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setting moment , yet there is some degree of life and warmth in me that shall enable me to go on with diligence and
perseverance , perhaps too with some success , in the great duties of my profession . I have had the pleasure of seeing many fears of progress in the cause of Unitarianism , in different parts of the
kingdom , and when that tongue which now humbly addresses you , shall be still in the silence of death , I am sure there are those who are rising up amongst us , who will not suffer that great cause to fall , but will be diligent and persevering in
promoting the objects of Christian truth Our friend on my left hand , ( Mr . Tayler , ) in the course of his address this -morning , brought forward the beautiful comparison of the kingdom of heaven to a grain of mustard seed , which when cast into the earth is the least of all
seeds , bat in process of time grows up till it becomes a great tree , spreads forth its branches , and all the fowls of heaven lodge in it with peace and security . I cannot but consider this as a prophecy
respecting Unitarian Christianity . It primarily alluded to the rise and progress of Christianity , which 5 from a small beginning , obtained a vast and extensive increase , spreading that mighty tree and its branches from the east to the west 5
and from the north to the south in the earth . Gentlemen , you will cordially join with me in the wish that Unitarianism may thus spread its grateful shadow over all the earth . I would say , ' Amen , even so come , Lord Jesus . ""
Mr . Scott . " Gentlemen , I have been called * a venerable champion of Unitarianism / and it is true , I am grown old and grey-headed in its service . I have been many years toiling up hill in the cause of Unitarianism . I have been long
endeavouring to sow the small grain of mustard-seed which sny friend has spoken of , and I now see its growth . What greater gratification can we have , than seeing such a number of friends to such a cause ? When I recollect , that when I first became an Unitarian it was
regarded as a disgrace to bear that name , and that now our fellow-countrymen have been compelled to allow , that we can be good citizens , and good subjects , in spite of our creed , we cannot but rejoice at such a victory over bigotry and prejudice . Gentlemen , I feel greatly gratified in seeing so many consistent supof
porter ^ Unitarianism ; men of character , men of zeal , and men of talent ; men who would reflect honour on any cause which they espoused . I have allied myself to the British and Foreigu Association , in the hope that my life may be spared to testify my zeal , to accelerate tJl progress of truth , through every hour
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and every day of my life , which , though necessarily short , I trust , to the last moment ; , will be devoted zealously and sincerely to the cause of truth ., " Mr . Kell returned thanks .
The Chairman then gave , with a deserved eulogiurn on the virtues and talents of some of the most distinguished champions of the Christian faith , The memory of our departed worthies . " " Mr . Hardsng , and our other Missionaries / 3
Mr . Harding returned thanks ; and , after adverting to the labours of Mr . Wright , by whose zealous and prudent exertions Unitarianism had been planted , and continued to grow and thrive where its name had been before unknown , gave
an interesting detail of his own missionary journeys , in connexion with the Kent and Sussex missionary Association , and more recently in the counties of Somerset , Dorset and Gloucester , under the direction of the Association for those
counties , assisted by Mr . Martin » He lately preached at Nails worth , Tetbury , and other places in the populous district which lies on the borders of Gloucestershire and Wiltshire ; in the former place 5 where probably Uuitarianisni had never before been preached , to a numerous and
attentive congregation . Mr . Martin afterwards preached to a larger audience ^ and on tlhe Sunday following , the place of meeting was completely filled . Mr , Ho left tracts with the people , who
expressed considerable anxiety to hear more concerning this doctrine . He observed with pleasure the increase of education among the poor , and the consequent desire of information . From these circumstances the happiest results were to be anticipated .
The Chairman then proposed the health of their highly-valued and respected Secretary , Mr . Aspland , who , he lamented to say , was suffering under indisposition so severe as to prevent his attendance on the present occasion . Mr . Aspland ' s health was drunk with every demonstration of respect .
The health of Mr . Fox , the Foreign Secretary of the Association , was then given from the Chair . After the applause with which the toast was received had subsided , Mr . Fox said" Mr . Chairman and Gentlemen ,
although we are met this year in a new place , and under a new designation , and I . stand before you in a new capacity , yet you make me feel that I am still among those who were accustomed to
meet as supporters of the Unitarian l « und , and that although the forms in ay be changed , the spirit is the same . You are manifesting towards individuals tlfe same encouraging . sympathy and kindness , and 1 am struggling with those overwhelming
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intelligence * —British and Foreign Unitarian Association Anniversary * 30 ?
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Monthly Repository (1806-1838) and Unitarian Chronicle (1832-1833), May 2, 1826, page 307, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/mruc/issues/vm2-ncseproduct2548/page/55/
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