Corpus Christi College Cambridge / PARKER-ON-THE-WEB M.R. James, Descriptive Catalogue of the Manuscripts in the Library of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge 1912 MS 121 Stanley: Misc. 3 TJames: vac. Synodalia

Synodalia Codicology: Paper, mm 305 x 214 (12.5 x 8.5 in.). Foliation: ff. i-iv + pp. 1-4 + ff. 5 + 5a-i + 5k-t + pp.5x-6 + 7-116 (117-126 missing) + 127-136 + 137a + 137aa + 137b + 137bb + 137c-138 + 139-162 + 162a-t + 163-276 (277-278 missing) + 279-364 + 375 + 369 + 377 + 367 + 379 + 365 + 371 + 373 + 380a-b + 381-396 (397-428 missing) + 429-514 (515-518 missing) + 519-522 + 522a-f + 523-526 (527-528 missing) + 529-530 + ff. v-vii. Language: Latin and English.

Contents: 1. 1-2 Form of holding convocation following ancient customs Forma seu descriptio convocationis celebrandae, prout ab antiquo observari consuevit

2. 3-4 Form of choosing and presenting prolocutors Forma eligendi et presentandi proloquutoris

3. 5r-5v Writ of archbishop of Canterbury[] summoning the bishop and clergy of London[] to convocation, 3 April 1570 Breve Matthiae archiepiscopi Cantuariensis[] directum episcopo Londoniensi ut citet clerum ad convocationem tertio die Aprilis, 1570, in ecclesia cathedrali S. Pauli London.[] celebrandam On this Convocation see Wilkins, Concilia IV 261[Wilkins 1737d]

4. 5ar-5bv Election of John Taylor dean of Lincoln Cathedral [] as prolocutor of the lower house of convocation of 5 November 1547 Electio Iohannis Taylor[] S. T. P. decani ecclesiae cathedralis Lincolniensis in proloquutorem inferioris domus convocationis 5 Novembris 1547, cum nominibus personaliter presentium in hujusmodi electione Gasquet and Bishop, Edward VI and the , Appendix VII, p. 449[Gasquet and Bishop 1890], regard items 4-8 as a fragment of the Journals of this Convocation. They refer to this MS. wrongly as 113. An extract is in Strype's Cranmer p. 220[Strype 1694]. Cf. Wilkins Concilia IV 15[Wilkins 1737d]

5. 5cr-5fr Names of the monitors “ad comparendum” of the lower house of the convocation of Canterbury[], Michaelmas 1547 Nomina monitorum ad comparendum in inferiori domo convocationis provinciae Cantuariensis[] termino S. Michaelis A. D. 1547 Gasquet and Bishop, Edward VI and the Book of Common Prayer, Appendix VII, p. 449[Gasquet and Bishop 1890], regard items 4-8 as a fragment of the Journals of this Convocation. They refer to this MS. wrongly as 113. An extract is in Strype's Cranmer p. 220[Strype 1694]. Cf. Wilkins Concilia IV 15[Wilkins 1737d]

6. 5fv-5hv Names of the monitors “ad comparendum” of the lower house of convocation who attended the discussions concerning the marriage of priests Nomina eorum qui singulis sessionibus hujus convocationis adfuerunt cum notis breviusculis rerum ibidem tractarum, a secunda sessione usque ad octavam quando proposita est quaestio de matrimonio sacerdotum Gasquet and Bishop, Edward VI and the Book of Common Prayer, Appendix VII, p. 449[Gasquet and Bishop 1890], regard items 4-8 as a fragment of the Journals of this Convocation. They refer to this MS. wrongly as 113. An extract is in Strype's Cranmer p. 220[Strype 1694]. Cf. Wilkins Concilia IV 15[Wilkins 1737d]

7. 5ir-5iv On rectors that are not resident in their benefices Causae quae adferre solent hoc tempore quod rectores ecclesiarum non resideant in beneficiis suis quatenus de jure canonico Gasquet and Bishop, Edward VI and the Book of Common Prayer, Appendix VII, p. 449[Gasquet and Bishop 1890], regard items 4-8 as a fragment of the Journals of this Convocation. They refer to this MS. wrongly as 113. An extract is in Strype's Cranmer p. 220[Strype 1694]. Cf. Wilkins Concilia IV 15[Wilkins 1737d]

8. 5kr-5kv On those who oppose the judgement on perpetual residences Causae quae obstant quo minus decretum perpetuae residentiae suum effectum consequatur et remedia huic malo adhibenda Gasquet and Bishop, Edward VI and the Book of Common Prayer, Appendix VII, p. 449[Gasquet and Bishop 1890], regard items 4-8 as a fragment of the Journals of this Convocation. They refer to this MS. wrongly as 113. An extract is in Strype's Cranmer p. 220[Strype 1694]. Cf. Wilkins Concilia IV 15[Wilkins 1737d]

