The speech and declaration of John James, a weaver, in the press-yard, at Newgate, on Sunday last, to the Fifth-Monarchy-Men, and others; concerning his sermon preached at a private meeting in White-Chappel, taking his text out of the Psalms of David, whose words are here inserted. And the manner of his tryal before the Lord Chief Justice Foster, at the Kings-Bench in Westminster Hall; with the sentence pronounced against him to be drawn, hanged, and quartered, for preaching maliciously and traiterously against the life and safety of our soveraign lord the king, and against the peace and government of this realm

James, John, d. 1661
Publisher: printed for George Horton
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1661
Approximate Era: CharlesII
TCP ID: A87497 ESTC ID: R230337 STC ID: J430
Subject Headings: Dissenters, Religious -- England; Fifth Monarchy Men; James, John, d. 1661; Trials -- England;
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0 The Speech and Declaration of Iohn Iames in the Press-yard at Newgate, on Sunday last. VVHen the Christians in the primitive Times had their private meetings, the Church was hidden, The Speech and Declaration of John James in the Press-yard At Newgate, on Sunday last. When the Christians in the primitive Times had their private meetings, the Church was hidden, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 np1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1, p-acp np1 ord. q-crq dt np1 p-acp dt j n2 vhd po32 j n2, dt n1 vbds vvn, (2) speech (DIV1) 0 Image 2
1 and it was death for any to profess Christ openly; then Cellars, Garrets, and Woods, were their places of Assembly; and it was death for any to profess christ openly; then Cellars, Garrets, and Woods, were their places of Assembly; cc pn31 vbds n1 p-acp d pc-acp vvi np1 av-j; av n2, n2, cc n2, vbdr po32 n2 pp-f n1; (2) speech (DIV1) 1 Image 2
2 but who reigned then, Nero? Blessed be the Name of God for ever more, we have the word preached amongst us faithfully, we need not go into Corners and Holes to hear the Word of our blessed Lord and Saviour taught; but who reigned then, Nero? Blessed be the Name of God for ever more, we have the word preached among us faithfully, we need not go into Corners and Holes to hear the Word of our blessed Lord and Saviour taught; cc-acp q-crq vvd av, np1? vvn vbb dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp av av-dc, pns12 vhb dt n1 vvd p-acp pno12 av-j, pns12 vvb xx vvi p-acp n2 cc n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 j-vvn n1 cc n1 vvn; (2) speech (DIV1) 1 Image 2
3 it abounds, through the great hand of Providence, in a most miraculous way, to all Leige and Loyal Subjects, it abounds, through the great hand of Providence, in a most miraculous Way, to all Liege and Loyal Subject's, pn31 vvz, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt av-ds j n1, p-acp d n1 cc j n2-jn, (2) speech (DIV1) 1 Image 2
4 and the Conduit-pipes of Heaven we see apparently opened, from whence descends the Fountain of Living Water, God in his great mercy continue the powerful influence thereof: and the Conduit-pipes of Heaven we see apparently opened, from whence descends the Fountain of Living Water, God in his great mercy continue the powerful influence thereof: cc dt n2 pp-f n1 pns12 vvb av-j vvn, p-acp q-crq vvz dt n1 pp-f j-vvg n1, np1 p-acp po31 j n1 vvi dt j n1 av: (2) speech (DIV1) 1 Image 2
5 And if there be some (as I suppose too many) that have a design to sore high beyond their Capacities and undertakings, let them learn that good and Christian Lesson of the holy Apostles, Submit your selves to the Higher powers, &c. Blame me not therefore, I beseech you, And if there be Some (as I suppose too many) that have a Design to soar high beyond their Capacities and undertakings, let them Learn that good and Christian lesson of the holy Apostles, Submit your selves to the Higher Powers, etc. Blame me not Therefore, I beseech you, cc cs pc-acp vbb d (c-acp pns11 vvb av d) cst vhb dt n1 p-acp av-j j p-acp po32 n2 cc n2-vvg, vvb pno32 vvi cst j cc njp n1 pp-f dt j n2, vvb po22 n2 p-acp dt jc n2, av vvb pno11 xx av, pns11 vvb pn22, (2) speech (DIV1) 1 Image 2
