Records of the Kirk of Scotland / containing the Acts and Proceedings of the General Assemblies from 1638 downwards, as authenticated by the clerks of assembly.

by Church of Scotland. General Assembly

The Court taking into Consideration the whole matter in charge against the King, passed these Votes following, as preparatory to the Sentence against the King; but ordered that they should not be binding finally to conclude the Court; viz.

“Resolved upon the whole matter, That this Court will proceed to Sentence of Condemnation against Charles Stuart King of England.

“Resolved, &c. That the Condemnation of the King shall be for a Tyrant, Traitor, and Murderer.

“Resolved, That the Condemnation of the King shall be likewise for being a Publick Enemy to the Commonwealth of England.

“Resolved, That this Condemnation shall extend to Death.”

The Court adjourned it self till to morrow at one of the Clock in the Afternoon.

January 26, 1648-9.

Here the Court sat private.

The Draught of a Sentence against the King, is according to the Votes of the 25th instant prepared: and after several Readings, Debates, and Amendments by the Court thereupon,

“Resolved, &c. That this Court do agree to the Sentence now read.