Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-19
PROSPECTUS
OF anew periodical work to be published
in The city Of Washington, entitled The
Washington Theological
kEPENHO&X.

Rev. WIN. Il. WILMER, Alexandria
Rev. OLIVER NoREis, Alexandra,
2 lRey REvFi KEITH, Georgetown.
Assisted By .ererat other literary senslea.e:
ofMe Protestant Episcopal Ciurch.
IF any apology were necessary for TIL.
I undertaking, it may be found in the
fact. that there is no publication on a smi.
lar plan, in all that section Of our country
lying south of New York, and but oue N
the whole of the United States. Ii has
been matter OF equal suTprize and regret.
that the Episcopal Church should be so lar
behind other Christian denominations, in
similar efforts to disseminate the principles
ofreligiun and piety. AT period like the
present, when the Lord is preparing bis
way on earth, by the most remark able ei-
forts OF human agency. and the most Won
deriul operations OF his providence and
grtce-when we perceive in every part OK
Christendom, a pralse-Worthy emulation
to share il 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 ey.
ertions, however feeble, in the great enter.
prize OF human happiness and salvation.
The editors have, therefore, felt il their
luty TO make this humble effort TO supply
this acknowledged deficiency on the par.
Of the chnrch in this section of the country,
and to bear their share in the common ex-
ertions oi Christians to promote the Re.
dpemer's Kingdom. And having OBJ all.
ed the services OF gentleman, in whose
talents and principles they have confidence,
whose time will be wholly devoted to the
superintendent of the work, they feel en-
couraged to solicit the patronage Of tie
public.
The publication will be conducted un-
der the i'm Mediate inspection and control
OF he above named editors, who will form
committee to review every article in.
tented for publication. The principles
upon which it viii be conducted are those
of the bible, as illustrated in the articles,
Liturgy and HcmiIie> OF theProteslant E.
piscopal Church. As members of this
church the editors will feel bound TO sup
port the Apostolicai character OF he in
stituinnS, the pious tendency OF her rites
ami ceremonies, ADD the evangelical na-
ture of her doctrines But IN these, and
ali 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 peace
Acting upon those catholic principles. 90
long and 81 successfully pursued by The
Christian Observer" their chief object will
be to incucate sound theological knowi-
edge and to delineate ami Recommend pure
and vital religion. They trust therefore,
that while the members of every Christian
denomination may hnd something ediiying
and instructive, none will discover any just
cause for offence in the pages of this work.
General subjects OF biblical criticism. prac-
teal illustrations OF scriptural truth, the BIZ
ngraphy of iIIuStrious persons evidences Of
the truth of revelation, essays on the histo-
ry and polty o. the church, reviews OF in.
teresting publications, religious, literary
and philosophical intelligence-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 ofa periodical publication on the plan
proposed. Its obvious tendency will be
10 render the various departments of reli.
giOus knowledge more easy and accessi-
BILE, and give more ready currency and
wider circulation, to those great truths
which involve the present welfare and fu.
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 I'M
der the blessing of God, of rnriching any
of its readers with the saving knowledge Of
Christ. and prepare them for a participa-
ton in the felicity and glory OF his heaven
ly Kingdom. With this hope they commit
it into his hands, and confidently solicit
their brethren of thu clergy and Iaity to as
sist 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,
c ,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
greatest care.
The price OF a volume is two dollars,
parable in advance /; to such as omit the
advance, two dollars and fifty cents.
II is designed to enlarge the size of the
work, without increasing the price, as soon
as one thousand subscribers shall be obtain
ed.
Communications and remittances may be
directed to any OF the editors, post paid.
Any person becoming responsible forfive
subscribers, shall receive sixth copy gra-
It's.
The first number may be expected in tire
month Of IulY Iune Q6