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THE
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FORMATION,
AND
COZOrSTZ OTTXON,
OF THE
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! YORK, U. C. BIBLE SOCIETY,
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WITH THE
JblRST ADDRESS OF ITS MEMBERS,
to i:iiEi&
CHRISTIAN FRIENDS.
YORK^
rniNTlD BY ROBSRT STiiTTOK,
1838.
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MAY
PATRON.
HllExcEt.t/RS'CV t;,e Likutlnavt Uu vr.n.voi;, MA.ion i.'r s'tr ^I,<
SIR JOiiiN COLBORNE, i\.€.B. fttc. tSie. <siu.
PRESWENT.
19o5 Tlie Tlon J II DUNN, Receiver GencraK
ViCE-PRESlDEStS.
Dr. Baldwin, M.P,
Dr. Morrison,
J. E. Small, Esq. Barrister.
i, Ketchum, Esq. M.P.
Robt. Baldwin, E«q. Banihtcr.
THEASURBR,
Peter Patcrson, Esf(. •
SECRETARIES,
Revd. .Taines Harris. •
" Alexr. Slewiut.
DEPOSITARY.
Mr. Edward Henderson,
MEMBERS OF
Messrs. Abrm. Wilcox
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Peter Seacor;!,
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John Ashbiidge,
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4iulrcw Johnston,
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James Ross,
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Gforge Deiinison,
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John Gamble,
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Josh Van Allan,
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Th.js. Cai Crae, Jun.
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Aiidw. McGlashen,
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Wm. Patrick.
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Diuican Kennedy,
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Joseph Wcnham,
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COMMTTTEE.
Messrs. Colin Drummond,
Jas. Armstrong,
Jas. Cockshiit,
Harvey Shepherd,
Henry Mosley,
Jas. Leslie,
John Ross,
Malm. McLellan.
Jatnes Mitchel,
Jas. .\j nisirong-,
Thos. Armstrong*,
Dr. Burnsidc,
John McFarlane.]
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FORMATIOX AND CONSTITUTION
or Tiir. \oiiiz
BIBLE SOCIETY.
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rister.
VTEE.
lolin Drummond,
as. Armstrong,
'as. Cockshiit,
larvey Shepherd,
lenry Mosley,
^as. Leslie,
^ohn Ross,
^nlm. McLelkn.
latnes Mitchel,
fas. Ajnisuong-,
Phos. Armstrong-,
Dr. Burnsidc,
lohn McFarlaneJ
A Meeting convened in the Masonic Hall, on the even,
ing of Monday, the rid November, 1828, for the purpose
of forming a Bible Society, auxiliary to, and to co-ope«
rate with the British and Foreign Bible Society.
After prayer by the Rev. James Harris, — 1st, It was
moved by Mr. Stewart, and seconded by Mr. Harris— that
the Hon. John Henry Dunn take the Chair, which was
Unanimously agreed to,
2nd, Tlie Honble. Chairman, in a neat and pathetic
Speech, which did great honour to bis feelings for the
good cause, opened the meeting, by pointing out the pur-
posj for which it took place, viz. — to form a Bible So-
ciety, whose sole object should be the circulation of the
Scriptures, without note or comment.
3rd, The Secretary of the Committee read the follow-
ing Hub's, which had been prepared by the Committe, for
the adoption of ll e meeting-
Laws &f Regulations of tht York Auxiliary Bible Society.
Rule 1st. — This Society shall be denominated, The
York, U. C. Auxiliary Bible Society— haviuj; the same
object in view as tlie Brit-sii and Foreign Bible Socit^ty,
viz. — the circulation ol ilie liiblt-, without note or com-
ment—to act in concert with the Parent Society, or sepa-
rately, as circumstances may require.
Rule 2nd. — The Society shall consist of all who are
disposed to promote the object of the Institution, wiihou'
regard to diifcrences of religious sentiments.
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Rule 3rd.— Every subscriber of five shillings annually,
shall be considered a member as long as be pays his sub-
scription.
Rule 4lii,— A Subscriber of fnv pounds, shall be a
member for life. Donations of uny amount, small Of
great, will be thankfully received.
