His Majesty's MOST GRACIOUS SPEECH To both Houses of PARLIAMENT On Friday the 28th of June, 1689. Edinburgh, reprinted by the Heir of Andrew Anderson, by Order of the Parliament, Anno Dom. 1689. His Majesty's MOST GRACIOUS SPEECH To both Houses of PARLIAMENT. My Lords and Gentlemen, THe time of the Year being so far Advanced, and there being several Acts yet to be Passed for the Safety and Settlement of the Nation, I desire you would Expedite them as soon as you can, it being necessary there should shortly be a Recess, both that I may be at Liberty to Pursue the Business of Ireland with all possible Vigour, and that the Members of both Houses may repair to their several Counties; to Secure the Peace, and to put the Militia into some better Posture. I am very sensible of the Zeal and good Affection which you, gentlemans, of the House of Commons have showed to the Public, in giving those Supplies you have done already; And I do not doubt but from the same Inducements you will be ready to give more as the Occasions Require, which I must let you know will be sooner than perhaps you may Expect, because the necessary Expense of this Year will much exceed the Sums you have provided for it. And that you may make the truer Judgement in that Matter, I am very willing you should see how all the Moneys have been hitherto laid out; And to that End I have Commanded those Accounts to be speedily brought to you, by which you will see how very little of the Revenue has been applied to any other Use then that of the Navy and Land Forces. I must Remind you of making an Effectual and Timely Provision of the Money for the States of Holland; And I doubt not but you will take Care to see a fitting Revenue Settled for Myself. My Lords and Gentlemen. I will add no more, but to Recommend earnestly to you, to avoid all Occasions of Dispure or Delay, at a time that requires Union and Vigour in your Councils, Upon which the Preservation of all that is dear to Us, doth so much depend: And I do Promise that nothing shall ever be wanting on My part, which may contribute towards it. FINIS.