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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 positive effects of the spirit of love and unity, are the expressions of all good will towards others in the common profession, and the use of all the means whereby the integrity thereof may be upheld in every one. These are chiefly,
The positive effects of the spirit of love and unitie, are the expressions of all good will towards others in the common profession, and the use of all the meanes whereby the integritie thereof may be upheld in every one. These are chiefly,
1 Mutual care to build up each other, to pray for each other, to keep each other in the love of God, Jud. 20. 21. and to this effect. 2 To look to each others things, and not to our own things alone, Phil. 2. 4. and 1 Cor. 10. 24. 3 To serve each other in love, Gal. 5. 13. 4 To please our neighbour for good to his edification, Rom. 15. 2. 5 To provoke one another to love and good works, Heb. 10. 24. and to follow the good whereunto we are provoked, Hebr. 12. 14. 6 To exhort and admonish one another, Heb. 3. 13. Rom. 15. 14. 7 To prefer others to our selves in love and by humility, Rom. 12. 10. Phil. 2. 3. 8 To have compassion on each other in cases of infirmity, considering our own condition, lest we also be tempted, Jud. 22.