Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-16
Washington Theologica,
EEPERVNRV

Washington Theological,
REPERYORX.
9 Rev. Wm llAwLEY, Washington ,
{ Rev. WM. II. WILMER, Aeysndr;,
s Rev. OLIVER Norris, Alexanjr;s
. lRey. REUEL KEITH, George,ovn
Assisted By 'eperat other literary semlem,-
9fthe Protestant Episcopal Ciurch.
+ any apology were necessary ior this
1 undertaking, it may be found in I6e
tact, that there is no publication on SINH.
lar plan, in all that section of our co,mtr,
lying south of New York, and but one r.
the whole of The United States. /, bae
been matter of equal surprize and regret
that the Episcopal Church should be 50 far
behind other Christian denominations IN
similar efforts to disseminate the principles
ofreligion and piety. Al a period like the
present, when the Lord is preparing hi;
way on earth, by the most remarkable ei.
forts OF human agency, and the most Won
derful operations of his providence and
grace-when we perceive in every part 0.
Christendom, a praise-worthy emulation
to share in the glorious work of filling the
earth with the knowledge of the only true
God, and his Son Jesus Christ it would
seem criminal for any to withhold their ey,
ertions, however feeble, in the great enter.
prize OF human happiness and salvation,
The editors have, therefore. felt it their
duty 10 make this humble effort to'suppIy
this acknowledged deficiency on the pax,
of the chnrch 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 ob'ain-
ed the services of gentleman, in whose
talents and principles they have confidence.
whose time will be wholly devoted to the
supe fintendence 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
q 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 Hcmilies OF theProtestant T.,
piscopal Church. As members of this
church the editors will feel bound to sup.
por! the Apostolical character oil he in
situations, the pious tendency of her rites
and ceremonies, and the evangelical ma
ture of Der doctrines But IN these, and
all other discussions, they hope never to
loose sight of that great law Of charity
| which teaches US TO " preserve the unity ct
the spirit in the bond of peace"
Acting upon those catholic principles, so
i Lave ,nd on cncoacs;yolx, ,urc nod b, NT1.
Christian Obssr0er,' their chief object will
| be to inculcate sound theological know!-
| edge and to delineate and recommend pure
| and vital religion. They trust therefore,
that while the members of every Christian
denomination may find something ediJng
and instructive. none will discover any just
cause for offence in the pages of this work.
General subjects of biblical criticism ,prac-
lical illustrations of scriptural truth, the BIZ
ography of illustrIous persons ,eyidences Of
The truth of revelation, essays on the histo-
ry and polity o: the church, reviews OF in
teresting publications, religious, literary
and philosophical inteligence-in short.
whatever is connected with the promotion
of religion, humanity and literature, will
| fad a place in this repository.
The testimony OF experience supersedes
the necessity of dwelling on the advanta.
ges of a periodical publication on the plan
proposed. Its obvious tendency will be
10 render the various departments of reIi-
gious knowledge more easy and access.
| bic, and give more ready currency and
wider circulation, TO those great truth;
which involve the present welfare and fl.
ture destiny Of man.
| 1t will tend powerfully to stimulate the
exertions of the editors, and console them
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 ofhis heaven
ly Kingdom. With this hope they commit
it into his hands, and confidently solicit
their brethren of the clergy and laity TO as
sist them in carrying into effect the objects
, of the undertaking.
TERMS OF THE WORK.
A volume of the Repertory shall eonsis.
Of twelve numbers, of which one shall be
published on the first day Of every month,
,ntaining thrty-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
greatest care.
The price Of volume is two dollars,
payable in advance; to such as omit tae
advance. two dollars and fifty cents.
Ii is designed TO enlarge the size OF the
work, without increasing the price, as 5000
as one thousand subscribers shall be obtain
ed
Communications and remittances may be
directed 10 any OF the editors. post paid.