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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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First, that the ground wherefore they ought to profess and practise Unity and Forbearance one towards another, is the undeniable Law of Christian Brotherhood.
First, that the ground wherefore they ought to professe and practise Ʋnitie and Forbearance one towards another, is the undeniable Law of Christian Brotherhood.
Secondly, that the Terms of Unity whereunto they have already attained, are full and satisfactory, and that the terms of the Forbearance which they should intend to practise are plain and easy to be acknowledged and settled amongst them.
Secondly, that the Termes of Ʋnitie whereunto they have already attained, are full and satisfactory, and that the termes of the Forbearance which they should intend to practise are plain and easie to be acknowledged and setled amongst them.
Thirdly, that the Motives which should induce them to the acknowledgement, profession, practise; and settlement thereof; are as strong as unavoidable necessity, and the highest relation unto duty can make them.
Thirdly, that the Motives which should induce them to the acknowledgement, profession, practise; and setlement thereof; are as strong as unavoydable necessitie, and the highest relation unto dutie can make them.