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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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The excellencies of brotherly unity are set forth in the 133. Psal. where first by way of preface and proposition the holy Ghost doth call upon us, and invites us to contemplate and observe the same with admiration in the twofold property thereof, viz. the goodness and the pleasantness which is in it. Behold ⟨p. 90⟩how good and how pleasant it is, for Brethren to dwell together in unity, Vers. 1.
The excellencies of brotherly unitie are set forth in the 133. Psal. where first by way of preface and proposition the holy Ghost doth call upon us, and invites us to contemplate and observe the same with admiration in the twofold propertie thereof, viz. the goodnesse and the pleasantnesse which is in it. Behold ⟨p. 90⟩how good and how pleasant it is, for Brethren to dwell together in unitie, Vers. 1.
Then secondly, by way of proof and demonstration he doth show wherein that goodness and pleasantness doth consist, and whence it doth proceed. The goodness and pleasantness of brotherly unity doth consist in this, that it doth bring with it to those that maintain it, all manner of blessings in great plenty. The blessings are both spiritual and bodily, the first in the Church, the second in the Common-wealth.
Then secondly, by way of proof and demonstration he doth shew wherein that goodnesse and pleasantnesse doth consist, and whence it doth proceed. The goodnesse and pleasantnesse of brotherly unitie doth consist in this, that it doth bring with it to those that maintain it, all manner of blessings in great plentie. The blessings are both spirituall and bodily, the first in the Church, the second in the Common-wealth.