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i - ¦ mensurate with the time , labour , and money , which must be bestowed on the attempt . The object must appear good even to those who question the efficiency of any means which can be employed . The reply to doubts and questions raised by those who confess the desirableness of the end proposed , must be left to the Missionary's reports , from time to time , of what he is doing-, how be is received , and what are the fruits of his labours . One of his modest and interesting reports appeared in the Unitarian Chronicle for Dec . last , pp . 241—243 . The present report chiefly
When the Mission to the poor was first proposed * my opinion was decidedly thatlt was sufficiently important ih its objects to stand as an-institution ^ y itself , though the simplicity of its affairs would not require more than a very small committee of management * This opinion has been rendered stronger by experience . My opinion now is , not only that it is of sufficient importance to form a separate I nstitution , but thatit cannot be so efficiently managed as if it stood alone * It is certainly not incompatible with-the ^ objects of the British and Foreign Unitarian Association : but the Committee of that Society have enough employment for their time and attention , independently . of the City Mission .
treats of the Sunday ^ School which is flourishing in his district , under his superintendence ; but it shows also that the parents of the scholars take an increasing interest in his labours . He is working upon some of the commonest and strongest feelings of human nature . He is touching the hearts of parents through their children . He is establishing himself among the objects of his benevolent exertions , as one who has both the power and the will to do them good . And , as he becomes established , known , loved , the good which he does will be wider in extent , and deeper in intetisityv 1 cannot but congratulate the friends of the Mission on its prospects . I cannot but call on them to praise Almighty God our Heavenly Father , without whose blessing all-human effort is . indeed vain .
It was clear also from the first , that among the friends and supporters of the Unitarian Association there was wide difference of opinion as to the fitness of the plan for this country , and especially for London * It ' was said it may do very well for Boston , but j ^ ou can make no impression on our Metropolitan profligacy , misery , and debasement . This difference stijil exists , though some converts have been made . On the other hand there are some
who favour the Mission to the poor , who have no cordial feeling towafos the Unitarian Association . Those who rejoice in both * regret this : but where there is freedom of thought there will be variety of opinionV Why should those who thus differ be brought into unwilling union ? Let them each pursue their own course * and seek to do good in their own way * assisted by those who agree with both , and they will each labour with more zeal and earnestness .
Rules for such an Institution would easily be drawn up . Efficient support would not be wanting . It would stand forth as an effort of pure Christian benevolence ; though supported by a party ,. unting § d . by seetLariai ^ mj _ though upheld by the contributions of the rich , directing all its immediate advantages to the poor . If it gained not the applause of men , it would surely have the blessing of God . In any thing that I have said , I beg" to disclaim all intention of blaming either those who differ from me with regard to the Mission itself , or those who may differ from me as to the best means of supporting it and carrying out its intentions . I am only desirous that the greatest good should be done to the greatest number . Ej > ,
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' ¦ ( 36 UNITARIAN CHRONICLE .
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Monthly Repository (1806-1838) and Unitarian Chronicle (1832-1833), March 1, 1833, page 66, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/mruc/issues/vm2-ncseproduct2609/page/2/
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