niformity much to be desired, we
took the boldnes (although we had no such expresse and particular
Commission) to oppose the present allowing thereof, till the Kirk of
_Scotland_ should be acquainted with it; and therefore have we now sent an
essay thereof in some Psalmes. We have also sent another _Specimen_, in
Print, done by some Ministers of the City. Your wisedome has to consider,
whether it be meet to examine them by your Commissioners there, that their
judgements be sent up unto the Assembly here, both about the generall of
Uniformity in this point, and about the particular way of effecting it,
whether by either of these two, or by any other Paraphrase, or by changing
some expressions in the Books now in use, which is aymed at by the first
of these two.

As we cannot but admire the good hand of GOD in the great things done here
already, particularly; That the Covenant (the foundation of the whole
Work) is taken, Prelacie and the whole train thereof, extirpated; The
Service-Book in many places forsaken, plain and powerful preaching set up;
Many Colledges in _Cambridge_ provided with such Ministers, as are most
zealous of the best Reformation; Altars removed; The Communion in some
places given at the Table with sitting; The great Organs at _Pauls_ and of
_Peters_ in _Westminster_ taken down; Images and many other Monuments of
idolatry defaced and abolished; The Chappel-royal at _Whitchal_ purged and
reformed; and all by authority in a quiet manner at noon day, without
tumult: So have we from so notable experience, joyned with the promises of
the Word sufficient ground of confidence that GOD will perfect this Work
against all opposition, and of encouragement for us all to be faithfull in
the Work of God, which is carried on by his mighty Hand, that no man can
oppose it, but he must be seen fighting against GOD, It is unto us no
small matter of comfort, that we have heard of no Minister of the Gospel
(except such as the Kirk hath rejected) joining with the Malignants there,
in their ungodly and unnaturall afflicting of that Kingdome, while they
are endeavouring the relief of the afflicted in this Kingdome; and we pray
and hope, that they may carefully keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond
of peace, and walk worthy both of their holy calling, and of the great
Work, which the Lord is working by his own weak servants in Kirk and
Policy.

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