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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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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.
5 They may declare, and that also in the name of Christ, that these erring people or Churches, are not to be received into fellowship with any the Churches of Christ; nor to have communion one with another in the Ordinances of Christ.
5 They may declare, and that also in the name of Christ, that these erring people or Churches, are not to bee received into followship with any the Churches of Christ; nor to have communion one with another in the Ordinances of Christ.