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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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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.
1 Pet. 1. 22. Seeing you have purified your souls in obeying the Truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the Brethren; see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently. Ergo, one of the ends for which the Spirit is given to make us obedient to the Truth for the sanctification of our souls, is this; that we should affectionately express our love unto the Brethren. In these places we see what the ground of the Law of Brotherhood is amongst true Christians, and what the duties thereof are.
1 Pet. 1. 22. Seeing you have purified your soules in obeying the Truth through the Spirit unto unfained love of the Brethren; see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently. Ergo, one of the ends for which the Spirit is given to make us obedient to the Truth for the sanctification of our soules, is this; that we should affectionately expresse our love unto the Brethren. In these places wee see what the ground of the Law of Brotherhood is amongst true Christians, and what the duties thereof are.