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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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That which doth openly offend, and causeth prejudices to rise in the minds of men, who are otherwise godly, and against men who are truly godly and their Brethren, is the irregularity of disputes and debates about matters of Religion, which is mainly twofold, some irregularity there is, in respect of the matter, some there is, in respect of the manner of disputing.
That which doth openly offend, and causeth prejudices to rise in the mindes of men, who are otherwise godly, and against men who are truely godly and their Brethren, is the irregularitie of disputes and debates about matters of Religion, which is mainly twofold, some irregularitie there is, in respect of the matter, some there is, in respect of the manner of disputing.
In respect of the matter prejudices are raised, when men strive about needless matters, and contend for words, and this the Apostle doth often warn Timothy to avoid, as a thing whereunto the Ministers were and would be much subject, 1 Tim. 1. 4, 5, 6. and chap. 4. 7. and chap. 6. 4, 5. 20. and 2 Tim. 2. 14, 15, 16, 17, 23.
In respect of the matter prejudices are raised, when men strive about needlesse matters, and contend for words, and this the Apostle doth often warne Timothy to avoid, as a thing whereunto the Ministers were and would bee much subject, 1 Tim. 1. 4, 5, 6. and chap. 4. 7. and chap. 6. 4, 5. 20. and 2 Tim. 2. 14, 15, 16, 17, 23.