William Prynne tenaciously sought to maintain the political and religious order of Gods elect nation. Prynnes view on the corruption in Charles Is court blocked out any possibility for him to support Charless religious programs. Prynnes concern over the destruction of Gods order defined his politics and drew him into conflict with diverse notable individuals such as Charles I, Archbishop William Laud, John Lilburne, Oliver Cromwell, and John Milton. Prynne opposed Charles I, but supported the restoration of Charles II; he opposed the prosecution of Charles I, but prosecuted Laud; he advocated...