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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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Phil. 3. 16. Whereunto we have attained already, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing. Ergo, Brethren, though not agreed in all things, yet are bound to profess so far as they are agreed.
Phil. 3. 16. Whereunto wee have attained already, let us walke by the same rule, let us mind the same thing. Ergo, Brethren, though not agreed in all things, yet are bound to professe so farre as they are agreed.
Ephes. 4. 1, 2, 3. Walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, with all lowliness and meekness, with long suffering, for bearing one another in love; endeavouring to keep the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace. Ergo, it is a part of our calling wherewith we are called, to practise mutual Forbearance; to the end, that Unity and peace may be preserved, and such as mind not the duty of Forbearance, have therein renounced their calling.
Ephes. 4. 1, 2, 3. Walke worthy of the vocation wherewith yee are called, with all lowlinesse and meeknesse, with long suffering, for bearing one another in love; endeavouring to keepe the unitie of the spirit in the bond of peace. Ergo, it is a part of our calling wherewith wee are called, to practise mutuall Forbearance; to the end, that Unitie and peace may bee preserved, and such as mind not the dutie of Forbearance, have therein renounced their calling.