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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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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.
First▪ then I conceive that all their meetings to treat should begin and end with prayers, and that by turns one of each side should preside and lead their actions, so that every time by course a new man should have the chair.
First▪ then I conceive that all their meetings to treat should begin and end with prayers, and that by turnes one of each side should preside and lead their actions, so that every time by course a new man should have the chaire.
Secondly, he that doth preside or lead the action shall gather the results and put them to paper; and after the Treaty they shall be registered in the book of their Acts, and at the end of every meeting subscribed by all.
Secondly, he that doth preside or lead the action shall gather the results and put them to paper; and after the Treatie they shall be registred in the booke of their Acts, and at the end of every meeting subscribed by all.