Note 562 — Chapter XX

Rushworth, vii. 1035. At a conference between the Lords and Commons, on March 22nd, 1648, the latter declared their consent to the doctrinal parts, with the desire that the same be "made public, that this kingdom and all the reformed Churches of Christendom may see the Parliament of England differ not in doctrine." It is added, "particulars in discipline are recommitted." Of the confession of faith the title was altered to "articles of faith, agreed upon by both Houses of Parliament, as most suitable to the former title of the Thirty-nine Articles." The Covenant was legally enforced, but the Westminster Confession never was. Only part of it, under the title of Articles, ever became law at all.