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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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Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
CHAP. III. Of the second Assertion. Concerning the Terms of Unity and Forbearance in general.
CHAP. III. Of the second Assertion. Concerning the Termes of Ʋnitie and Forbearance in generall.
BY Unity we mean the concurrence of mens judgments, affections and actions about the same thing in one and the same way, and for the same end.
BY Vnitie wee meane the concurrence of mens judgments, affections and actions about the same thing in one and the same way, and for the same end.
By Forbearance we mean the refraining from uncharitable and unkindly affections and behaviours towards another in some things, although there be some difference between us and him in judgement and in the way of acting about these things.
By Forbearance wee meane the refraining from uncharitable and unkindly affections and behaviours towards another in some things, although there bee some difference between us and him in judgement and in the way of acting about these things.
By the terms of Unity and Forbearance we understand all those things, which determine the judgement and conscience of a Christian to the profession and practise of these duties, as he oweth them unto Christ and his members.