.

Some suppose that Christianity and Popery may stand together, and them∣selves as Newters stand betweene both, or as Mediators would reconcile both. But can Christ bee reconciled to Anti-christ? there is no concord betwixt Christ and Belial, saith the Apostle, 2 Cor. 6. Elias told us there is no halt∣ing betweene two Religions: no man that honoureth any Creature can say he truly honoureth God, for God gi∣veth not his honour to Creatures, As 1 King. 15. was a good King, yet it is imputed to him that hee tooke not downe the high places. The Bishop of the Church of Pergamus, Apocal. 2. is reproved for suffering them that taught the doctrine of Balaam; and the Bi∣shop of Thyatira, for permitting Iesabel to teach and deceive the people; and shall the Church of England any longer suffer the Romish Balamites, and the false Priests of Baal maintained by the Romish Iesabel and her Consorts to se∣duce Gods people? The false Priests of Bel used all art and cunning practices to deceive, and now will not suffer any Religion but that of their god Bel, the Pope; and shall not true Christians use equall diligence to maintaine truth, and suppresse Popery, and all other idola∣trous and false Religion? Ingemui fate∣or (saith Hierome) minus nobis inesse vo∣luntatis ad propugnandam veritasem, quam inest illis cupiditatis ad inculcandum mendacium: I sighed (saith he) seeing lesse desire in us to defend truth, then in our adversaries to maintaine lies.

This Colledge then being erected for maintenance of truth and Gods true service, and a resoiute opposition a∣gainst errors and false worship of God, it cannot but please God and content godly men. The same will also bee a meanes to increase learning, and to sup∣ply the defects of places haunted with the spirits of Antichrist, the Jesuits, and Masse-priests, and therefore can∣not chuse but be well approved of all, that either desire a learned Ministery, or love learning. Finally, seeing the Church hath received no greater dis∣honour by any, then by unsufficient and unlearned Churchmen, I hope this may bee a meanes to recover some part of their lost honour.

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Wherefore, whether we regard the service of God, or the honour we owe to our King, or the love wee beare to our Country and the State, let us not shew our selves sparing or backward in yeelding our ayd to set forward a worke so religious and profitable for the Church, so honourable for the State, so necessary in regard of the ma∣lice of our adversaries, and the defects and discouragement of our owne for∣ces. Other collections have beene ei∣ther for private persons or strangers, or places remote, or matters concerning some particular occasions. This con∣cerneth a generall good, and toucheth every man both in conscience and ho∣nour. Heretofore wee have endevou∣red to maintaine Religion, and favour others abroad, let us not therefore neg∣lect our selves, and our owne honour, profit, and necessary service at home. Neither let any man thinke it strange, that a worke of such greatnesse should be advanced by this weake meanes, or that a project so necessary should pro∣ceed so slowly. Almighty God, albeit all-sufficient, yet would have his owne Tabernable built by the voluntary offe∣rings of his people. Speake, saith God to Moyses, Exod. 25. to the children of Israel, that they receive an offering for me of every man whose heart giveth it freely. And Exod. 36. it followeth, and they brought still unto Moyses free gifts every morning, and they ceased not untill they were stayed from offering. King Solomon likewise was greatly holpen in the buil∣ding of the Temple by the contributi∣on of his Subjects, as appeareth by the words of Scriptures, 1 King. 9. 19. fur∣ther, by voluntary offerings and contri∣butions, the Temple was repaired by Ioash, 2 King. 12. and by Iosiah, 2 Chron. 34. and this hath beene the use and practice of ancient times in building, and endowing most famous Churches, Colledges, Schooles, and other Monu∣ments of Religion and Learning, both in our owne and other Countries. Our Adversaries by this course have had meanes to build many Monasteries and Colledges, and Schooles for Jesuites and Friers, as it were propugnacles of Superstition, Heresie, Idolatry, and Antichrists tyranny, to uphold and make good their owne corruptions in Religion, and usurpations upon the Magistrates government, and every Christian mans liberty. And this have they done not onely in Europe, but also in the Indies, and not one in every King∣dome, but in the same State divers, and almost in every great City one. And shall not this flourishing Kingdome build and endow one Colledge for the maintenance of Gods true service, and the honour of the whole State? It were a dishonour to our Nation, and the whole Church and State to thinke contrary.

