Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-18

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q fRev. WIN HAwLEY, Washington,
& Rev. WIN. H. WILMER, AI.xasdrs,
Rev. OLIVER Norris, Alexandra
s REV. REUEL KEITH, Georgetown.
Assisted by several other literary gentlemen
ofthe Protestant Episcopal Church.
F any apology were necessary for this
L undertaking, it may be found in the
fact, that there is no publication on a SIM.
lar plan, in all that section of our country
lying south of New York, and bu; one il
the whole of the United States. 1t has
been matter of equal suIprize and regret,
that the Episcopal Church should be SO lar
behind other Christian denominations, in
similar efforts to disseminate the principles
of religion and piey. Al a period like the
way on earth, by the most remark able et.
forts OF human agency, and the most won
derful operations of his providence and
grace-when we perceive in every part OF
Christendom, 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 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 chnrch in this section of the country,
and to bear their share in the common ex-
| ertions OF Christians TO promote the Re-
deemer's Kingdom. And having obtain
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.
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tended for publication. The principles
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ofthe bible, as illustrated in the articles,
Liturgy and Homilies OF theProtestant +.
piscopal Church. As members OF this
church the editors will feel bound TO sup.
port the Apost6licaI character OF he r in
situations, 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
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the spirit in the bond of peace"
| Acting upon those catholic principles, 60
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Christian Observer" their chief object will
| be to ii1culcate sound theological know-
edge, and TO deIineate and recommend pure
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General subjects of biblical criticism ,prsc-
tical illustrations of scriptural truth, the BIZ
agraphy of ilustrious persons evidences 81
! the truth of revelation, essays on the histo-
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the necessity Of dwelling on the advanta-
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proposed. Its obvious tendency will be
to render the various departments OF rell-
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BILE, and give more ready currency and
wider circulation, to those great truths
which involve the present welfare and iu-
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
avocaiions, should it prove the means IN
der the blessing of God, Of enrcbing any.
of its readers with the saving knowledge oil
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.
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