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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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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.
Rom. 8. 29. Whom hee (viz. the Father) did foreknow be also did predestinate to be conformed to the Image of his Sonne, that he• might bee the firstborne amongst many Brethren. Ergo, they are made all brethren unto Christ, and so Brethren to each other.
Jam. 1. 18. Of his own will, he (viz. the Father) begot us (viz. believers) by the Word of Truth. Ergo they all being children of the same Father and begotten of the same seed, are Brethren to each other.
Jam. 1. 18. Of his owne will, hee (viz. the Father) begot us (viz. beleevers) by the Word of Truth. Ergo they all being children of the same Father and begotten of the same seed, are Brethren to each other.
Joh. 1. 12. As many as received him (viz. Christ) to them he gave power to become the Sons of God, even to them that believe in his name. Ergo, those that receive Christ the same way, are alike Sons of God, and a like his Brethren.