6 though I urge this with tenderness to tender Consciences; though I urge this with tenderness to tender Consciences; cs pns11 vvb d p-acp n1 p-acp j n2; (2) speech (DIV1) 1 Image 2
7 for I verily believe Ananias the Button-maker, Plash the Cobler, or any others of that fraternity, never did more injury to poor Souls then the deluding Foxes of this Age; for I verily believe Ananias the Button-maker, Plash the Cobbler, or any Others of that fraternity, never did more injury to poor Souls then the deluding Foxes of this Age; c-acp pns11 av-j vvi np1 dt n1, vvb dt n1, cc d n2-jn pp-f d n1, av-x vdd av-dc n1 p-acp j n2 av dt j-vvg n2 pp-f d n1; (2) speech (DIV1) 1 Image 2
8 as is too manifest in these dayes, by the delusion of a Generation of men, whom I dare not call Loyal Subjects; as is too manifest in these days, by the delusion of a Generation of men, whom I Dare not call Loyal Subject's; a-acp vbz av j p-acp d n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2, ro-crq pns11 vvb xx vvi j n2-jn; (2) speech (DIV1) 1 Image 2
9 witness the actions of a people that walk and go under the name of Fifth-monarchy men, whose principles to Monarchy are both dangerous and pernicious, witness the actions of a people that walk and go under the name of Fifth-monarchy men, whose principles to Monarchy Are both dangerous and pernicious, vvb dt n2 pp-f dt n1 cst vvb cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 n2, rg-crq n2 p-acp n1 vbr av-d j cc j, (2) speech (DIV1) 1 Image 2
10 as appears by their results at their meeting places; as appears by their results At their meeting places; c-acp vvz p-acp po32 vvz p-acp po32 n1 n2; (2) speech (DIV1) 1 Image 2
11 touching which, in reference to the following Discourse, the Reader may be pleased to take notice, that in one of their private Conventicles at White-Chappel, on Saturday October 19, 1661. John James a pretended Preacher to that Society, a Silk Weaver by Trade [ mind that ] took his Text out of the 8th. Psalm and second verse; touching which, in Referente to the following Discourse, the Reader may be pleased to take notice, that in one of their private Conventicles At White-Chappel, on Saturday October 19, 1661. John James a pretended Preacher to that Society, a Silk Weaver by Trade [ mind that ] took his Text out of the 8th. Psalm and second verse; vvg r-crq, p-acp n1 p-acp dt j-vvg n1, dt n1 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi n1, cst p-acp crd pp-f po32 j n2 p-acp n1, p-acp np1 np1 crd, crd np1 np1 dt j-vvn n1 p-acp d n1, dt n1 n1 p-acp n1 [ n1 cst ] vvd po31 n1 av pp-f dt ord. np1 cc ord n1; (2) speech (DIV1) 1 Image 2
12 the words these, Out of the mouths of Babes and Sucklings hast thou ordained strength, because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger. the words these, Out of the mouths of Babes and Sucklings haste thou ordained strength, Because of thine enemies, that thou Mightest still the enemy and the avenger. dt n2 d, av pp-f dt n2 pp-f n2 cc ng1 n1 pns21 vvn n1, c-acp pp-f po21 n2, cst pns21 vmd2 vvi dt n1 cc dt n1. (2) speech (DIV1) 1 Image 2
13 From whence he raised several Doctrines, which alluded to Seditions and Rebellions, as appeared by the testimony of some witnesses, who being then present, departed the place, From whence he raised several Doctrines, which alluded to Seditions and Rebellions, as appeared by the testimony of Some Witnesses, who being then present, departed the place, p-acp c-crq pns31 vvd j n2, r-crq vvd p-acp n2 cc n2, c-acp vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2, r-crq vbg av j, vvd dt n1, (2) speech (DIV1) 1 Image 2
