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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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CHAP. VIII. Concerning the principles of mutual toleration wherein there is a full agreement.
CHAP. VIII. Concerning the principles of mutuall toleration wherein there is a full agreement.
There be two main principles of a Toleration whereof both sides have the same sense to the full. The first is concerning the necessity; the second concerning the limits and bounds of a Toleration amongst Christians.
THere bee two maine principles of a Toleration whereof both sides have the same sense to the full. The first is concerning the necessitie; the second concerning the limits and bounds of a Toleration amongst Christians.
Concerning the necessity of some forbearance amongst Brethren in Christianity, all will undeniably acknowledge these two Propositions.
Concerning the necessitie of some forbearance amongst Brethren in Christianitie, all will undeniably acknowledge these two Propositions.
First, that God hath commanded his children and servants both to bear one another's burdens, and to bear with one another's infirmities, and to forbear one another in love, as appeareth in these places of Scripture,