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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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First then, it is undeniably evident, that they all acknowledge and receive the same holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testament, to be the only Word of God, outwardly given both to the Church in general, and to all men in particular, as the only rule of Faith and Obedience, which in it self and to all believers is clear and sufficient for the attainment of salvation, and for their direction in all good works.
First then, it is undeniably evident, that they all acknowledge and receive the same holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testament, to bee the onely Word of God, outwardly given both to the Church in generall, and to all men in particular, as the onely rule of Faith and Obedience, which in it selfe and to all beleevers is cleer and sufficient for the attainement of salvation, and for their direction in all good workes.
Secondly, they all agree that in doubtful places of Scripture, the Interpretation thereof is to be taken from the undoubted analogy (that is, the proportion) of Faith, which is in other clear places of Scripture, and from the right Analysis, (that is, the resolution or division) of the context of the same place.
Secondly, they all agree that in doubtfull places of Scripture, the Interpretation thereof is to bee taken from the undoubted analogie (that is, the proportion) of Faith, which is in other cleer places of Scripture, and from the right Analysis, (that is, the resolution or division) of the context of the same place.
Thirdly, it is evident, that they all believe unanimously, that in these holy Scriptures is revealed unto us, that there are three bearing witness in heaven, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, and that these three are one, and the only true and living God, of whom the true knowledge is life eternal.