14 and acquainted the next Justice of Peace with it; and acquainted the next justice of Peace with it; cc vvn dt ord n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pn31; (2) speech (DIV1) 1 Image 2
15 upon which information, the said Justice sent for some Officers, and immediately came to the place where this Convinticle was, where they found the afore-named John James in the full heighth of his Seditions exercise; upon which information, the said justice sent for Some Officers, and immediately Come to the place where this Conventicle was, where they found the aforenamed John James in the full height of his Seditions exercise; p-acp r-crq n1, dt j-vvn n1 vvd p-acp d n2, cc av-j vvd p-acp dt n1 c-crq d n1 vbds, c-crq pns32 vvd dt j np1 np1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n2 vvi; (2) speech (DIV1) 1 Image 2
16 and making their approach near him, they commanded him to come down he boldly answered, he would not, unless they pulled him down; and making their approach near him, they commanded him to come down he boldly answered, he would not, unless they pulled him down; cc vvg po32 n1 av-j pno31, pns32 vvd pno31 pc-acp vvi a-acp pns31 av-j vvd, pns31 vmd xx, cs pns32 vvd pno31 a-acp; (2) speech (DIV1) 1 Image 2
17 whereupon an Officer took hold of his Coat, forcing him to decline his station; whereupon an Officer took hold of his Coat, forcing him to decline his station; c-crq dt n1 vvd vvi pp-f po31 n1, vvg pno31 pc-acp vvi po31 n1; (2) speech (DIV1) 1 Image 2
18 and was thereupon carried before the Right Worshipful Sir Iohn Robinson Lieutenant of the Tower of London, where was laid to his change many traiterous expressers, uttered in his private Conventicle against the present Power and Government; and was thereupon carried before the Right Worshipful Sir John Robinson Lieutenant of the Tower of London, where was laid to his change many traitorous expressers, uttered in his private Conventicle against the present Power and Government; cc vbds av vvn p-acp dt n-jn j n1 np1 np1 n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, c-crq vbds vvn p-acp po31 n1 d j n2, vvn p-acp po31 j n1 p-acp dt j n1 cc n1; (2) speech (DIV1) 1 Image 2
19 for which, the Lieutenant told him he would stretch for it: for which, the Lieutenant told him he would stretch for it: p-acp r-crq, dt n1 vvd pno31 pns31 vmd vvi p-acp pn31: (2) speech (DIV1) 1 Image 2
20 And in order thereunto his Mittimus was made to be sent to Newgate, where he remained till the 19th of this instant Novem. being Wednesday, from whence he was carried to the Kings Bar in Westminster Hall, And in order thereunto his Mittimus was made to be sent to Newgate, where he remained till the 19th of this instant Novem being Wednesday, from whence he was carried to the Kings Bar in Westminster Hall, cc p-acp n1 av po31 fw-la vbds vvn pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp np1, c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp dt ord pp-f d j-jn np1 vbg np1, p-acp c-crq pns31 vbds vvn p-acp dt n2 vvb p-acp np1 n1, (2) speech (DIV1) 1 Image 2
21 and there arraigned for preaching maliciously and traiterously against the life and safety of our Soveraign Lord the King, and there arraigned for preaching maliciously and traitorously against the life and safety of our Sovereign Lord the King, cc a-acp vvn p-acp vvg av-j cc av-j p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 j-jn n1 dt n1, (2) speech (DIV1) 1 Image 2
22 and against the peace and Government of the whole Realm, &c. But this is observable, that upon his coming to the Bar, and against the peace and Government of the Whole Realm, etc. But this is observable, that upon his coming to the Bar, cc p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, av p-acp d vbz j, cst p-acp po31 n-vvg p-acp dt n1, (2) speech (DIV1) 1 Image 2
