A short declaration of the Assembly of Divines, by way of detestation of this abominable and blasphemous opinion, that God is, and hath an hand in, and is the author of the sinfulnesses of his people; mentioned in a book intituled, Comfort for believers, about their sins and troubles. Together with the orders of both Houses of Parliament for the burning of the said book by the hand of the common hangman.
Westminster Assembly
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Die Lunae, 14. Julii, 1645.

ORdered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, That a Book Intituled, Com∣fort for Believers about their Sins and Troubles, shall be forthwith publiquely burnt by the hand of the common Hang-man; Some of them in the Pallace-yard, and other some in Cheapside, Smithfield, Pauls Church-yard, and the Exchange: And that the Master and Wardens of the Company of Stationers, and every other person in whose hands any of them do now remain, do deliver the same to the Sheriffs of London and Middlesex, who are hereby required to see this Order put in due execution.

H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.

Ordered, &c. That the Assembly of Di∣vines do appoint some of their Members to be present at the burning of these Books, and to declare to the people, the Abominablenesse of it; and if there be cause, to vindicate the Author.

H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.