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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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3. To the third question, What the Acts of the Profession are in the public service and worship whereunto he should join, if he should apply himself unto other Professors. The answer will be twofold.
3. To the third question, What the Acts of the Profession are in the publick service and worship whereunto hee should joyne, if he should apply himselfe unto other Professors. The answer will bee twofold.
The first is concerning the Acts of service, belonging unto the communion of Saints, wherein all Christians are bound to join together as Christians without respect of persons, or societies grounded upon particular interests; and it is that which the Apostle doth command, Timoth. 2. Ephes. 2. 22. To follow righteousness, faith, charity and peace, with all such as call upon the Lord out of a pure heart.
The first is concerning the Acts of service, belonging unto the communion of Saints, wherein all Christians are bound to joyn together as Christians without respect of persons, or societies grounded upon particular interests; and it is that which the Apostle doth command, Timoth. 2. Ephes. 2. 22. To follow righteousnesse, faith, charitie and peace, with all such as call upon the Lord out of a pure heart.
The second concerning the public Acts of divine worship in the assemblies, whereunto Professors should resort; of which these positions will be acknowledged by all.
The second concerning the publick Acts of divine worship in the assemblies, whereunto Professors should refort; of which these positions will be acknowledged by all.