Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-10-28
PROSPECTUS
Of a new periodical work to be publish 4
in the city of Washington, entitled the
Washington Theological
kEpERTONY.

Washington Theological
kEpERTORY.
o Rev. WM HAwLEY. Washington.
: Rev. WIN. Fl. WILMER, Alexandria,
: Rev. OLIVER NORRIS, Alexandra,
| 5 lRey. REuEL KEITH, GEORGETOWN.
.issised BY 5eaerai other literary gentlemen
ofMe Protestant Episcopal Church.
! + any apology were necessary for this
1 undertaking, il may be icund in the
fact. that there is no publication on SINH.
lar plan, in all thai section OF our corntrJ
lying south of New York, AMI but one ia
the whole of the United State. At Las
been matter OF equal sUpriZe ana regret,
that the Episcopal Church should be SO ,sT
behind other Christian denominations, in
similar efforts 10 disseminate the principles
Of religion and piety. Az period like-the
present, W hen the Lord is preparing his
way on earth, by the most remark able ef-
forts oi human agency, and the most WON
derful operations OF his providence and
grace-when we perceive in every part OF
| ChrIstehdom, 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 ouId
| seem criminal for any 10 withhold their ey-
ertions, however feeble, in the great enter
| prize of human happiness and salva.ion.
| The editors have, therefore. felt il their
duty 10 make this humble effort TO supply
this owedged deficiency on the part
Of the church in this section of inc country,
and to bear their share in the common ex-
ertons oi 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 th. 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 fern
committee to review every ariCh in
tended for publication. The PRINCIPLES
upon which it will be conducted art rLose
of the bible. as illustrated in the articles.
Liturgy and Hcmlies OF theProtesian, f.
piscopal Church. As members OF his
church the editors " i'll feel bound 10 sup
port the Apostolical character OF he IN
stituions. the pious tendency of her rites
ami 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 us to "preser,e the unity Of
the spirit in the bond of peace.
Acting upon those catholic principles. so
long and so successfully pursued by 1.-The
be to incucate sound theological knowl-
edge, and to delineate 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 lust
cause for offence in the pages of this work.
General subjects of biblical criticism .prac-
tical illustrations of scriPturaI truth, the BIZ
ngraphy OF illustrIous persons evidences Of
the truth of revelation, essays On the histo-
ny and polity o: the church, reviews OF in
teresting publications, religious, literary
and philosophical intelligence-iD short,
whateveris 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 sdyafita-
ges ola periodical publication on the plan
proposed. Its obvious tendency will be
to render the various departments of reli-
giOus knowledge more easy and scctssi-
BILE, and give more ready currency and
wider circulation, to those great truths
which involve the present welfare and flu.
ture destiny of man.
1t will tend powerfully to stimulate the
exertions Of the editors, and console them
under the difficulties attendant on the pros
secution of this work, amidst many other
avocations. should il prove the means un-
der the blessing Of God, Of en~iching any
of its readers with the saving knowledge Of
Christ, and prepare them for participa-
ton in the felicity and glory ofhis heaven
" kingdom. With this hope they commit
il into bis hands, and confidently solicit
their brethren of the 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
oftwelve numbers, of Wsich one shall be
published on the first day of every month,
{ obtaining thirty-two large octave pages.
stitchedin blue, and attended with a 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,
payable in advance to such as omit the
advance, two dollars and fifty cents.
1T Is designed to enlarge the size of the
work, without increasing the price, as seon
as enc thousand subscribers shall be obtain
ed.
Communications aud remittances may be
directed.sp any Of the editors, post paid