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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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1. That they ought to lay to heart the causes which hinder others1 to confide in us, to remove the same. 2. That they ought to seek and find out the persons which are most capable of receiving good impressions of us and from us, that the same may be given them, and by them propagated unto all. ⟨p. 3⟩3 That they should make use of the proper means by▪ which confidence is bred in honest minds towards us, that the same may be set a working. 4 That they should observe the method and manner of proceeding requisite in doing this, that the attempt may be effectual, and not miscarry.
1. That they ought to lay to heart the causes which hinder others1 to confide in us, to remove the same. 2. That they ought to seek and finde out the persons which are most capable of receiving good impressions of us and from us, that the same may be given them, and by them propagated unto all. ⟨p. 3⟩3 That they should make use of the proper meanes by▪ which confidence is bred in honest mindes towards us, that the same may bee set a working. 4 That they should observe the method and manner of proceeding requisite in doing this, that the attempt may bee effectuall, and not miscarry.
- 1The parts of this discourse.
Of these four heads I shall suggest somewhat tending to the advancement of peace and truth as briefly as I can.
Of these foure heads I shall suggest somewhat tending to the advancement of peace and truth as briefly as I can.