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The moderator
The moderator: endeavouring a full composure and quiet settlement of those many differences both in doctrine and discipline, which have so long disturbed the peace and welfare of this common-wealth. Intended (especially at this time) to beget a brotherly love and unity amongst the ministers and people of all the three nations; the Parliament having now appointed a committee for receiving proposals for the propagation of the gospel. Brotherly unity amongst all Christians, especially amongst the ministers of Christ, being in it self so excellent and comely at all times, and (considering the danger and sad consequences of our present divisions) so desirable and necessary at this time: I conceive all overtures and counsels having a true tendency thereunto, worthy the public light, and do therefore approve the publication of this ensuing discourse. Joseph Carly.The moderator: endeavouring a full composure and quiet settlement of those many differences both in doctrine and discipline, which have so long disturbed the peace and welfare of this common-wealth. Intended (especially at this time) to beget a brotherly love and unity amongst the ministers and people of all the three nations; the Parliament having now appointed a committee for receiving proposals for the propagation of the gospel. Brotherly unity amongst all Christians, especially amongst the ministers of Christ, being in it self so excellent and comely at all times, and (considering the danger and sad consequences of our present divisions) so desirable and necessary at this time: I conceive all overtures and counsels having a true tendency thereunto, worthy the publike light, and do therefore approve the publication of this ensuing discourse. Joseph Carly.
London: printed for John Bellamy, 1652
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The places of Scripture wherein the Law of Brotherhood is clearly manifested, are amongst many others these.
The places of Scripture wherein the Law of Brotherhood is cleerly manifested, are amongst many others these.
Christ saith to his Disciples.
Matth. 23. 8. All ye (namely, my Disciples) are Brethren.
Matth. 23. 8. All yee (namely, my Disciples) are Brethren.
Rom. 8. 29. Whom he (viz. the Father) did foreknow be also did predestinate to be conformed to the Image of his Son, that he• might be the firstborn amongst many Brethren. Ergo, they are made all brethren unto Christ, and so Brethren to each other.