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The sermon in the m or run g was pleached by the Rev . Mr . Paiker of JLewes . It was much approved , and is to be printed for the use and at the expense of the society . The eveningservice was numerously attended . The Rev . Abraham Benriet of Dichling delivered a discourse , which was plain , simple and impressive . The meeting " ¦ was conducted with much zeal and
unanimity . The conversation was interesting and animating . On the whole , there could not well be a more useful or pleasant assemblage of friends . J ohn Chatfield , Esq . was called to the chair . After the ordinary business of
the meeting was transacted , and the state of the funds -with the accounts of the society explained by the secretary , and agreed to by the treasurer , the following resolutions passed unanimously . I . That it is the opinion of this meeting , that a monthly periodical publication , supported by men of ability , and open to writers of all denominations , may have a powerful influence in promoting a spirit of liberality-, and serving the cause of rational religion , among persons wiio may want time or inclination to peruse long and elaborate
treatises . II . That the Monthly Repository is a work which answers the above description-Ill . That impressed with a sense of its utility , we recommend it to the attention of the members of Unitarian
congregations , and particularly advise that each congregation , purchase one or more copies , for the purpose of circulating among those of its members who 311 ay not find it convenient to purchase it for themselves .
IV . That it is highly desirable , that proper steps be taken to introduce into the public worship of Unitarian congregation , the edition of Archbishop Newcome ' s Translation of the New Testament , which is now preparing for the
press . V . That as it is of the utmost importance that Christian ministers should be well furnished with useful knowledge , particularly those branches of knowledge , more immediately connected with their p rofession , we earnestly recommend to the -patronage of the public , the Acade my at York , under the able direction of Mr . Weiibclovcd .
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VI . That the Unit / Uiah Fund for the support of itinerant preaching , having been attended with greater success than could h ^ ve been expected , but wanting additional pecuniary aid to make it more extensively useful , it is the opi nion of this meeting that it ought to be zealously supported .
VII . That a number of books to the value of ten pounds , be given by this society to the managers of the Unitarian Fund , for the purpose of beinodistributed by their preachers . VIII , That a number of books to the same amount , "be given to the Welsh Unitarian Society , for the purpose of distribution .
IX . That tile We stern Unitarian Society , with whom we wish to cherish a friendly intercourse , be invited to concur with us in the promotion of these several objects , and that our secretary be desired to commence a correspondence with , their secretary for this purpose .
X . That our secretary be de ired to make known to the Western Society , the sentiments we entertain respecting the two Societies holding their annual meetings occasionally at the same place . XF . That wishing to see an increase of such valuable practical works , as contain nothing inconsistent with the Unitarian
doctrine , we recommend to the public attention , two volumes of Family Sermons , partly selected , and partly original , which the Rev . James- Hews Bransby , of Dudley , in Worcestershire , is now preparing to publish by subscription .
XIL That the thanks of the meeting be given to the chairman , for his able conduct in the chair . XIIf . That the thanks of the meeting be given to John Kirlcpat rick ,, E q . Treasurer , and John JKuliagar , Esq . Secretary , for their zealous and diligent attention to- * the interests or this Society .
XIV " . That our next annual meeting be held at Dicblhig , in this county , and that the Rev . Mr . Blake , of Crewkhernc be invited to preach on the occasion . ; or in case of his failure , the Rev . Russel Scott , of Portsmouth . JOHN CHATFIELD , Chairman .
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Monthly Repository (1806-1838) and Unitarian Chronicle (1832-1833), July 2, 1807, page 394, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/mruc/issues/vm2-ncseproduct2382/page/54/
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