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The substance of the King's Speech, upon the relating of the proceedings of the Parliament to him by the Counsellers of the Commons House of Parliament, 4. April. 1628.
HIs Majestie upon the Report made expressed great content∣ment that it gave him, not valuing the money given compa∣rable to the hearts shewed in the way of the gift: for although his great Occasions of State did require more money then at this time was given; yet now he made account he could not lack, since he had their loves, and that this day he thought he had gained more reputati∣on in Christendome, then if he had won many battails: saying further (according to his Speech the first day of the Parliament, that they might easily make him in love with Parliaments) now he professed he was so, and that we should find the fruits of it by his calling us often to∣gether. And to secure further feares, and create future confidence, he as∣sureth us that we shall enjoy as great immunity and freedome in his time, as ever we possessed or had under the reigne of any the best Kings of this Realm.