Note 36 — Chapter XII
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CORONATION OATH OF HENRY VIII
“Will ye graunte and kepe to the people of England, the lawes and the custumes to theym, as of old tyme rightfull and deuoute Kings graunted, and the same ratefye and conserne by your othe and the spiritual lawes, custumes, and libertees graunted to the clergy and people by your noble predecessors and glorious King Seint Edward?”
The King shall answer: “I graunte and promytte.”
“Ye shall kepe after your strength and power to the Church of God, to the clergy and the people, hoole pees and goodely concorde.”
The King shall answer: “I shall kepe.”
“Ye shall make to be done after your strength and power equall and rightfull justice in all your Domes and Judgements, and discrecion with mercy and trouthe.”
The King shall answer: “I will do.”
“Do ye graunte the rightfull lawes and custumes to be holden, and promytte after your strength and power such lawes, as to the honor of God shall be chosen by your people, by you to be strengthend and defended?”
The King shall answer: “I graunte and promytte.”