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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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And thus much for the preparative engagements, now I come1 to the work of the meeting to give advice concerning the matter, the manner, and the circumstances thereof, to make it orderly within it self, and without all prejudice effectual towards others, which will be if the right way of communicating their results be taken and followed.
And thus much for the preparative ingagements, now I come1 to the work of the meeting to give advice concerning the matter, the manner, and the circumstances thereof, to make it orderly within it self, and without all prejudice effectuall towards others, which will bee if the right way of communicating their results be taken and followed.
- 12. For the work it self and the way to proceed therein.2. For the worke it self and the way to proceed therein.
In these things I shall be brief, because the particular determination of all things of this nature, doth belong properly to those that are appointed to meet; yet because generals may give without all prejudice some overtures to advance their negotiation; I shall offer these following thoughts to their consideration.
In these things I shall bee brief, because the particular determination of all things of this nature, doth belong properly to those that are appointed to meet; yet because generalls may give without all prejudice some overtures to advance their negotiation; I shall offer these following thoughts to their consideration.