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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 the main and principal Acts of public worship are the preaching and publishing of the Word of God, and the offering up of Prayers and thanksgivings unto God: which will be found a truth in these places of Scripture; Act. 6 4. Rom. 10. 13, 14, 15, 16, 17. and 1 Cor. 14. per totum, and 1 Tim. 2. 1, 2, 3, 4. and Chap. 4. 11. 16. Col. 3. 16. Heb. 13. 15.
1. That the main and principall Acts of publick worship are the preaching and publishing of the Word of God, and the offering up of Prayers and thanksgivings unto God: which will bee found a truth in these places of Scripture; Act. 6 4. Rom. 10. 13, 14, 15, 16, 17. and 1 Cor. 14. per totum, and 1 Tim. 2. 1, 2, 3, 4. and Chap. 4. 11. 16. Col. 3. 16. Heb. 13. 15.
2. That these Acts should not be ordinarily performed by every one that will put himself forward to speak, but by some that are known to have the gift of prophesying, and are approved, set apart, and called to that duty. Which will be evidenced in these places of Scripture;