It finally complained of the multitude of monopolies and patents,
large increase of customs, and ship-money. Many Londoners signed
this petition.
The House of Commons decided to forbid bowing at the name of
Jesus. When the House of Lords disagreed with this, the House of
Commons claimed that it represented all the people and didn't need
the concurrence of the House of Lords. The House of Commons
ordered that all communion tables be removed from the east end of
churches, that the railings be taken away, and all candles and
basins be removed from it. Further, all crucifixes, images of the
Virgin Mary, and pictures of any of the Trinity were to be
demolished, which was done to even those in markets and streets.
Further, all bowing at the name of Jesus or toward the east end of
the church or toward the communion table was forbidden. All
dancing or other sports on Sunday was forbidden. Enforcement was
to be done by Justices of the Peace and Mayors. But these orders
never became statutes.
Enforcement of the law for not coming to church was not now
regularly enforced, so Catholics had a respite.
Rebellion of Irish Catholics against England and English
Protestants broke out in Ireland in 1641. Parliament didn't trust
the King with an army that he could use against themselves so it
passed the following two measures expanding the Navy and calling
out the militia and naming certain persons to be Lieutenants of
each county.
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