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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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and by not using his power to the end for which it is given, doth overthrow himself by it. Summisque negatum stare diu, things at the height stand not long. Therefore if a man hath not learned of Christ ⟨p. 6⟩to deny himself in the use of his power, he must fall under the weight of it; now the weight of it is nothing else but the jealousy of State which it begets in others that are equals or inferiors.
and by not using his power to the end for which it is given, doth overthrow himselfe by it. Summisque negatum stare diu, things at the height stand not long. Therefore if a man hath not learned of Christ ⟨p. 6⟩to deny himselfe in the use of his power, hee must fall under the weight of it; now the weight of it is nothing else but the jealousie of State which it begets in others that are equalls or inferiors.
I have done with the causes hindering others to confide in us.
The second thing to be considered is, How we shall find out1 those that are fittest to entertain and receive the good which we do follow, and in case of aversion from us, how to make them susceptible of better impressions. For to conquer the world, it is not enough to mean well, and to do that which in it self is good, but the good which is done, must be well placed also. A good seed should be sown in fruitful ground, else how will it multiply?
The second thing to bee considered is, How wee shall finde out