Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-02
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q ReV. WIN nAWLEf, Washington,
g Rev. WV. Il. WILMER, AlexsnJr;,
E nKev. OLIVER NORRIS, AlexanGr,.
IS lRev REUEL KEITH, Georgetown
Assisted BY several other literary seatiems,
ofAe Protestant Episcopal Church.
IF any apology were necessary for hi,
i 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 but one IN
the whole of the United States. II Ia.
been matter of equal surprize and regre,
that the Episcopal Church should be So lar
behind other Christian denominations. in
similar efforts to disseminate the principIe,
ofreligion and piety. AT a period like the
present, when the Lord is preparing BIZ,
way on earth, by the most remark able ef.
forts OF human agency, and the most Won
dertul operations OF his providence and
grace-when we perceive in every part O,
Chrlsteniom, praise worthy emulation
TO share 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.
prize OF human happiness and salvation.
The editors nave, therefore, felt il their
duty 10 make this humble effort TO supply
this acknowledged deficiency on the part
of the church in this section of the country.
and TO bear their share in the common ey.
ertionS OF Christians TO promote the Re-
lee,ner'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 tue
,upedntendence 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 he above named editors, who will form
committee to 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 EIrmiles OF theProtestant l.!
piscopal Church. As members OF this
church the editors will feel bound TO sup
port the ApostoIical character OF he in
stitui ions, The piou. tendency of her rites
and ceremonies, and the evangelical na-
ture of her doctrines But IN these and
all other discussions. they hope never 10
loose sight Of that great law of charity
| whcih teaches us to " preserve the unity OF
the spirit in the bond ST peace
Acting upon those catholic principles. so
long and SO successfully pursued by "Ihe
Christian Observer" their chiefohject will
| be 10 inculcate sound theological knowl-
| 4 I'D TO- dol, 10 1 4
md vital religion. They trust therefore,
that while the members of every Christian
denomination may find something ediiying
md instructive, none will discover any just
ause Tor offence in the pages of this work.
General subjects of biblical criticism .prac-
lical illustrations OF scriptural truth, the ti-
ngraphy of iIlustrlous persons evidences Of
The truth of revelation, essays on the histo-
nv and po!ty o. the church, reviews Of in
teresting pu' locations, religious, literary
and philosophical intelligence--in short,
! whatever is connected with the promotion
of religion, humanity and literature, will
find a place in this repository.
The testimony of experience supersedes
the necessity Of dwelling on the advanta-
ges ola periodical publication on the plan
proposed. lis obvious tendency will be
TO render the various departments Of reli.
gous knowledge more easy and accessi-
Bile, and give more ready currency and
wider circulation, tn those great truths
which involve the present welfare and fu-
ture destiny Of man.
1t will tend powerfully to stimulate The
exertions of the editors, and console them
tko nff IA nj nm he
seCution of this work, amidst many other
avocations, should it prove the means un-
der the blessing of God, of enricbing any
,of its readers with the saving Knowledge Of
Christ, and prepare them for participa.
ton in the felicity and glory Of his heaven
ly kingdom. With this hone they commit
it into his hands, and confidently solicit
their brethren of the clergy and Iaty to as.
sist them in carrying into effect the objects
of the undertaking.
TERMS OF THE WORK.
A volume of the Repertory shall consist
of twelve numbers, of which one shall be
published on the first day of every month,
containing tbirty-two large octave pages,
stitched in 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 az omit the
advance. two dollars and fifty cents.
1t is designed to enlarge the size Of the
work, without increasing the price, as sooa
as one thousand subscribers shall be obtain.
ed
Communications and remittances may be
directed to any OF the editors, post paid
Any person becoming responsible for FIVE
subscribers, shall receive a sixth copy gra.
It's.
The first number may be expected in the
month of july. June 26