here did, so hereafter there may arise through the
neernesse of Contagion, manifold mischiefs to this Kirk from a corrupt
Form of Government in the Kirk of _England_: Like as the precious
opportunity of bringing the Kirks of Christ in all the three Kingdoms, to
an Uniformity in Kirk-government, being the happinesse of the present
times above the former; which may also by the blessing of God, prove an
effectuall meane, and a good foundation to prepare for a safe and
well-grounded Pacification, by removing the cause from which the present
Pressures and bloodie Wars did originally proceed: And now the Assembly
having thrice read, and diligently examined the Propositions (hereunto
annexed) concerning the officers, Assemblies, and Government of the Kirk;
and concerning the Ordination of Ministers, brought unto us as the results
of the long and learned Debates of the Assembly of Divines sitting at
_Westminster_, and of the Treaty of Uniformity with the Commissioners of
this Kirk there residing; After mature deliberation, and after tymous
calling upon and warning of all who have any exceptions against the same,
to make them known, that they might receive satisfaction, Doth Agree to,
and Approve the Propositions aforementioned touching Kirk-government and
Ordination, and doth hereby Authorize the Commissioners of this Assembly
who are to meet at _Edinburgh_, to agree to, and conclude in the name of
this Assembly, an Uniformitie betwixt the Kirks in both Kingdoms in the
aforementioned particulars, so soon as the same shall be ratified, without
any substantiall alteration, by an Ordinance of the Honourable Houses of
the Parliament of _England_: Which Ratification shall be timely intimate
and made known by the Commissioners of this Kirk residing at _London_.
Provided alwayes, That this Act shall be no wayes prejudiciall to the
further discussion and examination of that Article, which holds forth,
that the Doctor or Teacher, hath power of the administration of the
Sacraments as well as the Pastor; As also of the distinct Rights and
Interests of Presbyteries and People in the calling of Ministers: But that
it shall be free to debate and discusse these points as GOD shall be
pleased to give further light.

_The Propositions of Government, and Ordination mentioned in the preceding
Act, are not to be here Printed: but after the Ratification thereof by the
Parliament of_ England, _they are to be Printed by warrant of the
Commissioners of