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cipated the difficulties of the measure t * efpre it was publicly explained , antl that they were prepared vigilantly to observe that explanation , and carefully , but candidly , to examine the developement of the design . To the
Committee it has appeared to originate in imperfect information , and to be one of the most needless and objectionable measures that has been recently submitted to Parliament . ' Its final adoption the Committee would greatly deplore , and will be impelled by public
duty strenuously tjo oppose . Nor will they be daunted in that opposition by their knowledge that the measure may have eloquent , powerful and hierarchical support ; since numerous communications already indicate that their
opposition will be assisted by Dissenters * and Methodists of every Denojnination , by Quakers , Catholics and Jews , and by pious and liberal mern-Jbers of the Established Church who disapprove of sacramental tests , of the further union of the Church and the
State , and of the -additional intermingling of clerical functions with civil duties and secular affairs . But as the measure is postponed for six months—as no further proceedings can occur until another Session of Parliament—as any Bill then introduced
must be deliberately discussed—and as the plan may then be greatly modified and improved , the Committee deem it respectful to the benevolent proposer of the measure , as well as obviously expedient , to abstain from any immediate and public opposition to the plan .
Yeft they assure their friends , that their vigilance will not abate , and that they will invite their assistance when danger is imminent , and whenever combined and general efforts may be required ^ nd can av ail . At that season they haveTbeen taught by experience to oelieve that all the numerous
congregations connected with their Society , and all the friends of liberal education and religious freedom , though habituftlhr lovers of peace , roused by their CWJh fuac ^ ioipcjllflgf by principle and ditty , will instcuotljf gwake ; ^ tnd they hope that their fywkipt , universal , temperate , but firm and zealous cooperation will induce the Parliament , tlie Adtntoiatt ^ tipii ,, apd even the most determined advocates of , th ^ measure , td tafeat their disapprobation with the
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respect which their numbers , their property , their intelligence , and especially their moral and religious character will well deserve . Great , however , will be the
satisfaction of the Committee , if intermediate representations and private labours shall prevent the necessity of such public exertions , and of that pleasure we shall cordially an < J joyfully partake . THOMAS tElAATT , JOHN WILKS ,
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Siiu 1 AM a constant reader of your Publication , and never fail to feel a considerable degree of interest in its contents . The spirit of investigation and inquiry into theological questions which it is calculated to inspire and
promote , meets my entire and warm approbation . I am persuaded that , from the vast importance of these inquiries and this investigation to the well-being and improvement of the
human race , it has a right to stand prominently foremost on your pages . But there are auxiliary subjects , highly promotive of the cause of truth and righteousness , which I wisfi to see more attended to in your Miscellany . The one now uppermost in my mind , is the question of the " Lawfulness of
War amongst Christians" —a question allowed by all to be of great moment , and one that is daily coming more and more under public discussion . That Unitarians as a body are deci * dedly the friends of peace , I cannot doubt . But I wish to see many more of them come ardently and actively forward , to promote a cause which
calls forth the best feelings of the heart , and embraces the best interests of the human race , both here and hereafter ; and I know of no means rhore likely to draw their attention towards it , than a discussion of the subject by some of your intelligent Correspondents .
A preparation for , and the practice of what is termed strictly defensive war , is defended , and judged pot only expedient but necessary for Christian nations in the present time , by many members even oJF our Peace Societies ,
and it ; te npt my inten % n nomjo ( Jebate tfagis point . —I ani anxiqps w titm their m ^ vim ^ id $ b ranch of , tiifc W , system , /^ h * $ V j ?? *» * pmW *? me , we may immediately top &way *
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414 Lawfulness of ff ^ ar amongst Christians .
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Monthly Repository (1806-1838) and Unitarian Chronicle (1832-1833), July 2, 1820, page 414, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/mruc/issues/vm2-ncseproduct2490/page/34/
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