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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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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.
Thirdly, it is evident, that they all beleeve unanimously, that in these holy Scriptures is revealed unto us, that there are three bearing witnesse in heaven, the Father, the Sonne, and the Holy Ghost, and that these three are one, and the onely true and living God, of whom the true knowledge is life eternall.
Fourthly, they all agree to profess and teach that we have hope to be justified and saved by Faith only in God through Jesus Christ alone; who according to the Scriptures is the Messiah promised to the Fathers, and sent into the world; and who being the only begotten Son of the Father from eternity, was in time made flesh, a true man, like unto us (sin excepted) in all things; and becoming a Mediator between God and us, suffered ⟨p. 40⟩our punishment, and paid the ransom for our sins to satisfy Gods justice, and doth still make intercession for us in heaven.
Fourthly, they all agree to professe and teach that wee have hope to bee justified and saved by Faith onely in God through Iesus Christ alone; who according to the Scriptures is the Messias promised to the Fathers, and sent into the world; and who being the onely begotten Sonne of the Father from eternitie, was in time made flesh, a true man, like unto us (sinne excepted) in all things; and becomming a Mediator between God and us, suffered ⟨p. 40⟩our punishment, and paid the ransome for our sinnes to satisfie Gods justice, and doth still make intercession for us in heaven.