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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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Secondly, from the nature of divisions, or intentions to division, amongst Brethren, which the Apostle doth condemn as the fruit of a carnal mind. 1 Cor. 3. 3. Rom. 16. 17, 18.
Secondly, from the nature of divisions, or intentions to division, amongst Brethren, which the Apostle doth condemne as the fruit of a carnall mind. 1 Cor. 3. 3. Rom. 16. 17, 18.
Thirdly, because this intention is contrary to the request of Christ in his prayer unto the Father, where he desires that all believers may be made perfect in one, John 17. 23. and if all believers, then all Congregations of believers.
Thirdly, because this intention is contrary to the request of Christ in his prayer unto the Father, where hee desires that all beleevers may bee made perfect in one, John 17. 23. and if all beleevers, then all Congregations of beleevers.
5. If several Congregations may not intend to stand, as by themselves, and walk as separate from one another, in the administration of Christs Ordinances, which they have received by a common rule, and are to profess ⟨p. 48⟩