Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-21
PROSPECTUS
Of anew periodical work to be published
in the city Of Washington, entitled The
Washington Theological
REpERTONV

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Washington Theological
REPERTONN.
f. fRev. WIN HAwLEY, Washington
8 R.v. WIN. H. WILMER, Ai.xap,r;,,
E Rev. OLIVER Norris. Alexandra
s lRev. REvEL KEITH, Georgetown,
assisted by severoi other literary gentlemen
ofthe Protestant Episcopal Church.
IF any apology were necessary for thi,
i undertaking, i! may be found in Inc
fact. that there is no publication on a SINH.
lar plan, in all that section of our country
lying south of New. York, ana but one IN
the whole of the United States. Ii hss
been matter of equal suTprize and reyret,
tn t the Episcopal Church should be so far
behind other Christian denominations, in
similar efforts 10 disseminate the principles
of religion and pie:y. Al a period like the
present, when the Lord is preparing hi,
way on earth, by the most remarkable el.
forts olhuman agency, and the most won.
derful operations OF his providence and
grace-when we perceive in every par, o,
Christendom, a praise worthy emulation
TO share in the glorious work of filling tae
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 10 make this humble effort to supply
this acknowledged deficiency on the part
Of the cnnrch in this section of the country,
and to bear their share in the common ey-
ertions Of Christians 10 promote the Re.
deemer's Kingdom. And having OBJ ain.
ed the services of gentleman, in whose
talents and principles they have confidence,
whose time will be wholly devoted to the
supe tintendence of the work, they feel en-
couraged to solicit the patronage Of the
pubic.
The publication will be conducted un-
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
ofthe bible, as illustrated in the articles,
Liturgy and Hcmiles of theProtestant ES
piscopal Church. As members of this
church the editors will feel bound TO sup
port the Aposlolical character OF he in.
StituIions, the pious tendency Of her rites
ami ceremonies, and the evangelical ma.
ture of her doctrines. But III these, and
all other discussions, they hope never to
loose sight of that great law OF charity
| whcih teaches us to preserve the unity Of
! the spirit in the bond of peace
Acting upon those catholic principles. so
long and so successfully pursued by The
| Christian Obserrer," their chiefobject will
be to inculcate sound theological knowI-
| 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 just
cause for offence in the pages of this " ork.
General subjects of biblical criticism ,prac-
tical illustrations OF scriptural truth, the BIZ
ography of iIluStrrous persons, evidences Of
the truth of revelation, essays on the histo-
ry and polity o! the church, reviews OF in
teresting publications, religious, literary
and philosophical intellgence-in 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 advanta-
ges of a periodical publication on the plan
proposed. 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 tu-
ture destiny Of man.
1t will tend powerfully to stimulate The
exertions of the editors, and console them
under the difficulties attendant on the pro-
secution of this work, amidst many other
avocations, should it prove the means un-
der the blessing of God, Of enriching any
of its readers with the saving knowledge Of
Christ, and prepare them for participa-
tion in the felicity and glory OF his heaven
Iy kingdom. With this hope they commit
il into his hands, and confidently solicit
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 consist
oftwelve numbers, of which one shall be
published on the first day of every month,
ntaining thirty.two large octave pages,
stitched in blue land 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 may be
directed to any OF the editors, post paid:
Any person becoming responsible for FIVE
subscribers, shall receive sixth copy gra-