...Almighty God, have committed the detestable sin of adultery with Elizabeth Palister, and have hereby provoked the heavy wrath of God against me, to the...offences, and to assist me with his Holy Spirit, that 1 never fall into the like grevious sin again, desiring you all here present to take example by this...

...and wicked sin (here the penitent had to name the particular sin for which he was being punished) , to the great danger of my own soul, and the evil example of others, I am heartily sorry for this my wicked and great fault, and humbly beseech Almighty God to forgive me...

...have thereby incurr'd the heavy Censure of Excommunication, to the great danger of my own Soul and evil Example of Others, I do earnestly Repent and am heartily sorry for this my Great Offence and misdoeing, desireing Almighty God to forgive me both this and all other my...