9. 5lr-5tv Petition of the lower house of convocation to the bishops in the reign of Phillip[] and Mary[] Petition of the lower house of convocation to the bishops in the reign of Philip[] and Mary[] with 28 articles annexed submitted to their lordships consideration Wilkins Concilia IV 95[Wilkins 1737d]

10. 5x-6 Articles concerning tithes and married priests Alii articuli Latini de decimis solvendis, de eis quae nuper sacerdotum uxores habitae sunt ut libera nubenda potestas eis permittatur, de nundinis ut in celebrioribus festis et dominicis diebus fieri non permittantur, &c. Wilkins Concilia IV 97[Wilkins 1737d]

11. 7-32 Cardinal [], Legantine constitutions, 1555 Constitutiones legantinae editae Londini[] sub anno 1555, praesidente reverendissimo domino Reginaldo cardinali Polo[], legato de latere, regnantibus christianissimis principibus Philippo[] et Maria[] regibus, &c. Wilkins Concilia IV 121[Wilkins 1737d]

12. 33-34 Acta of the convocation of Canterbury[], January 1557/8 Acta convocationis seu sacrae synodi advocatae autoritate brevis regis Philippi[] et Mariae[], celebratae per dominum Reginaldum Pole[] cardinalem archiepiscopum Cantuariensem A. D. 1557, primo Januarias, et anno Pauli papae IV[]. 3tio [Nasmith:] Acta hujus synodi hic fusius memorantur quam apud Wilkins Wilkins Concilia IV 155[Wilkins 1737d]

13. 35-60 Articles promulgated at the convocation of Canterbury[], January 1557/8 Articuli in quinque capita divisi, viz. (1) de doctrina: (2) de hiis quae ad orationem pertinent: (3) de templis decore ornandis et resarciendis: (4) de disciplina ecclesiastica renovanda et moribus cleri per eandem reformandis et de vestitu: (5) de academiis et scholis Wilkins Concilia IV 156[Wilkins 1737d]

14. 61-62 Decretal of the convocation of Canterbury[] of January 1557/8 concerning the property appropriated for the benefit of Cardinal Pole[] Decretum [ut videtur synodi] ut episcopus Glocestrensis mittat ad dominum legatum vel eo absente ad episcopum Eliensem, divisionem et distinctionem temporalium bonorum singulorum beneficiorum olim appropriatorum per serenissimos reges ad dispositionem reverendissimi domini legati dimissorum, &c.

15. 63-97 Canons of the convocation of Canterbury[], January 1557/8 Decreta sive canones ecclesiastici in 25 capitibus [Nasmith:] Probabile videtur haec decreta una cum articulis precedentibus in hac synodo, si non stabilita saltem proposita fuisse Wilkins Concilia IV 159[Wilkins 1737d]

16. 97-98 Writs published after the ordinance of earls and barons, 1315 Writtes published after the ordinance of erles and barons, A. D. 1315 [Nasmith:] The first is against excess of diet, and prescribes how many dishes should be served at the tables of all ranks of men, and forbids the minstrels resorting to houses if not invited; the second to establish the prices of provision Items 16 and 17 are added to 15 See also MS 101. 47, 48[CCC101]

17. 99-116 Names of the earls and barons that ought to be present at the convocations of the province of Canterbury[] Nomina eorum quae debent comparere in convocationibus prelatorum et cleri Cantuariensis provinciae[] per singulas dioeceses Cantuariensis Provinciae [ut ab antiquo fieri consuevit ante dissolutionem monasteriorum,] Items 16 and 17 are added to 15 pp. 106-114, |116| blank: 115-126 removed “quia superfluae” (115-116 replaced)

18. 127-137aa John de Feckenham[], Speech on the Uniformity Bill A discourse of certain Romanists exhibited to the queen's counsel immediately upon Q. Elizabeth[]'s coming in: amongst which was thought Dr. Hethe[] to be the penner of the said discourse Feckenham[]'s Speech, Strype, Annals I, Appendix IX[Strype 1709]

19. 137b-138 Nicholas Heath, Archbishop of York[], A speech against the bill for the royal supremacy [A speech] spoken openly in the first session of Q. Elizabeth[] by tharchbishoppe of York, Dr. Hethe[] [against the bill for the supremacy,] Strype, Annals I, Appendix VI[Strype 1709]

