Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-10-29

ReY. WIN fAwLEY. washington,
: Rev. WV. ii. WILMER, Alexandra,
Rev. OLIVER NORRIS, Alexandria
Trey REUEL KEITH, Georgelow
ASSISTED by several other Herory genfiemta
ofthe Protestant Episcopal Church.
:F any apology were necessary for this
un iertakIng, il may be found in the
ffct, that there is no publication on SINH
lar plan, in all that section OF our country
lying south of New York, anG but one in
tue whole of the United States. T. Lac
been matter OF equal suTprize and regret,
th't the Episcopal Church should be so far
behind other Christian denominations, in
similar efforts 10 disseminate the principles
OF religion and piety. Al period like the
present, wien the Lord is preparing hi,
way on earth, by The most remark able Ell
forts Of human agency, and the most Won
dertui operations OF his providence md
grace-when we perceive in every part OF
Christendom, a praiSe-Worthy emulation
to share il The glorious work of filling the
earth with the knowledge of the ONLY true
God, and his Son Jesus Christ; il would
seem criminal for any 10 withhold their ex-
ertions, however feeble, liz the great enter
prize OF human happiness and salvation.
The editors have, therefore, felt il their
duty 10 make this humble effort 10 supply
this acknowledged deficiency on the part
OF the chnrch in this section Of Inc country.
and to bear their share in the common ey-
ertions oi Chrisla 10 promote the Re-
deemer's Kingdom. An having ob ain.
ed the services OF a gentleman. ~ nose
talents and principles They We c"niti, nee,
whose time will be wholly devoted Ia The
,upe fintendence OF the ORR. they lee, en-
couraged to solicit the Patronage OF the
public.
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committee to review every arii,. IN
tended for publication. The rEC.pes
up"u which it viii be- conducted art dose
o. the bible as illustrated in the ari,les.
Liturgy and Hcmi!ies OF thePIotcstam f.
?iscepaI Clu!ch. As members OF Ills
hurch tie editors vii feel Iound 10 sup
uor, tie AposiOiical character al hcT in
sltu'Ious, The p,ou> tendency OF her r,tes
ani ceremonies, and the esange.ICa ma
ture OF her doctrines But III these, and
all other discussions, they hope never to
loose sight OF that great law OF cha lily
whcih teaches us TO preserve The unity Of
the spirit in the bond Oh peace "
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be to inculcare SOUND theological knuwl-
edge and TO delineate AMI recommend pure
and vital religion. They trust therefore,
that while the members oi every Christian
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and instructive. none " i'll discover any lust
cause tor offence in the pages of this work.
General subjects of biblical criticism ,prac-
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ography of iIuslrlous persons, evidences of
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bic, and give more ready currency md
wider circulation, to those great truths
which involve the present welfare and fu-
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eXertions of the editors, and console them
under the difficulties attendant on the pro-
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ayocations. should il prove the means I'M
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of It's 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 hands, and confidently solicit
their brethren Of the clergy and laity to as.
sist them in carrying into effect the objects
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