...Sth Aug. 1654. His Highnes the Lord Protector, taking into consideration the great advantage which may redound to the people of this commonwealth, inhabiting...of the said Universities, for the better training upp of youth in piety and good litterature, Doth oidaine, and be it ordained by his Highnes, by and...

...up three months' time before it could be ascertained by the committee." — Vol. i. 37°sideration the great advantage that may redound to the people...youth in piety and good literature, doth ordain," &c.1 In 1652, nine commissioners, with General Deane at their head, were appointed for the visitation...

...friend of learning and piety. He issued an ordinance whose preamble stated that " the Universities should receive both countenance and encouragement,...training up of youth in piety and good literature ".' He not only confirmed the gift by King Charles of the feu-duties of the Bishopric, but to this,...

...formerly. On the 8th of the same month the Lord Protector, considering ' the great advantage which may redound to the people of this commonwealth inhabiting...and encouragement and be provided for with competent mainteynance for the members of the said Universities, for the better training up of youth in pietie...

...Preachers there. His Highnesse the Lord Protector taking into consideration the great advantage which may redound to the people of this Commonwealth, inhabiting...literature ; doth ordain. and be it ordained by his Highnesse, by and with the consent of his Council, that the superiorities of all and singular the lands...