The Members of the Established Church Vindicated

The Members of the Established Church Vindicated - from certain charges, direct or implied, in a letter addressed to them by the Rev. John Alexander, on the subject of Infant Education

In times and under circumstances of an ordinary character, the letter, to which the following pages refer, might with safety be left to find its proper place in the public mind. It is characterized by a spirit of mildness and conciliation; and, as much of its censure is founded on erroneous impressions, the consequences would have been but momentary. But, in the present extraordinary times, there are not wanting those who would gladly seize upon the occasion, as a favourable one for widening the differences and perpetuating the antipathies, which unhappily prevail among Christians, and hence it appears desirable that the public should be set right with regard to the course now taken by those who are implicated in the charges. It should be borne in mind, that the exhibition, in St. Andrews Hall, was Mr. Wilderspins own speculation. By myself and by some others, it was however favourably viewed, under an impression that a feeling would be excited where none had previously existed, and that it might possibly open the way for an extension of the system. Mr. W. was requested to meet a few gentlemen, at the Hall in the Market, to explain to them the nature of his system, and he there again mentioned his intention of assembling the children for examination in St. Andrews Hall. He was distinctly asked whether the directors or the committee of those schools had been consulted, and he as plainly replied that there would be no difficulty on that head. On the subject of the expenses the way was not so clear,with his usual liberality he declared that he did not seek remuneration, but still he thought he ought to be indemnified from lossand after some loose discussion it was agreed that those present should be responsible for any loss. It was finally arranged that free tickets of admission should be given to the Sunday school p. 5and other teachers. Of these, 300 were distributed to the various Dissenting Congregations in the city. The public were admitted at sixpence each person, and the proceeds went to the erection of the gallery, the purchase of buns for the children, and a gratuity to Mr. Wilderspin; a small contribution being collected from the responsibles to make up this sum. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 63330
Author: Geary, William
Release Date: Sep 28, 2020
Format: eBook
Language: English