Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-10-26
PROSPECTUS
Of new periodical work to be publish 4
in line city OF Washington, entitled tie
Washington Theological
NEpERYORN.


assisted by ;everGi other literary gentlemen
ofhe Protestant Episcopal Church.
+ any apology were Necessary for this
Undertaking, II may be found in the
fact. that there is no publication on a SINH
lar plan. 10 all that section OF our country
ly ing south of New York, ana but ole in
the whole of the United States. Ii has
been matter of equal suIprize and regret,
ia. the Episcopal Church should be so lar
Iehind other Christian denominations, in
similar efforts 10 disseminate The principles
vi religion and piety. Al a period like the
present, when the Lord Is preparing bis
way on earth, by the most remarkable el-
forts OF human agency, and the most Won
derful generations OF his providence and
grace-when we perceive IN every part OF
Christendom, a praise worthy emulation
To sbaIe ia the glorious work OF filling The
earth with tie knowledge OF the on!y true
Gcd. and bis son Jesus Christ it would
seem criminal for any to withhold their ex-
ertions. however feeble, in The great enter
prize al human happiness anu So len.
The clitors have, therefore, felt it their
duty 10 make this humble effort TO supply
this acknowledged deficiency on The part
OF the chnrch in this section OF Inc County,
AMI to bear their share in the common ~
ertons Of Christians 20 promote the Re-
deeiner's Kingdom. And having ob ain.
cd the services OF gentleman ~ whose
t:ients ana principles Jheyh We niiCence,
whose time will be wholly devoted to The
.upeinteudence of the work, they fee en-
cousaged to solicit the patronage of the
nuhlic.
The publication will be conducf. d I'M
Der the immediate inspection and control
Ut Inc above named editors. who will form
= committee 10 review every artIClI in
en!'ed for publication. ] he principles
!pCn which it will be conducted are those
Oi the bible. as illustrated in the articles.
Liturgy and Hcmilies OF theProteslant f.
piscopal Church. As memt ers OF ibis
church the editors Will feet tound 20 sup
port tie Apostolcal character OF he in.
stitulions, 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
whcih teaches as TO preserve the unity Of
the spirit in the bond OF peace.
Acting upon those catholic principles. so
long and So successfully EursueG by The
Christian Observer, their Chief OBJECT vii
be to incuicale sound Theological know
edge andto delineate and recommend pure
and vital religion. They trust therefore,
that while the members CT every Christian
denomination may find something editying
and instructive. none will discover any lust
cause for offence in the pages Of this work.
General subjects uf biblical criticism .prac-
tical illustrations OF scIiptura truth, the BIZ
ngraphy of llustrious persons evidences Of
the truth Of revelation, essays ON the histo-
ry and polity o. the church, reviews OF in
terestiDg 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 advanta-
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 accessi-
BILE, and give more ready currency and
wider circulation, 10 those great truths
which involve the present welfare and flu.
ture destiny of man.
1t will tend powerfully to stimulate the
exertons Of the editors, and console them
under tue difficulties attendan, on the orc
secution of this work, amidst many other
ayocations, should it prove the means un-
der the blessing of God, of ,D<iching 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 hope they commit
il into his hands, and confidently solicit
her brethren OF the clergy and Iaity to as
si>t 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,
{ ,ntaining thirty-two large octave pages,
s,itched-in 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 he
work, without increasing the price, as soon
az one thousand subscribers shall be obtain-
ed.
Communications and remittances nav be
directed to any OF the editors, post paid
Any person becoming responsible for FIVE
subscribers, shall receive sixth copy gra-
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