Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-04
PROSPECTUS
Of new periodical work to be publish d
in the city of Washington, entitled the
Washington Theological
hEpERTOMY

MEY EHIORI.
% cRev. WV HAwLEY, Washington,
5 J Rev. WIN. II. WILMER, Alexandra,
+ Rev. OLIVER NORRIS, Alexandra.
5 lRev. REUEL KEITH, Georgetown.
assisted by several other literary gentlemen
ofAe Protestant Episcopal Church.
IF any apology were necessary for this
undertaking, il may be found in the
fact thak there is no publication on a SINH
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 has
been Inatter OF equal suIprize and regret.
that the Episcopal Church should be SO lar
behind cher Christian denominations, in
similar efforts to di sseminate the principles
OF religion and piety. AT period like the
present, when the Lord is preparing his
way on earth, by the most remark able ef-
forts Of human agency, and the moss won
dertu operations OF his providence end
grsce-when we perceive in every part OF
ChrIstendom, a praise-worthy emulation
10 share in the glorious work of filing the
earth with The knowledge OF the only true
God, and his Son Jesus Christ il would
seem criminal for any to 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 church in this section of ne country,
and to bear their share in The common ey.
ertions OF Christians TO promote the Re-
dpemer's Kingdom. And having oh ain
ed the services OF gentleman, IN whose
talents and principles they have confidence,
whose time will be wholly devoted to the
superintendent OF the work, they feel en-
couraged 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
a 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 theProtestant E.
piscopal Church. As members of this
church the editors will feel bound 10 sup
port tue 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 to preserve The unity of
the spirit in the bond Of peace"
Acting upon those catholic principles. so
long and so successfully pursued by "IRe
Christian Observer" their chief object will
be to inculcate 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, more will discover any lust
cause for offence in the pages of this work.
General subjects of biblical criticism .prac-
teal illustrations OF scriptural truth, the BIZ
ography of iluStrIous persons evidences of
the truth Of revelation. essays on the histo-
ry and polity o: the church, rev.awso CT in
terestins publications, religious, literary
and philosophical inteiiIgence-in short,
whatever is connected with the promotion
of religion, humanity and literature, will
find place in this repository.
The testimony of experience supersedcs
the necessity of dwelling on the sdyanta-
ges of a periodical publication on the plan
proposed. Its Obvious tendency will be
TO render he various departments of reli-
gious knowledge more easy and accessi-
bic, and give a more ready currency and
wider circulation, 10 those great truths
which involve the present welfare and fu-
ture destiny OF man.
1t will tend powerfully to stimulate The
exertons 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-
ton in the felicity and glory OF his heaven
" kingdom. With this hope they commit
it into his 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
oftwe!ve numbers, of which one shall be
published on the first day of every month,
{ ontaining thirty-two large octave pages.
slitchedin 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 volume is two dollars.
payable in advance; to such as omit the
advance, two dollars and fifty cents.
II is designed to enlarge the size of the
work, without increasing the price, as socn
as one thousand subscribers shall be obtain
ed.
Communications and remttances may be
directed to any OF the editors, post paid.
Any person becoming responsible forfve
cr,bar-, Oh IN