20. 139-162 A declaration of doctrine offered and exhibited by the protestants, signed by George Hovy[], John Ploughe[], John Opynshaw[] A declaration of doctrine offred and exhibited by the protestantes to the queene at the first coming over of them, signed by George Hovy[], John Ploughe[], John Opynshaw[] See Dixon's Church History, V 107 note[Dixon 1902]: Hardwick, Articles, p. 117 note[Hardwick 1876]. Strype, Annals I 115[Strype 1709] 21. 162a-162t Proceedings of a conference at Westminster[], March 1559, concerning articles of religion The declaration of the procedynge of a conference begon at Westminster[] the laste of Marche, 1559, concerning certaine articles of religion and the breaking up of the sayde conference by defaulte of certayne byshops parties of the said conference [Nasmith:] Imprynted at London[] by Richard Jugge[] and John Cawood[] prynters to the queens majestie [Nasmith:] The managers for the papists were, White Bishop of Winchester[], Baine Bishop of Litchfield[], Scott Bishop of Chester[], Oglethorpe Bishop of Carlisle[], Watson Bishop of Lincoln[], Dr. Cole[], Dr. Harpesfelde[], Dr. Langdall[], Dr. Chedsey[]; for the protestants Dr. Scory Bishop of Chychester[], Dr. Coxe[], Mr. Whithed[], Mr. Grindall[], Mr. Horne[], Mr. D. Sandes[], Mr. Gest[], Mr. Aylmer[], Mr. Juell[] 10 ff. (5.4 x 3.5 in.) printed. See Pocock's Burnet V 514[Pocock 1865e]

22. 163-182 Paper delivered by the Protestants at the Westminster[] conference of March 1559 Paper read and delivered by the protestants on the first question Burnet, History of the Reformation, ed. Pocock V 507[Pocock 1865e]

23. 183-191 Dr Coles[]' answer to the paper delivered by the Protestants at the Westminster[] conference of March 1559 Dr. Coles[] answer to the same Burnet, History of the Reformation, ed. Pocock V 507[Pocock 1865e]

24. 192-196 Acts of the convocation of January 1558/9 held by royal writ while the archbishopric was vacant Acta convocationis habitae per breve reginae decano et capitulo Cantuariae directum sede archiepiscopali vacante 24 Januarii 1558 Wilkins Concilia IV 179[Wilkins 1737d]

25. 197-232 The protestants discourse on the second question Strype, Annals I, Appendix xvi[Strype 1709]

26. 233-266 The Thirty-Nine Articles Articuli de quibus in synodo Londinensi[], A. D. 1562, ad tollendam opinionum dissensionem et consensum in vera religione firmandum inter episcopos convenit Printed in full by Lamb, History of the XXXIX Articles 1829[Lamb 1829], with facsimiles of the bishops' signatures

27. 267-364 Ecclesiastical Statutes Articles drawn out bi som certen and wer exhibited to be admyted bi authoritie, but not so allowed [a body of ecclesiastical statutes] Strype, Annals I pt 2, Appendix II A, p. 562[Strype 1709]

28. 365-379 A bill to authorise every archbishop and bishop to erect one office of registership of all the church books in due order to be kept in every diocese A bill to authorize every archbishop and bishop to erect one office of registership of all the church books in due order to be kept in every dioces Folding leaves bound across the text 29. 371-380b Petition of Thomas Bowsey[] to the Archbishop of Canterbury[] that he might have the registership of the diocese of Canterbury[] Petition of Thomas Bowsey[], who drew up the bill, presented with it to the archbishop, in which after thanking his grace for the many marks of favour he had already received from him at Stoke[] and at Bene't College Cambridge[], he humbly begs, that if this bill should thro' his graces furtherance pass into a law, he might have the registership of the diocese of Canterbury[] Folding leaves bound across the text

30. 381-388 Letter of Archbishop elect Matthew Parker[] and four other bishops to [], undated (October 1559?) A letter from the archbishop elect, and the bishops elect of London, Ely, Chichester and Hereford, to queen Elizabeth[], humbly petitioning her to accept a thousand marks per annum (which they promise to pay as long as they hold their bishopricks) if her majestie would stay and remit the present alteration and exchange; or if this their supplication should not be thought meet to take place they humbly offer certain articles which they desire may be observed in the proposed exchange of appropriations for manors Strype, Parker Appendix X[Strype 1711], Correspondence LXVIII[Bruce and Perowne 1853] : Bentham's Ely Appendix XXXII[Bentham 1771]

31. 389-392 Letter of Elizabeth I[] to Archbishop Matthew Parker[], the bishop of London[] and William Byll[] dated at Westminster[], 21 January 1561 Letter from queen Elizabeth[] to Matthew archbishop of Canterbury[], Edmund bishop of London[], Will. Byll[] almoner to the queen, Walter Haddon[] master of the requests and the other commissioners in causes ecclesiastical, directing them to revise the calendar and order of lessons in the common prayer book, to see that churches and chancels are decently and properly repaired, and to supervise the translation of the common prayer into Latin made for the use of the universities: dated Westminster[] Jan. 21, anno regni 3tio Strype, Parker Appendix XV[Strype 1711]

