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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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2. That brotherly equality wherein Christ hath set every Congregation in respect of another, is to be upheld by the association, and not at all to be diminished, according to these Scriptures, 1 Cor. 12. vers. 13. till 25. and 1 Pet. 5. 5. Rom. 15. vers. 1. till 8.
2. That brotherly equalitie wherein Christ hath set every Congregation in respect of another, is to be upheld by the association, and not at all to bee diminished, according to these Scriptures, 1 Cor. 12. vers. 13. till 25. and 1 Pet. 5. 5. Rom. 15. vers. 1. till 8.
3. So far as the several Churches do find themselves obliged and for mutual edification think it most expedient to entertain their association either consultatively or judicially, they ought to enter into it, without prejudice, and make use of the nearness whereunto God hath brought them, to his glory and their mutual comfort.
3. So far as the severall Churches do finde themselves obliged and for mutuall edification thinke it most expedient to entertaine their association either consultatively or judicially, they ought to enter into it, without prejudice, and make use of the neerenesse whereunto God hath brought them, to his glory and their mutuall comfort.