The second part of the interest of England. Considered as it relates to the government of the church. In three divisions: wherein is demonstrated, 1. How church-government by the hierarchy of bishops is destructive to the interest of this kingdome. 2. How the Presbyteriall discipline will conduce to the interest thereof. 3. Of tender consciences, what sort may and ought to bee permitted, what not. The contents of the severall sections are in the ensuing table.

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