32. 393-396 Articles of the Lambeth[] conference 12 April 1561 Articles agreed upon at the seconde session in Lambeth[] the 12 day of April A. D. 1561, by the most reverende fathers in God Matthue lorde archebisshop of Canterburye[], Thomas lord archebisshop of York[], with the assent of there bretherne bysshops to the same [Nasmith:] [Original signed by the archbishop and the bishops of London and Ely] Cardwell, Documentary Annals LVI[Cardwell 1839]

33. 429-452 The Thirty-nine Articles Articles whereupon it was agreed by the archbusshoppes and bushoppes of both the provinces and the whole clergie in the convocation holden at London[] in the yere of our lorde God 1562, according to the computation of the churche of Englande[], for the avoiding of diversities of opinions and for the stablishing of consente touching true religion [Nasmith:] Original signed by the archbishop and ten of his suffragans [Nasmith:] In the 20 Article, these words now in our printed copies are wanting, “The church hath power to decree rites or ceremonies and authority in controversies of faith and yet.” Lamb, Articles[Lamb 1829]: with facsimiles of signatures

34. 453-481 Articles of the synod held at London[], 3 April 1571 Articuli de sacro ministerio et procuratione ecclesiarum, in quos plene consensum est in synodo a domino Matthaeo archiepiscopo Cantuariensi[] et totius Angliae primate et metropolitano et reliquis omnibus ejus provinciae episcopis partim personaliter presentibus partim procuratoria manu subscribentibus in synodo inchoata Londini in aede D. Pauli[] 3 Aprilis 1571 [Nasmith:] Originale cum subscriptionibus autographis episcoporum Wilkins, Concilia IV. 263[Wilkins 1737d]. Cardwell, Synodalia I 111-131[Cardwell 1842]

35. 482-482 Form of excommunication Forma excommunicationis in ecclesia legendae

36. 523-526 Letter from the commissioners in ecclesiastical causes to all churchwardens, sidesmen, etc. dated Lambeth[] June 11, 1571 Letter from the commissioners in ecclesiastical causes to all churchwardens, sidesmen, &c. dated Lambeth[] June 11, 13 Eliz. commanding them not to suffer any minister to officiate in any church or chapple unless by the common prayer, and unless they be licenced by the queen or the bishop since the 1st of May last past [Nasmith:] printed Items 36, 37 now follow no. 41 Correspondence CCLXXXIX[Bruce and Perowne 1853]

37. 527-530 Copy of a letter from the commissioners in ecclesiastical causes to all churchwardens, sidesmen, etc. dated Lambeth[] June 11, 1571 subscribed by the commissioners Original copy of the same subscribed by the commissioners Items 36, 37 now follow no. 41 Correspondence CCLXXXIX[Bruce and Perowne 1853]

38. 483-486 Injunctions given by the authority of the king's highness to the clergy of this his realm [by Thomas Cromwell[] vice-regent] 1536 Injunctions given by thauctorite of the kynges highness to the clergie of this his realm [by Thomas lord Crumwell[] vice-gerent] A. D. 1536 [Nasmith:] printed by Thomas Berthelet[] kings printer Wilkins Concilia, III 813[Wilkins 1737c] 483 () Incipit: The first is that the Deane, persons, vicars

39. 487-488 Visitors in King Edward's[] time, 1547 Visiters in king Edwards[] tyme, anno primo [Nasmith:] Three, four, or sometimes five with a register went to visit four or five dioceses Pasted on the flyleaf of item 40. Strype, Cranmer I 209[Strype 1694]

40. 489-520 Injunctions given by the king's majesty as well to the clergy as to the laity of this realm Injunctions given by the kyngs majestye as well to the clergie as to the laytie of this realm [Nasmith:] Original signed by Edward VI[]. the protector and council Wilkins Concilia IV 3[Wilkins 1737d] 490 () Incipit: The firste is that all Deanes, Archdeacons, parsonnes

41. 521-522f Letter of Elizabeth I[] to the bishop of London[], March 1553 A copie of a letter with articles sent from the queenes majestie unto the bysshoppe of London, and by him and his officers at her graces commaundement to be putte in spedie execution wyth effecte in the whole diocese, as well in places exempt as not exempte whatsoever according to the tenour and forme of the same. Sent by the queene majesties commaundement in the moneth of Marche A. D. 1553 [Nasmith:] printed Wilkins Concilia IV 88[Wilkins 1737d]. Cardwell, Documentary Annals XXX[Cardwell 1839]

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