Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-10-30

| he'. N 1AWLEf- washington,
] Rev. WIN. H. WILMER, Alexandra.
Rev. OLIVER Norris, Alexandria,
: litev REuEL KEITH, Georgetown.
| assisted by jeverat other literary gentleme,,
oflte Protestant Episcopal Church.
any apology were necessary for this
| tact. that there is no publication on SINH
lar plan, in all that section OF our country
lying south of New. York. and hut one in
the whole of the United States. /; mas
heen matter of equal suIprize and regret,
| that the Episcopal Church should be 50 lar
| behind other Christian denominations, in
similar efforts 10 disseminate the principles
OF religion and piey. 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 mos won
deriul operations OF his providence and
grace-when we perceive in every part OF
Chrstendom, 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: ii would
seem criminal for any TO withhold their ey-
erticns, 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 tue chnrch in this section of inc country,
and to bear their share in the common ex-
ertions ul Christians TO promote the Re-
dremer's Kingdom. AM having oh ain.
ed the services OF a gentleman. IN whose
talents End principles they have confidence.
whose tine will be wholly devoted To the
superintendent OF the 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 form
committee TO review every article in
tended for publication. The principles
upon which il will be conducted are those
OF the bible, as illustrated in the articles.
Liturgy and Hcmilies OF thePIotestaDt f.
piscoPaI Church. As members OF this
church tie editors viii feel bound TO sup
port the ApostoIical character OF be in
stituionS, the pIous tendency of her rites
ami ceremonies, aud the evangelical ma
ture of her doctrines But 10 these, and
all other discussions, they hope never to
loose sight of that great law of charity
which teaches Us TO preserve the unity Of
the spirit in the bond OF peace"
Acting upon those catholic principles. so
long and SO succes,iveIy pursued by The
Christian Obserrer, their chief object will
be to incucate sound theological knowl-
edge and 10 delineate and recomme nd pure
and vital religion. They trust therefore,
that while the members of every Christian
denomination may hni something ediiying
and instructive. none i'll discover any lust
cause for offence in the pages Of this work.
General subjects Of biblical criticism ,prac-
tical illustrations OF scriptura truth, the BIZ
ography OF iiluStrious persons evidences Of
the truth Of revelation, essays ON the histo-
ry and polity 0: the church, reviews OF in
tereshng u'licatons, 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 sdvanta-
ges OF a periodical publication on the plan
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, 10 those great truths
which involve the present welfare and fu-
ture destiny of man
exertiOns OF the editors, and console them
under the difficulties attendant on the pro-
secution of this work, amidst many other
ayocations, SHOULD it prove tho means UNI
der the blessing of God, of ,nriching any
oi its readers with the saving knowledge Of
Christ, and prepare them for participa-
ton in the felicity and glory of bis heaven
ly kingdom With this hope they commit
il into his hand, and confidently solicit
their brethren OF the clergy and aity to as
sit them in carrying into effect the objects
OF the undertaking.
TERMS OF THE WORK.
A volume of the Repertory shall consist
Of twelve numbers, CT which one shall Inc.
published on the first day of every month.
{ ,ntaining thirty-two large octave pages.
slitchedin 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 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 soon
as one thousand subscribers shall be obtain
ed.
Communications and remittances NAV be
directed to any OF the editors, post paid.
Any person becoming responsible for FIVE
subscribers, shall receive sixth copy esa-
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