Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-13
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been matter Of equal sulprizc and Ieyrp.
that the Episcopal Church should he sy.sr
behind other Christian ienOmmatior. n
similar efforts 10 disseminate The principle
of religion and piety. Il period ike he
present, when the Lord is preparing r.,
way on earth, by the most remark ojie et.
forts of human agency, and the mos won.
der(ui operations OF his providence ana
grace-when we perceive in every par, o,
COristendom, a praise worthy rmuiJirr
to share in the glorious York Of hll;ng the
earth with lhe knowledge Of the only i'm,
God. and his Son Jesus Christ; it Mngd
seem criminal for any 10 withhold ihcir,y.
ertions. however feeble, in the gre. enter.
prize OF human happiness and saiv,.ion.
The editors have, therefore. felt il In If
duty TO make this humble eltor, to .u,,iy
this Acknowledged deficiency on the psIt
OF the chnrch in this section OF ne Co.r.ry.
and to bear their share in the common ~.
ertiOns OF Christians TO promot, t., Re-
deemer's Kingdom. And having % ain.
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OF the bible As illustrated in the srtt rs,
LiTgy an | ltnmlie- OF theProteSlan +,
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and ceremonies, aud the eYangelicd ma
ture of her doctrines But ~ these, and
all Other discussions. they hope never 10
loose sight OF that great law OF Chai7
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General subjects Of biblical criticism. prac-
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the truth OF revelation, essays on the histo-
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under the difficulties attendant on the pro-
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avocations, should it prove the mean: III
der the blessing OF God, of vnrchin+ any
| of its readers with the saving know lo'. Oh
Christ, and prepare them for psrtIcipa-
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