The document provides an overview of Lord Keeper Bacon's 1563 speech to Queen Elizabeth I and Parliament requesting reforms to the Church of England's teachings on doctrine and discipline. Bacon argued that the ministers' inconsistent preaching left many, including himself, confused about religious doctrine. He called for clarifying the true teachings of religion to sustain the faith. The speech addressed issues like ministers teaching Catholic beliefs or not preaching the word of God accurately, as well as a lack of disciplinary actions for corrupt clergy.