Index Expurgatorius Anglicanus / Or, a descriptive catalogue of the principal books printed or published in England, which have been suppressed, or burnt by the common hangman, or censured, or for which the authors, printers, or publishers have been prosecuted

by W. H. Hart

1874.

HART, PRINTER,]

[SAFFRON WALDEN.

142.

An open sheet containing a print entitled "Dictated thoughts upon the Presbyterians late Petition for compleat and universal power (in divine ordinances) as represented by a heart borne on the wings of "Tender Conscience Religiously affected.""

A copy of this curious print is preserved in the British Museum Library, with this M.S. note thereon. "London, 14 April, 1646." From the heart issue two labels inscribed

"The more	{	ye wound my tender dear & pretious Heart
	{	yor seered on's shall feel most bitter smart.

All three to Injure me as mortall foe	}	Reve., c. 8, v. 13."
Encreaseth yor eternall woe, woe, woe.	}

The "Papa" holding a book inscribed "Latin Mass," a "Prelat" holding another book, "Liturgi," and an "Antichristian Presbiter" holding a third book, "Directorie," have their legs fastened to one chain, and are piercing the heart with swords. The arm of "Presbiter" is kept down by a heavy weight; he is trampling upon the crown.