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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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6. All professors, whether single or in a body, are bound in conscience to give •n account of their ways to their Brethren, or to any that shall require it of them, and that not arbitrarily but as a duty appointed by God to be observed. Mr. Burroughs Ireni•um, pag. 43.
6. All professors, whether single or in a body, are bound in conscience to give •n account of their wayes to their Brethren, or to any that shall require it of them, and that not arbitrarily but as a dutie appointed by God to bee observed. Mr. Burroughs Ireni•um, pag. 43.
7. Concerning the admission of members, which come from one Congregation into another, to be thereunto distinctly associated, because this doth reflect commonly upon some particular interests of men, wherein the rules of holy communion are not taken notice of, therefore offences are frequently given ⟨p. 49⟩and taken up in this matter, which to prevent these agreements have been offered as a remedy thereunto.
7. Concerning the admission of members, which come from one Congregation into another, to bee thereunto distinctly associated, because this doth reflect commonly upon some particular interests of men, wherein the rules of holy communion are not taken notice of, therefore offences are frequently given ⟨p. 49⟩and taken up in this matter, which to prevent these agreements have been offered as a remedie thereunto.