23 and being commanded to hold up his hand, according to the ancient Law of England, he yielded obedience thereunto, and being commanded to hold up his hand, according to the ancient Law of England, he yielded Obedience thereunto, cc vbg vvn pc-acp vvi a-acp po31 n1, vvg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, pns31 vvd n1 av, (2) speech (DIV1) 1 Image 2
24 but with his Glove on, which the Court perceiving, he was commanded to pull it off, saying, That he he•d up his hand as a testimony, that he was there present, to answer what that Honourable Court had to lay to his charge &c. But to evade circumstances: but with his Glove on, which the Court perceiving, he was commanded to pull it off, saying, That he he•d up his hand as a testimony, that he was there present, to answer what that Honourable Court had to lay to his charge etc. But to evade Circumstances: cc-acp p-acp po31 n1 a-acp, r-crq dt n1 vvg, pns31 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi pn31 a-acp, vvg, cst pns31 vvd a-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, cst pns31 vbds a-acp j, pc-acp vvi r-crq d j n1 vhd pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1 av p-acp pc-acp vvi n2: (2) speech (DIV1) 1 Image 2
25 The Charge of High Treason being read, wherein he was accused, to Act, Plot, and Conspire, against His Royal Majesties Sacred person, to be instrumental of levying a New War, The Charge of High Treason being read, wherein he was accused, to Act, Plot, and Conspire, against His Royal Majesties Sacred person, to be instrumental of levying a New War, dt n1 pp-f j n1 vbg vvn, c-crq pns31 vbds vvn, p-acp n1, n1, cc vvi, p-acp po31 j n2 j n1, pc-acp vbi j pp-f vvg dt j n1, (2) speech (DIV1) 2 Image 2
26 and that be should say, That if ever they could get the Power into their own hands (which God forbid) that they would cast of all Monarchy, and that be should say, That if ever they could get the Power into their own hands (which God forbid) that they would cast of all Monarchy, cc d vbb vmd vvi, cst cs av pns32 vmd vvi dt n1 p-acp po32 d n2 (r-crq np1 vvb) cst pns32 vmd vvi pp-f d n1, (2) speech (DIV1) 2 Image 2
27 and perfect the work formerly began throughly. This and much more was made apparent and attested by several Witnesses; and perfect the work formerly began thoroughly. This and much more was made apparent and attested by several Witnesses; cc j dt n1 av-j vvd av-j. d cc av-d av-dc vbds vvn j cc vvn p-acp j n2; (2) speech (DIV1) 2 Image 2
28 amongst whom, Mr. Tipler a Tobacco-pipe maker, made Oath, That he heard the said John James publickly declare at his private Conventicle in white-chapple, That the Cup of Iniquity was filled more fuller by the blood of the Saints at Cherring-Cross a twelve moneth last, and by the blood of the Saints in Scotland, to wit, the Covenanters, among whom, Mr. Tipler a Tobacco-pipe maker, made Oath, That he herd the said John James publicly declare At his private Conventicle in white-chapple, That the Cup of Iniquity was filled more fuller by the blood of the Saints At Cherring-Cross a twelve Monn last, and by the blood of the Saints in Scotland, to wit, the Covenanters, p-acp ro-crq, n1 np1 dt n1 n1, vvd n1, cst pns31 vvd dt j-vvn np1 np1 av-j vvi p-acp po31 j n1 p-acp j, cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vbds vvn av-dc jc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 p-acp j dt crd n1 ord, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 p-acp np1, p-acp n1, dt np1, (2) speech (DIV1) 3 Image 2
29 then it had in many years before, and that a sudden ruine and destruction would befal the Authors thereof. then it had in many Years before, and that a sudden ruin and destruction would befall the Authors thereof. cs pn31 vhd p-acp d n2 a-acp, cc cst dt j n1 cc n1 vmd vvi dt n2 av. (2) speech (DIV1) 3 Image 2
