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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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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.
4 The way and method of Treating, which is only safe, and wherein lieth a secret enforcement towards an agreement in Christianity cannot be followed by many so well as by few. And to make this good,
4 The way and method of Treating, which is onely saf•, and wherein lyeth a secret inforcement towards an agreement in Christianitie cannot be followed by many so well as by few. And to make this good,
Let us now speak of the last point which is the method and1 manner of proceeding both in the Treaty it self, and in the communication of the results thereof to gain the assent of parties.