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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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Section. I.
Being acquainted with the resolutions of some of our leading men, eminent in the prevailing side, to moderate matters, and compose our differences. Happy had this Church and State been if that aim had been carried all along from the beginning in the Counsels and endeavours of1 those, who have been entrusted with the management of affairs; and if it be not now too late to quench this flame, or if it can be hoped that in the midst of so great fears, so many jealousies▪ so different practises, and so loud clamours, and so sensible injuries, mens spirits can be brought to mutual confidence and made susceptible of temperate thoughts towards one another, I would advise all, but chiefly such as have power in the Parliament, in the City, in the Army, and most of all, the General and the Lieutenant. General, on whom the eyes of most men are fixed, to proceed after this manner, and lead as in this way.
BEing acquainted with the resolutions of some of our leading men, eminent in the prevailing side, to moderate matters, and compose our differences. Happy had this Church and State been if that aime had been carried all along from the beginning in the Counsels and endeavours of1 those, who have been intrusted with the management of affairs; and if it be not now too late to quench this flame, or if it can be hoped that in the midst of so great fears, so many jealousies▪ so different practises, and so loud clamours, and so sensible injuries, mens spirits can be brought to mutual confidence and made susceptible of temperate thoughts towards one another, I would advise all, but chiefly such as have power in the Parliament, in the City, in the Army, and most of all, the General and the Lieutenant. General, on whom the eyes of most men are fixed, to proceed after this manner, and lead as in this way.