To the Reader
honoured you withal, I here humbly present it opened and poured forth. The blessing of it be upon you and those great things undertaken by you, which is and shall be the prayer of Your Excellency's in all humble service and duty, Jeremiah
Burroughs.
To the Reader:
The necessity of the time led me to preach on this subject, as the City was in great fear of a large Army approaching in the name of the King. The urgency of the subject for this time made me willing to make my reflections on this subject more public. I have expanded on certain aspects, especially in the argument for justifying the present taking up of arms, which has been strongly criticized as if it were against the King, but I argue that it is by commission from the Lord of Hosts, as discussed on page 27 and onwards. Providing satisfaction to people's consciences in this matter is of such great importance in these times that everyone should contribute to the best of their ability. I would have felt guilty if I had kept back what I could offer to help others find satisfaction in this matter. Although I am aware that it is a risky argument, and I may face consequences, I have enough if I can be useful. I can honestly say that if I have ever published anything with a sincere heart, aiming at the glory of God and your good, I find comfort in this. Regardless of the outcome, I will rejoice in this. Things would not have reached their current state if people's consciences had been properly informed about the liberties God has granted them. The infusion of contrary principles