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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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3 And although our addresses should be thus towards all,1 yet this must not hinder a more special application of our self to some, who are likely to be more capable then others of good motions: such then as are of good report for piety and parts, such as are noted for temper and moderation from humane passions, and such as are apparently zealous for the works of Reformation, ought to be looked upon with a special eye and sought out. They ought to be dealt withal more plainly and more fully, for the setting of their judgements aright and the clearing of doubts which they may have concerning our ways and principles: and then we ought also to put an edge upon their affections to concur with us towards a progress in public works; that the righteousness which doth reach alike unto the edification of all, may be advanced for the completing of the work of our reformation.
3 And although our addresses should bee thus towards all,1 yet this must not hinder a more speciall application of our selfe to some, who are likely to bee more capable then others of good motions: such then as are of good report for piety and parts, such as are noted for temper and moderation from humane passions, and such as are apparently zealous for the workes of Reformation, ought to bee lookt upon with a speciall eye and sought out. They ought to be dealt withall more plainly and more fully, for the setting of their judgements aright and the clearing of doubts which they may have concerning our wayes and principles: and then wee ought also to put an edge upon their affections to concurre with us towards a progresse in publike workes; that the righteousnesse which doth reach alike unto the edification of all, may bee advanced for the compleating of the work of our reformation.
- 13. To make a more special application to those that are of note.3. To make a more speciall application to those that are of note.