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or burthens from them as they chiefly groanunder, and by a temporary necessity only im-posed on them; which being thus supplied,will certainly best content the King, and sa-tisfy his people; which, I dare say, is thecontinual tend of all your indefatigable pains,and the perfect demonstrations of your zealto his Majesty, and an evidence that thekingdom’s trust is justly and deservedly re-posed in you. And if ever Parliament ac-quitted themselves thereof, it is this of jours,composed of most deserving and qualifiedpersons; qualified, I say, with your affectionto your Prince, and with a tenderness to hispeople; with a bountiful heart towards him,yet a frugality in their behalfs.

Go on therefore chearfully (my Lords andGentlemen) and not only our gracious King,but the King of Kings will reward you, theprayers of the people will attend you, andhis Majesty will with thankful arms embraceyou. And be pleased to make use of meand my endeavours to enrich them, not my-self; such being my only request unto you,