Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-30
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assisted by severai other literary gentlemen
efMs Protestant Episcopal Church.
IF any apology were necessary for this
] undertaking, it may be found in The
fact. that there is no publication on slmi.
lar plan, IN all that section OF our country
living south of New York, and but one in
the whole of the United States. 1t ha;
been matter of equal surprize and regret,
that the Episcopal Church should be so lar
behind other Christian denominations. in
similar efforts to disseminate the principles
OF religion and piety. Al a period like the
present, when the Lord is preparing mis-
way on earth, by the most remark able eff.
forts Oh human agency, and the most son-
derlul operations >ot his providence and
grace--when we perceive in every part q
Christendom, a praise-worthy emulation
10 snare in 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 theireA.
ertions, however feeble, in the great enter.
prize o. human happiness and salvation.
rhe editors nave, therefore, felt it their
duty 10 make this humble effort 10 supply
this acknowledged deficiency on the par.
Of tie church in this section of The couniry,
ana to bear their share in the common ex.
ertions OF Christians 10 promote the Re.
iremer's Kingdom. And having OBJ ain
ed the services OF gentleman, in whose
talents and principles they we confidence.
whose time will be wholly devoted To the
supe fintendence Of the work, they feel en-.
lcuuraged 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 it will be conducted are those
Of the bible, as illustrated in the articles
Liturgy and Hnmilies OF theProtestant b.
piscopa Church. As members OF this
church the editors ill feel bound TO sup
port the Apostolical character OF be in
stitu ions, the pious tendency Of her rites
and ceremonies, and the evangelical ma
ture of her doctrines. But ~ 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, 90
| long and so SUCCESSFULLY pursued by The
Christian Observer" their chief object will
be TO inculcate sound Theological knowl-
| Edge and To delineate and Recommend pure
md vital religion. They trust therefore,
that while the members of every Christian
denomination may find something edifying
md instructive, none will discover an} Just
cause tor offence in the pages of this work.
IenrraI subjects Of biblical criticism, prac.
teal illustrations Of scriptural truth, the BIZ
ography OF illu>trIous persons, evidences of
he truth of revelation, essays on the histo-
ry and poiIty O. the church, reviews OF in
eresting publications, 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 a1vanta-
ges of a periodical publication on the plan
proposed. Its Obvious tendency will be
to render the various departments of reli
gious knowledge more easy and accrssi-
Bile, and give 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
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 IN
der the blessing of God, of -nrching any
of its readers with the saving Knowledge Of
Christ. and prepare them for participa-
ton in the felicity and glory ofhis heaven
ly kingdom. With this hope they commit
It into his hands, and confidently solicit
their brethren of the clergy and laity to as
sist them in carrying into efec. the objects
Of the undertaking.
TERMS OF THE WORK.
A volume of the Repertory shall consis.
oftwelve numbers, of which one shall be
published on the first day of every month,
containing thirty-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 as omit the
advance. two dollars and fifty cents.
II 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 era.
It's.
The first number may be expected in tie
month of July. June 26
Flour Business.
TINE subscribers respectfully inform
i their friends and the public, that they