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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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1 Three or four truly moderate and quiet spirited men, will be sooner found, easier spared from other tasks, and be able to meet more frequently, and constantly then a greater number on each side.
1 Three or foure truely moderate and quiet spirited men, will bee sooner found, easier spared from other taskes, and be able to meet more frequently, and constantly then a greater number on each side.
2 This smaller number will be less subject to distraction and disagreement within it self then a greater number.
2 This smaller number will bee lesse subject to distraction and disagreement within it selfe then a greater number.
3 This number will be sufficient to make a trial, and to discover the way towards an Accommodation which without prejudice to either side may be tendered to all. But if a great ⟨p. 11⟩number should be engaged on each side, they might beget a new division if the parties should not consent unto their results.
3 This number will bee sufficient to make a tryall, and to discover the way towards an Accommodation which without prejudice to either side may bee tendered to all. But if a great ⟨p. 11⟩number should bee engaged on each side, they might beget a new division if the parties should not consent unto their results.