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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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He that doth not confide in his neighbours, doth hinder them1 to confide in him, and he that doth fear others, doth beget in them causes of fear against himself; if then we would have others to confide in us and not fear us, we must also confide in them and not fear them. For if I cannot bring my spirit to trust my neighbour, how can I expect that his spirit should be brought to trust me? and if I think that he doth not trust me, I will readily suspect him: if I suspect him; I will either arm my self to oppose him, or weaken him lest he oppose me; and if I give way to these thoughts, I am at war with him in my heart, and the affection of Christian love and ingenuity, which only can-beget confidence, is lost between us; love being lost, the fruits of emulation, envy and passion will be found, and break forth in our nature.
He that doth not confide in his neighbours, doth hinder them1 to confide in him, and hee that doth feare others, doth beget in them causes of feare against himselfe; if then wee would have others to confide in us and not feare us, wee must also confide in them and not feare them. For if I cannot bring my spirit to trust my neighbour, how can I expect that his spirit should bee brought to trust me? and if I thinke that hee doth not trust me, I will readily suspect him: if I suspect him; I will either arme my selfe to oppose him, or weaken him lest hee oppose mee; and if I give way to these thoughts, I am at warre with him in my heart, and the affection of Christian love and ingenuitie, which onely can-beget confidence, is lost between us; love being lost, the fruits of emulation, envie and passion will bee found, and break forth in our nature.
- 1The causes of mistrust and fear.The causes of mistrust and feare.
I find the sequel of matters in our nature to lie thus: