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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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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.
In respect of the manner of debating matters which are necessary and profitable; prejudices are raised divers ways, but that ⟨p. 69⟩which is the most common and hurtful, is that, of passionate and provoking expressions against a mans person and his opinions to make him odious, and his errors thought to be extreme dangerous in that wherein he dissents from us; these railing accusations, and all other injurious and insolent proceedings, breed averse affections, and stirring up mens spirits to strife and contradictions, augment prejudices extremely, and fill the Churches with disturbance and confusion.
In respect of the manner of debating matters which are necessary and profitable; prejudices are raised divers wayes, but that ⟨p. 69⟩which is the most common and hurtfull, is that, of passionate and provoking expressions against a mans person and his opinions to make him odious, and his errours thought to bee extreame dangerous in that wherein hee dissents from us; these railing accusations, and all other injurious and insolent proceedings, breed averse affections, and stirring up mens spirits to strife and contradictions, augment prejudices extreamly, and fill the Churches with disturbance and confusion.