The worke we confesse hath hither∣to proceeded slowly: And no marvell, seeing great workes are not easily at∣chieved. Noes Arke, Gods Tabernacle and Temple, and famous Schooles and Colledges, albeit founded by Kings and great men, were long in build∣ing, and doe we wonder that this Col∣lege is not yet finished? further it plea∣sed God to deprive us of Prince Henry our principall hope, and the chiefe Author of this designe. Lastly, who knoweth whether God hath appoin∣ted these weake meanes to set forward a great worke, that his power in our weaknes might have the whole glory?

Let us therefore, good Country∣men and Christians, hearken willingly to his Majesties motion, and readily follow his example. Let it appeare by our bounty how zealous wee are to maintaine his everlasting Truth, and root out error and idolatry. Let us by effects declare how studious we are to doe good workes, and to advance our Countries honour. They that have much may give of their abundance: the rest according to the measure of their meanes. God as well accepteth the Widowes mite, and poore mans good will, as the rich mans treasure.

If wee honour God with our sub∣stance, he will honour us and encrease our substance. If we build a house for the maintenance of his truth, that it may continue to our posterity, God will uphold our houses, restore to us, and double it to our posterity. Abra∣ham by offering his 〈◊〉〈◊〉, was made a father of many sonnes, yea of Nations. And Salomon that shewed his Royall

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magnificence in building God a Tem∣ple, in honour and riches passed all o∣ther Kings. How then can wee excuse our selves, if wee deny God a small of∣fring, that daily offereth to us many graces, and giveth us all the good things we possesse. Our soules and bo∣dies are a sacrifice due to him: and therefore no Christian may deny to him an offring out of his wordly goods, if Gods service require it.

As for those that draw backe in this service, and refuse to concurre in pro∣moting Gods honour, let them marke the words of our Saviour, Matth. 12. He that is not with me is against me. And the curse of the Angell upon the people of Meros, Iudg. 5. Curse ye Meros, saith the Angell, for they came not up to helpe the Lord.

But we hope we shall not need ma∣ny words to move them, that already are so well perswaded, nor to perswade men, that in Religion and devotion are so forward. It is the duty of good Christians to advance Gods honour, and represse Superstition, Heresie, I∣dolatry, Blasphemy. It is the office of good subjects to defend the honour of the State, against the sycophancies of English Fugitives, and the secret pra∣ctices of fortaine enemies their adhe∣rents. The adversaries using all their skill, and joyning their forces against Religion and the State, it behoveth us likewise to unite our forces, and to joyne in consultation how to resist them. This common businesse requi∣reth common helpe, the practices of the Adversaries provoke us to use speed, the quality of the worke being for defence of Religion and the State, will move any whose heart is not har∣dened, cheerefully to give. Whoso∣ever shall willingly give, shall receive of God a full reward in this life, and when they dye, their workes shall fol∣low them, and then whatsoever they have given to God on earth, they shall assuredly finde in Heaven.

Wherefore recommending the Col∣ledge of Chelsey to every religious Christians devout thoughts, we cease further to presse them. Only for satis∣faction of those that desire to know why this Colledge is erected at Chelsey, and not in one of the Vniversities, this we thought fit to adde, that this place was thought most fit to receive directi∣ons from our Superious, to consult with men of best experience, to ob∣taine intelligence from forraigne parts, to print Bookes, and to disperse them; And lastly, to obtaine the favour of the State and City. Further hereby, as all emulation may bee avoyded, so the helpe of both Vniversities may as well be had by entercourse of our Agents, as if the Colledge stood in either of the Vniversities. Thus all things now stand. God blesse the proceeding of this worke, and give honour to his owne name, and a happy issue to this holy designe. Amen.

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