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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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Thirdly, they are bound to look upon themselves and their gifts, as not for themselves but for all, and chiefly for each other to profit withal, according to that of the Apostle, 1 Cor. 12. Vers. 7. The manifestation of the Spirit is given to every one to profit withal; to the Ministers ordinarily the greatest and most useful manifestations are given; and they can profit most thereby one towards another, because in being profitable thereby unto each other; they are enabled so much the more to be profitable unto all.
Thirdly, they are bound to looke upon themselves and their gifts, as not for themselves but for all, and chiefly for each other to profit withall, according to that of the Apostle, 1 Cor. 12. Vers. 7. The manifestation of the Spirit is given to every one to profit withall; to the Ministers ordinarily the greatest and most usefull manifestations are given; and they can profit most thereby one towards another, because in being profitable thereby unto each other; they are inabled so much the more to be profitable unto all.
Fourthly and lastly, in the use of their spiritual gifts wherein they intend to be profitable unto all, they are to subject themselves one to another; as it is written, 1 Cor. 14. Vers. 29. 32. Let the Prophets speak and let the others judge. And the Spirits of the Prophets are subject to the Prophets.
Fourthly and lastly, in the use of their spirituall gifts wherein they intend to bee profitable unto all, they are to subject themselves one to another; as it is written, 1 Cor. 14. Vers. 29. 32. Let the Prophets speake and let the others judge. And the Spirits of the Prophets are subject to the Prophets.