30 Thus did this sad Soul justifie those Bloody Murtherers, who for their horrid impieties were executed for their most notorious and wicked Treasons, Thus did this sad Soul justify those Bloody Murderers, who for their horrid impieties were executed for their most notorious and wicked Treasons, av vdd d j n1 vvi d j n2, r-crq p-acp po32 j n2 vbdr vvn p-acp po32 av-ds j cc j n2, (2) speech (DIV1) 4 Image 2
31 and seemed to justifie himself, pleading innocency: and seemed to justify himself, pleading innocency: cc vvd pc-acp vvi px31, vvg n1: (2) speech (DIV1) 4 Image 2
32 But this, and much more being fully proved by several Witnesses, before the Lord Chief Justice Foster, and the rest of the Justices of that Court, he was brought in Guilty of High Treason, which he seemed very obstinately to evade; But this, and much more being Fully proved by several Witnesses, before the Lord Chief justice Foster, and the rest of the Justices of that Court, he was brought in Guilty of High Treason, which he seemed very obstinately to evade; cc-acp d, cc av-d av-dc vbg av-j vvn p-acp j n2, p-acp dt n1 j-jn n1 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f d n1, pns31 vbds vvn p-acp j pp-f j n1, r-crq pns31 vvd av av-j pc-acp vvi; (2) speech (DIV1) 4 Image 2
33 for when it was demanded by the Honourable Court, Who he would be tried by. He answered, By the Lawes of God. for when it was demanded by the Honourable Court, Who he would be tried by. He answered, By the Laws of God. p-acp c-crq pn31 vbds vvn p-acp dt j n1, r-crq pns31 vmd vbi vvn p-acp. pns31 vvd, p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. (2) speech (DIV1) 4 Image 2
34 The Lord Chief Justice told him, He must answer according to Law, otherwise he must be recorded for a Mute. The Lord Chief justice told him, He must answer according to Law, otherwise he must be recorded for a Mute. dt n1 j-jn n1 vvd pno31, pns31 vmb vvi vvg p-acp n1, av pns31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt j-jn. (2) speech (DIV1) 4 Image 2
35 The Clerk then telling him, he must answer, By God and his Countrey, he desired to know what the meaning of that was; The Clerk then telling him, he must answer, By God and his Country, he desired to know what the meaning of that was; dt n1 av vvg pno31, pns31 vmb vvi, p-acp np1 cc po31 n1, pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi r-crq dt n1 pp-f d vbds; (2) speech (DIV1) 4 Image 2
36 it was answered, That by God was meant the Lawes of the Land, and by Country, twelve Middlesex men for his Jury, honest, it was answered, That by God was meant the Laws of the Land, and by Country, twelve Middlesex men for his Jury, honest, pn31 vbds vvn, cst p-acp np1 vbds vvn dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc p-acp n1, crd np1 n2 p-acp po31 n1, j, (2) speech (DIV1) 4 Image 2
37 and just, to deal impartially between the Kings most excellent Majesty and the charge against the Prisoner at the Bar. whereupon he 〈 ◊ 〉, that he was satisfied: And the Jury going out, 〈 ◊ 〉 them to be tender of spilling of Innocent word but finding the evidence of the Witness so clear and apparent, he was brought in Guilty of High Treason, and soon after received Sentence to be Drawn. Hanged, and Quartered. and just, to deal impartially between the Kings most excellent Majesty and the charge against the Prisoner At the Bar. whereupon he 〈 ◊ 〉, that he was satisfied: And the Jury going out, 〈 ◊ 〉 them to be tender of spilling of Innocent word but finding the evidence of the Witness so clear and apparent, he was brought in Guilty of High Treason, and soon After received Sentence to be Drawn. Hanged, and Quartered. cc j, pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp dt n2 av-ds j n1 cc dt n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt np1 c-crq pns31 〈 sy 〉, cst pns31 vbds vvn: cc dt n1 vvg av, 〈 sy 〉 pno32 pc-acp vbi j pp-f vvg pp-f j-jn n1 p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av j cc j, pns31 vbds vvn p-acp j pp-f j n1, cc av a-acp vvd n1 pc-acp vbi vvn. vvn, cc vvn. (2) speech (DIV1) 4 Image 2
