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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 these Synods may by the power they have from Christ admonish men or Churches in his name, when they see evils continuing in or growing upon the Church, and their admonitions carry with them the authority of Jesus Christ.
2 That these Synods may by the power they have from Christ admonish men or Churches in his name, when they see evills continuing in or growing upon the Church, and their admonitions carry with them the authority of Jesus Christ.
3 As there shall be cause they may declare men or Churches to be subverters of the Faith; or otherwise according to the nature of the offence; to shame them before all the Churches about them.
3 As there shall be cause they may declare men or Churches to be subv•rters of the Faith; or otherwise according to the nature of the offence; to shame them before all the Churches about them.
4 They may by a solemn act in the name of Jesus Christ, refuse any further communion with them till they repent.
4 They may by a solemne act in the name of Jesus Christ, refuse any further communion with them till they repent.