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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
Title page typeset from the transcription.
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.
The second is, of professors as they stand united unto a congregation, in reference to the visible constitution and government thereof.
The third is, of several Congregations in reference to their mutual association
The third is, of severall Congregations in reference to their mutuall association
The fourth is, of the Officers and Rulers of these several Congregations, in reference to their interest in each other, and the joint administration of their public charges.
The fourth is, of the Officers and Rulers of these severall Congregations, in reference to their interest in each other, and the joynt administration of their publick charges.
If then in all these acts, the fundamental rules whereby they are to be directed and managed, are fully and satisfactorily the same, and not unknown but rather acknowledged by the professors of both sides; it will follow, that both sides ought to look upon each other therein as upon Brethren, and practise the duties of ⟨p. 42⟩