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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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As for the communion and correspondency which the primitive Ministers maintained one with another in the Ministerial works; we shall find that it did tend to these four ends.
As for the communion and correspondencie which the primitive Ministers maintained one with another in the Ministeriall workes; wee shall find that it did tend to these foure ends.
First, to advance the conversion of the Gentiles to the faith and profession of Christianity.
First, to advance the conversion of the Gentiles to the faith and profession of Christianitie.
Secondly, to build up and confirm those that had received the truth of the Gospel, that they might be settled therein.
Secondly, to build up and confirme those that had received the truth of the Gospel, that they might be setled therein.
Thirdly, to preserve those that were settled from the danger of seducers.