Appendix C(13) 1792 Report of Commissioners of Inquiry]

APPENDIX (C.) N° 13

THE BISHOP'S OATH OF OFFICE SINCE THE REVESTMENT.

The Oath administered to the Right Revd Father in God, Clandius, Lord Bishop of Sodor and Mann.

MY former oaths according to the laws of Great Britain reserved; I do swear, that I shall to my power maintain and defend the ancient laws, statutes, and customs, proper and belonging to this Isle, and the prerogatives due to our Sovereign Lord the King and his successors; and shall perform all such duties as belong to my place being Bishop there, and with my best advice and council be aiding to the Governor and Lieutenant-Governor for the time being, for the furtherance of the government, and benefit of the said Isle.

So help me God, and by the contents of this Book.

Examined by
JOHN QUAYLE, C.R.