The second part of The signal loyalty and devotion of Gods true saints and pious Christians under the Gospel, (especially in this our island) towards their Christian kings & emperors, whether orthodox or heterodox, virtuous or vicious, Protestants or papists, protectors or persecutors, ever since their kings and emperors first became Christian, till this present. Expressed in, and evidenced by their publike and private supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings, options, acclamations, for their long life, health, safety, prosperity, victory over enemies, temporal, spiritual and eternal felicity; peaceable, just, glorious reign over them, &c. And likewise for their queens, children, royal posterity, realms, armies, counsels, officers. ... Together with the various forms of prayers, supplications, collects, votes, and acclamations used at the coronations of emperors and kings, especially of our ancient and late kings of England and Scotland (not hitherto published.) By William Prynne Esq; a bencher of Lincolns Inne.

The Receiving of the King into the Church.

THe Arch-Bishop and Bishops, with the Musitians * 1.1 of the Chappel are to meet the King at the Entry in Procession wise.

The King is received under a Canopy, supported by four Barons. Two Bishops walk, one on his Majesties one hand, and another upon the other. The Dean of the Chappel is alwayes by to inform the King of the Rites of the Solemnity, as need shall be.

The King is received with an Anthem into the Church, Protector noster, &c. Behold oh Lord our Protector, and look upon the face of thine Anointed; because one day in * 1.2 thy Court, is better then a thousand &c. Quam dilecta &c.

The King passing up the Church, goeth to the Stage, and reposeth himself a little.

The Regal Crown, Scepter, Sword, Great Seal, and Spurs are laid down on a Taffel besides the Altar or Ta∣ble. The sacred Oyl is delivered by Lion K. of Armes to the Dean of the Chappel, who brings it ••o the Arch-bishop, and he sets the same on the Table.

Then the King comes down from the Stage, and the Sermon begins. * 1.3

Which ended, the King ascends again to the Stage, and sits down in the Chair of State.

Then the Arch-bishop (the Marshal of Scotland going before him) goeth to all the Quarters of the Stage, and speaks to the People in these words;

Sirs, I do present unto you King Charles, the right∣ful and undoubted Inheritor of the Crown and dignity of this Realm. This day is by the Peers of the king∣dome, appointed for his Coronation. And are you not willing to have him for your King, and become subject unto him and his Commandements?

The King stands up in this time, and as the Arch-bishop goes from one part of the Stage to another, turn∣eth himself that he may be seen of the People.

The People declare their willingness by their Accla∣mations, and Shouts, crying, God save King Charles; or Let the King live.

Then is sung this Anthem, Firmetur manus tua, &c. * 1.4 Let thine Hands be strengthened, and thy right Hand be exalted, let Judgment be the preparation of thy Seat, mercy and truth go before thy face. Hallelujah. Psal. 89. Misericordias Dei, &c. Glory be to the Father, &c.

Whilest the Anthem is singing the Arch-bishop goeth down to the Altar or Table, and resteth there.

Then is the King supported by two Bishops, brought to * 1.5 the Altar, and makes his Oblation; After which he kneels at his Fald-stool, and the Arch-bishop sayes this Prayer;

Deus visitator humilium: O God who dost visit those that are humble, and dost comfort them by thine Holy Spirit, send down thy Grace upon this thy Servant King Charles, that by him we may feel thy presence amongst us, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Prayer ended the King sits down in his * 1.6 Chair, and the Archbishop goeth unto him, and asketh, if he be willing to take the Oath ap∣pointed to be given at the Coronation of Kings? His Majesty declaring his willingness, the Archbishop ministreth the Questions following.

Archbishop.

Sir, will you promise to serve Almighty God, and as every good King in his Kingdom ought to do, maintain the Gospel of Iesus Christ in this your Kingdom, against all A∣theism, Profaneness, Heresy, Schism, or Su∣perstition whatsoever?

Rex.

I promise faithfully so to do.

Archbishop.

Sir, will you promise to rule this People subject to you, and committed to your Charge, according to the Laws, Constitutions and Cu∣stomes of this your Kingdom, causing (asmuch as in you lyeth) Iustice and Equity to be mini∣stred without partiality? And to endevour the Peace of the Church of Christ and all Christi∣an People?

Rex.

I grant, and promise so to do.

Archbishop.

Sir, will you likewise promise to preserve the Rights and Priviledges of the Crown of Scotland?

Rex.

I promise so to do.

Archbishop.

Sir, We do also beseech you to grant and preserve unto us of the Clergy, and to the Churches committed to our Charge all Cano∣nical Priviledges, and that you will defend and protect us, as every good King ought in his Kingdom to defend his Bishops, and the Chur∣ches that be under their Government?

Notes

• * 1.1

  From the New dore.
• * 1.2

  Anthem 1.
• * 1.3

  Sermon.
• * 1.4

  Anthem 2.
• * 1.5

  He offered twenty pieces.
• * 1.6

  The Oath.