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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 although it cannot be denied, but that it is just with God, to suffer Satan thus far to prevail against all for the sins of all, and to make this breach upon the Leaders for their1 failing in the Ministry; yet it is far from me to think, (as some do) that the promise of God is failed in this our age; at if there were neither true Church nor Ministry any more amongst us, or any where in this world, but that the gates of hell, having prevailed against the Church, which Christ did once institute by his Apostles; a new mission must be expected, and a new foundation laid for the erecting of his kingdom. I say God forbid that I should think so. Yea, let God be true but every man a liar: for I believe that heaven and earth shall pass 2away, but the word that is gone out of Christs mouth shall not pass away. Now Christ upon a special occasion said distinctly unto ⟨p. 80⟩his Disciples three things, which are these.
And although it cannot bee denied, but that it is just with God, to suffer Satan thus farre to prevaile against all for the sinnes of all, and to make this breach upon the Leaders for their1 failing in the Ministery; yet it is farre from mee to thinke, (as some doe) that the promise of God is failed in this our age; at if there were neither true Church nor Ministery any more amongst us, or any where in this world, but that the gates of hell, having prevailed against the Church, which Christ did once institute by his Apostles; a new mission must be expected, and a new foundation laid for the erecting of his kingdome. I say God forbid that I should thinke so. Yea, let God bee true but every man a liar: for I beleeve that heaven and earth shall passe 2away, but the word that is gone out of Christs mouth shall not passe away. Now Christ upon a speciall occasion said distinctly unto ⟨p. 80⟩his Disciples three things, which are these.