Die Martis, 15 Martij. 1641.
Resolved upon the Question by the Lords and Commons in Parliament,
THat the Kingdom hath been of late, and still is in so evident and imminent danger, both from enemies abroad, and a Popish and discontented party at home; That there is an urgent and inevitable necessity of putting his Ma∣jesties Subjects into a posture of defence, for the safeguard both of his Majesty, and his People.
That the Lords and Commons fully apprehending this danger, and being sensi∣ble of their own duty; to provide a sutable prevention, Have, in severall Petitions, addressed themselves to his Majesty, for the ordering and disposing of the Militia of the Kingdom, in such a way, as was agreed upon by the wisedom of both Houses, to be most effectuall and proper for the present Exigents of the Kingdom; yet could not obtain it, but his Majesty did severall times refuse to give his Royall assent thereunto.
Ordered, That the House of Peers agrees with the House of Commons in this Proposition.
Resolved upon the Question by the Lords and Commons in Parliament,
That in this case of extream danger, and of his Majesties refusall, the Ordinance agreed on by both Houses, for the Militia, doth oblige the people, and ought to be obeyed, by the Fundamentall Laws of this Kingdom.
Resolved upon the Question by the Lords and Commons in Parliament,
That these shall be the Heads of a Declaration.
Resolved upon the Question by the Lords and Commons in Parliament,
That such persons as shall be nominated Deputy-Lievtenants, and approved of by both Houses, shall receive the commands of both Houses, to take upon them to execute their Offices.