An ordinance of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament : for the speedy raising and levying of moneyes by way of excise or new-impost upon severall commodities in the kingdome of England and dominion of Wales : which is for the maintenance of the forces raised for the defence of King and Parliament both by sea and land : and towards the payment of the debts of the Common-wealth for which the publique faith is or shall be given.