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would then come within the reach of all classes of persons , who might feel inclined to become subscribers . As there are many persons partial to the doctor ' s
theological works , and those on collateral topics , who do not feel an equal interest in such as are on scientific subjects , perhaps it would be the better wav to form */ an arrangement , so that the scientific ones should come last , and in such a manner that the subscribers might be at liberty either to take or omit them .
I wish very much to call the attention of Unitarians to the execution of this important
publication , as it will not only tend materially to promote the extension of knowledge and virtue , but also to raise a durable monument of
their affection and regard to the memory of the indefatigable , learned and pious author . Humbly praying that the wise and benevolent Ruler of ihe Universe may send forth an ample supply of such faithful and disinterested labourers into his harvest ,
as was Dr . Priestley , I remain , Sir , with my best wishes for the progressive popularity of your excellent Repository , Yours , &c . GAIUS .
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Extracts of Letter ? from the late Rev . JZ . Davies * Sjr , As the duty of Unitarian Ministers boldly to state and defend
their sentiments , has been often disctissed , it may not be unacceptable to many > of your _ readers to have the following thoughts on the subject 5 which I extract from a teller received from the late Rev .
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6 . Davies , of Evesham , upon his opinion and advice being asked about the propriety of a young Unitarian minister dwelling often on his peculiar tenets . < c I am extremely glad to find that ? * * * is sound in the faith , and 1
cannot be displeased at his zeal for the propagation of his apostolic creed . He is not ignorant , I am confident , of the efficacy of good principles thoroughly understood , deeply imbibed , and care * fully cherished , to promote the melioration of the heart , and the direction of
the conduct * —in warm , but rational devotion , in an exemplarify of life , free on the one hand from any degree of laxity , and on the other , from any unnecessary stiffness , or its frequent concomitant , a proud ostentation of sanctity which is the odious badge of many
enthusiastic sects in our day . But the point I had immediately i » view * was to express my thoughts respecting the propriety of his expressing his zeal warmly and frequently in defence of bis
doctrines . His conduct minis respect must be modified by many complex considerations , as his . talents , his audience , and connections , and the probability of making favourable impressions : lie must follow his own well-informed
conviction as to the mode of uniting the wisdom of the serpetit with the innocence of the dove . The latter , lam glad to infer from your account , he is in no great danger to sacrifice to the former . In some cases , silence is criminal , but a sincere declaration can at the worst be deemed only imprudent . But a seasonable
declaration , Oh 1 how good a thing it is I when coming from a respectable quarter , and verified by powerful arguments . Will it throw any light upon this subject , if I mention two modern divines only , of of the same orthodox sentiments , but widely different in their manner of divulging them , and at the same time men of equal integrity : the one "Dr , Lardner
who seemed to have t > een forced by his conviction of duty , notwithstanding hit aversion to controversy , ttf deliver , the truth . He has been honoured by all parties of divines , the highest dignita ries of the church , andd&fitfrtoQp with die appellation of the learned mi cW did Dr , Lardncr . ^ Fhci « the matte * rested ; He was so otiyf n& ftmootb * ti * t nobody thought himself hurt by his to *
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318 Extracts of Letters from the late Rev . B * Davies .
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Monthly Repository (1806-1838) and Unitarian Chronicle (1832-1833), May 2, 1813, page 318, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/mruc/issues/vm2-ncseproduct2428/page/34/
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