38 In order wherunto he was sent back to Newgate where on Sunday morning last, divers of his Acquaintance came to see him in the Press-yard, condoling his sad condition; In order whereunto he was sent back to Newgate where on Sunday morning last, diverse of his Acquaintance Come to see him in the Press-yard, condoling his sad condition; p-acp n1 c-crq pns31 vbds vvn av p-acp np1 c-crq p-acp np1 n1 ord, j pp-f po31 n1 vvd pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1, vvg po31 j n1; (2) speech (DIV1) 4 Image 2
39 but he seemed not at all to be daunted, declaring, That what he spake in the meeting, the Spirit of the Lord was upon his heart to reveal it: but he seemed not At all to be daunted, declaring, That what he spoke in the meeting, the Spirit of the Lord was upon his heart to reveal it: cc-acp pns31 vvd xx p-acp d pc-acp vbi vvn, vvg, cst r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbds p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi pn31: (2) speech (DIV1) 4 Image 2
40 And being taxed in his Charge touching some particulars concerning that notorious Regicide and wicked Usurper Oliver Cromwel, he said, That he was as much against his power, And being taxed in his Charge touching Some particulars Concerning that notorious Regicide and wicked Usurper Oliver Cromwell, he said, That he was as much against his power, cc vbg vvn p-acp po31 n1 vvg d n2-jn vvg d j n1 cc j n1 np1 np1, pns31 vvd, cst pns31 vbds a-acp av-d p-acp po31 n1, (2) speech (DIV1) 4 Image 2
41 as he was again this present Government. as he was again this present Government. c-acp pns31 vbds av d j n1. (2) speech (DIV1) 4 Image 2
42 The truth is, he fancied no decency in the Church, without order or form, and as much as in him lay, would have eclipsed the Glory thereof, The truth is, he fancied no decency in the Church, without order or from, and as much as in him lay, would have eclipsed the Glory thereof, dt n1 vbz, pns31 vvd dx n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp n1 cc n1, cc c-acp d c-acp p-acp pno31 vvd, vmd vhi vvn dt n1 av, (2) speech (DIV1) 5 Image 2
43 and laid its splendor in the Dust, which all the Reformed Churches in the Christian World have formerly stood amazed at the Government thereof: and laid its splendour in the Dust, which all the Reformed Churches in the Christian World have formerly stood amazed At the Government thereof: cc vvd po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq d dt vvn n2 p-acp dt njp n1 vhb av-j vvd vvn p-acp dt n1 av: (2) speech (DIV1) 5 Image 2
44 The Lord in his mercy open the hearts of our Gracious Soveraign, Parliament, and Council, to reform these things both in Church and Kingdoms, that God may have his both in setled in peace and quiet, The Lord in his mercy open the hearts of our Gracious Sovereign, Parliament, and Council, to reform these things both in Church and Kingdoms, that God may have his both in settled in peace and quiet, dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 vvi dt n2 pp-f po12 j n-jn, n1, cc n1, pc-acp vvi d n2 av-d p-acp n1 cc n2, cst np1 vmb vhi po31 d p-acp j-vvn p-acp n1 cc j-jn, (2) speech (DIV1) 5 Image 2
45 and his people may come to his Temple with joy and gladness. FINIS. and his people may come to his Temple with joy and gladness. FINIS. cc po31 n1 vmb vvi p-acp po31 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1. fw-la. (2) speech (DIV1) 5 Image 2

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