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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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from whence we must forcibly conclude, that if there be no such ⟨p. 107⟩expression of love, but rather of disaffection, and of hatred to one another in our Ministry, that we make it apparent unto the world; and to our own consciences, when they awake, it will be evident, that we are none of his servants, nor his disciples, nor his friends; but rather the servant, disciples, and friends of his enemy, the Prince of wickedness in heavenly 1matters. Therefore let no man be deceived with fair pretences of holiness, and with large pleas and discourses about special rights; the Apostle tells us, that if we have bitter envy and strife in our hearts one against another, and if we glory therein, we 2lie against the truth: For the wisdom by which men are led in such cases, descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, and devilish.
from whence wee must forcibly conclude, that if there bee no such ⟨p. 107⟩expression of love, but rather of disaffection, and of hatred to one another in our Ministery, that wee make it apparent unto the world; and to our owne consciences, when they awake, it will bee evident, that wee are none of his servants, nor his disciples, nor his friends; but rather the servant, disciples, and friends of his enemy, the Prince of wickednesse in heavenly 1matters. Therefore let no man bee deceived with faire pretences of holinesse, and with large pleas and discourses about speciall rights; the Apostle tells us, that if wee have bitter envy and strife in our hearts one against another, and if wee glory therein, wee 2lie against the truth: For the wisedome by which men are led in such cases, descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensuall, and devillish.