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be lamented , that religious prejudices should ever obstruct plans of benevo ^ lence . Notwithstanding ' , however , the opposition made to this society , it is actually formed , and professedly on the liberal principle of *• The Widows ' Ftidd . "
The objects of relief are stated to be , Aged and Infirm Protestant Dissenting Ministers of the three Denominations , Presbyterian , Independent and Baptist , in necessitous circumstances . With respect to the two latter denominations , there can be no
ground of dispute ; but some respectable persons * in a neighbouring county , tvith whom I have lately conversed , think the first , Presbyterian , is a term which needs explanation . They are rtot satisfied that it will always be con * strutted by the committee , to include ministers who profess Unitarian sentiments , or at least those of that class ,
whp are by their opponents improperly called Socinians * They wish , therefore , for an explanatory / clause to be adopted at a general meeting of the friends to this institution , extending its benefits , in express terms , to Aged , Infirm and Indigent Dissenting
Ministers of the above description . Had not opposition been made to the comprehensive plan , no doubt , probably , would have been entertained Inspecting the term Presbyterian including Unitarians . This fact , however , being known , I am authorized
tp state , that some opulent and liberal Dissenters are induced hereby to withhold tti ^ ir subscriptions from this institution , who would readily contribute , were they satisfied on this point . While with the most friendly views
to the Society , I make this statement , I would express my own conviction , that it is actually designed to include Unitarian Dissenting ministers of every class , by yourself my dear Sir , and those of your associates who are actuated by the same liberal
spirit . As a subscriber to this institution , may I be permitted to suggest the propriety of a rule being laid down , relating to the recommendation of
proper objects , and that their respec ^ live cases be considered by the com * mittee , without regard to the religious sentiments of the ministers recommended ? 1 » end an answer to your obliging
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communications thus publicly , with a view to excite the attention of the friends to this noble and benevolent society , to the point proposed , and to procure such an explicit declaration of the objects to whom it is to extend its aid , as will prevent the possibility of mistake . With best wishes for its
prosperity , and with sentiments of high approbation of the active exertions of yourself and of your associates in the cause of Christian charity , believe me to be , My dear Sir , Very respectfully yours , THOMAS HOWE .
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626 On Correspondence with , Foreign Unitarians .
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Liverpool 9 Sir , October l % 9 1818 . IT has often been a matter of regret , that among Unitarian Christians , as a body , there should be so little of that connexion and co-operation which distinguish most other sects . The formation of Associations and
Fellowship Fund Societies , will do a great deal to remedy this evil at home ; hut I cannot help being of opinion , that much lukewarmness , and consequently much ignorance exists as to the extent and progress of Unitarian Christianity in other parts of the world .
If we really believe that the diffusion of dirine truth is of high importance , and contemplate every human being as a brother , we surely ought not to allow a small portion of the globe to bound our views ; but should be equally desirous of aiding the great cause of Reformation , wherever there
appears an opportunity of accelerating its progress . It may be argued , and perhaps justly , that a vast uncultivated field lies before us at home , but there does not seem to be any
just reason why we should be inattentive to what is passing elsewhere ; for though we may not have it iti our power to assist much in the work , still it must be mutually encouraging to know the success of the various
labourers in the vineyard , however distant the scene of action . Among most other denominations , the constant communication pmerved by their missionaries or correspondents , gives thorn a decided superiority in point of intelligence , and tfteif periodical publications g xftibft & picture of operations almost co-extetisive with the gfobe I ' tedH To th £ ofoter-
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Monthly Repository (1806-1838) and Unitarian Chronicle (1832-1833), Oct. 2, 1818, page 626, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/mruc/issues/vm2-ncseproduct2481/page/26/
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