SPEECH XVI. To the Two Houses of Parliament; Opening
of the Second Session of the Second Pro-
tectorate Parliament, 20 Jan. 1657-8 . 141
Reasons for thankfulness in such a Meeting: Religious
Liberty, the great object of our struggles, gained, and
in the way of being made secure; Peace hitherto; a
Godly Ministry. Understand the works of God,
what God has done for you;-and persevere and
prosper.
XVII. To the Two Houses of Parliament; the
Commons having raised debates as to the
Title of the other House, 25 Jan. 1657-8
Perils of the Nation; perils of the Protestant Interest
in Europe at large: pressing need there is of
unanimity. Exhortation and Remonstrance: Do
not sacrifice great vital interests for titles and
niceties.
XVIII. Dissolution of the Second Protectorate Par-