Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-06
PROSPECTUS
OF new periodical work to be publish ,
in the city of Washington, entitled the
Washington Theological
REpERTORX.

o FREY. WIN HAwLEY. Washington.
s Rev. WIN. II. WILMER, Alexandra,
E Rev. OLIVER NORRIS. Alexandra,
: lRev. REUEL KEITH, Georgetown.
| Assisted by sererai other literary gentlemen
ofMe Protestant Episcopal Church.
If sny apology were necessary for this
undertaking, it may be found in the
ftct, that there is no publication on SINH
Jar plan, in all that section of our country
wing south of New York, and but one in
the whole of the United States. 1t has
been matter of equal surprize and regret,
that the Episcopal Church should be so lar
behind other Christian denominations, in
similar efforts to 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 most won
deaul operations OF Lis providence and
grace-when we perceive in every part OF
Christendom, praise worthy emulation
| to share in the gforious"rork of filling the
earth with the knowledge of the only true
God. and his Son Jesus Christ it would
seem criminal for any 10 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 ne country,
and to bear their share in the common ex-
ertions ui 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-
coursged to solicit the.patronage the
public.
The publication will be conducted I'M
der the immediate inspection and control
of the above named editors, who will form
committee 10 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 theProteslant E.
piscopal Church. As members of this
church TIE editors " ii feel bound 10 sup
port the Apostolical character OF he 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 to
loose sight of that great law of charity
which teaches as 10 . preserve The unity Of
the spirit in the bond of peace"
Acting upon those catholic principles. so
long and SO successfully pursued by "7he
| Christina Observer" their chief object will
be to inculcate sound theological knowl-
edge and to delneate. and recommend pure
| and vital religion. They trust therefore,
that while the members of every Christian
denomination may find something edifying
| 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
ngraphy of illus'rIous persons evidences of
tie truth of revelation, essays on the histo-
ry and polity o: the church, reviews Of in
teresting publications, religious, literary
and philosophical intelligence-in short,
whatever is connected with the promotion
of religion. humanity aud literature, will
, 6nd 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. It's obvious tendency will be
TO render the various departments of reli-
gious knowledge more easy and sccess-
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 twill tend powerfully to stimulate the
exertions of the editors, and console them
! under the difficulties attendant on the oro-
secution of this work, amidst many other
avocations, should it prove the means un-
der the blessing of God, of eHiching anv
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 COMM.
it into his hands, and confidently yolici,
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 consi.. .
oftwelve numbers, of which one shall be
published on the first day of every month,
c,ntaining thirty-two large octave pages
s,itchcdin blue, and attended witlsa 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 10 such as omit the
advance, two dollars and fifty cents.
1t is designed 10 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 becomino reSpons;bja f,r 6,,r