Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-13
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Washington Theological
HEPENYOHX.
. Rev. VIM HAwLEv, Washington
! : Rev. WV. II. WILMER, Alexandra,
E Rev. OLIVER NoRRIs, Alexandra
| 5 lRey. REvEL KEITH, Georgetown.
Assisted by 3epsrai other literary gentlemen
ofhe Protestant Episcopal Church.
+ any apology were necessary for this
| 1 undertaking, it may be found in TIE
fact. that there is no publication on a SINH
lar plan, in all that section of our country
| lying south of New York, and but one in
the whole of the United States. Ii has
been matter of equal surprize aud regret,
that the Episcopal Church should be so far
J behind other Christian denominations. in
similar efforts 10 disseminate the principles
of religion and piety. Al period like the
present, when the Lord is preparing his
way on earth, by the most remark able Ell
forts of human agency, and the mos won.
derful operations of his providence and
grace-whcn we perceive in every part CT
Chrstendom, praise worthy emulation
10 share in the glorious work of filling the
earth with the knowledge Of the only true
God, and bis Son Jesus Christ it would
| seem criminal for any TO withhold their ex-
ertions, however feeble, in the great enter
prize of human happiness and salvation,
The editors have, therefore, felt it their
duty to make this humble effort to supply
this acknowledged deficiency on the part
of the church in this section of the country,
| and TO bear their share in the common eY-
ertions Of Christians to promote the Re-
deemer's Kingdom. And having OBJ ain
ed the services of gentleman, in whose
talents and principles they have confidence.
whose time will be wholly devoted to the
pefintendence of the work, they feel en-
couraged to solicit the patronage Of the
public.
The publication will be conducted un-
der the immediate inspection and control
of the above named editors, who will form
committee to review every article in
tended for publication. The principles
upon which it will be conducted are those
of the bible, as illustrated in the articles
Liturgy and Hcmiies OF theP Protestant f.
piscopal Church. As members of this
church the editors will feel bound to sup
port the Apostolical character OF he r in
stitu,ions, the pious tendency Of her rites
and ceremonies, and the evangelical ma
ture Of her doctrines But IN these, and
all other discussions. they hope never 10
loose sight Of that great law of charity
whcih teaches us TO preserve the unity Of
the spirit in the bond of peace
| Acting upon those catholic principles. 50
long and so successfully pursued by "The
Christian Observer, their chief object will
be to inculcate sound theological knowl.
edge, and TO delineate and recommend pure
and vital religion. They trust therefore,
that while the members of every Christian
denomination may find something cdiiying
and instructive, none will discover any Just
cause for offence in the pages of this work
General subjects of biblical criticism ,prac-
tical illustrations of scriptural truth, the BIZ
ography OF illustrIous persons, evidences Of
the truth of revelation, essays on the histo-
~ and polity o. the church, reviews OF H.
teresting publications, religious, literary
and philosophical inteligence-in short,
whatever is connected with the promotion
of religion. humanity and literature, will
find place in this repository.
The testimony of experience supersedes
the necessity of dwelling on the advanta-
ges Of periodical publication on the plan
proposed. Its obvious tendency will be
10 render the various departments of reli.
gious knowledge more easy and accessl-
Bile, and give more ready currency and
wider circulation, to those great truths
which involve the present welfare and fu-
ture destiny Of man.
II will tend powerfully to stimulate the
| oE kho
under the difficulties attendant on the pro-
secution Of this work, amidst many other
avocations. should it prove the means un-
der the blessing of God, of enriching any
of its readers with the saving knowledge OF
Christ, and prepare them for participa-
ton in the felicity and glory OF his heaven.
J ly kingdom. With this hope they commit
il into his hands, and confidently solicit
their brethren of the clergy and laity to as
sst them in carrying into effect the objects
Of the undertaking.
TERMS OF THE WORK.
! A volume of the Repertory shall consist
of twelve numbers, of which one shall be
published on the first day OF every month,
,ntaining thirty.two large octave pages,
stitched in blue, and attended with table
OF contents.
The paper used in the work shall be good,
and the Typography executed with The
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The price Of volume is two dollars,
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Ii is designed to enlarge the size Of the
work, without increasing the price, as 5000
as one thousand subscribers shall be obtain
ed.
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