Rule 5th.— The business of the Society shall be con-
ducted by a President, five Vice-Presidents, a Treasurer,
t\ro Sscretaries, a Committee of twenty-seven of its own
Members, and a depositor of its Bibles. Nine of the
Committee (the first on the list) shall go out annually —
and five shall be a quorum. Ministers, of all denomina-
tions, who subscribe, shall be stated members of Cora-
faittee.
Rule 6th.— The Committee shall meet on the first
Mondays of November, February, May, and August, or
when called by the Chairman, or any three of the Direc-
tors.
Rule 7tli. — The Society shall meet annuallv on the
second week in February, in York. The day and hour
to be fixed by the Committee, and advertised — at which
meeting the Committee shall give an account of their
transactions and Funds.
Rule 8th.— Every Subscriber of one pound five shil-
lings annually, shall be entitled to purchase Bibles and
Testaments, to the amount of five pounds, at the reduced
prices of the Society.
Rule 9th.— The Committee shall be empowered to sell
the Scriptures, or to give them gratis when they find well
authenticated claims. They are to purchase from the
Parent Society to supply their wants, and, if there is any
overplus Funds to spare, to remit the same to the Parent
Society, for the purpose of supplying other Nations with
the pure word of God.
Rule 10th.— No alteration shall be made in these laws,
but at a General Meeting of the Society— arid any pro
posed alteration must be published, in at least two, of the
York Newspapers, one month previous to that Meeting—
and approved of by two thirds of the Members present at
such Meedng.
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ive shillings annually,
ig as he pays his sub-
n pounds, shall be a
\y anioiuit, small oi
Society shall be con-
jsidents, a Treasurer,
;nty-seven of its own
Bibles. Nine of the
ill go out annually—
Brs, of all denomina-
d members of Cora-
11 meet on the first
Hay, and August, or
y three of the Direc-
eet annually on the
The day and hour
advertised — at which
an account of their
3ne pound five shil-
purchase Bibles and
lunds, at the reduced
be empowered to sell
when they find well
purchase from the
and, if there is any
B same to the Parent
{ other Nations with
I made in these laws,
ciety — ar)d any pro
at least two, of the
ijs to that Meeting-
Members present at
Thf'!i£ iltJf.-t lu.nn^j: hem nad. — ■
Mttkk l>i. -Dk. Halivvin. iM. 1*.. .>/ore(/--Th!M the
Rule?. HOW rewiU be udopteil as the Constitution ol this
Society. The Di. delivered an exLclleiit fc^peeeli,— alter
wliich, Jesse Ketcbmu. Esq. M.i' seconilecl the motion.
The motion was then put froai the Chair, ami carrieii una-
nimously.
Motion i>nd.— Db. MoRRisoy then rose and Moved—
That tlie lion. John Henry Diuin, Heceiver General of
this Provmce, be Fresidem o« this bociety. <S'.t. Hen-
derson seconded ttiis motion, which was put by Dr. Bald-
win, and unapmiousi}' agreed to.
Motion drd 1>r, Uuii.nside Mowf?— That Dr. Bi-ld-
win, M.Fm Dr. jVIorrison, Jesse Ketchum, I'sq., M. 1*.,
James E. rimall, Esq., Piarrister, and Robeii Baldwin,
Esq., Barrister, be Vice-Presidents of this Society, Mr.
iMciiellan seconded the motion — carried, neni, con.
Motion itn.— The Rev. William RyERSON rose, and
after a very unpressive Speech, , 3ioi'et/--'l lijt Peter Pa-
terson, i^sq., Merchant, bs Treasurer — the Rkv. James
Harris, and Alexander Stewart, Secretaries— and Mr.
Edward Henderson, Depositor of Books. This motion,
havuig been seconded by Mr. James Armstrong, was car-
ried tmaninvously.
Motion 5th.— James E. Small, Esq., Barrister, after
an exci-'lleiit, appropiiate Speech, 3ioL'et/— That the loI«
lowing persons be Members of Committee, until the next
General Meeting in February, 1850, and that the Com-
mittee may fill the vacancy if any one relui>es to act.
Messrs. Abrm Wilcox,
" Peter Seacord,
John Ashbridge,
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Andrew Johii'ilou,
Jiinics Ross,
George Deunison,
Joliti Gamble,
Josh. Van Allan,
Thos. Carfrae, Junr
Andw. McGliishen,
Win. Patrick,
puncan Kennedy,
•los-oph Wenhain,
Jas. S, Howard,
Messis. Coiui Di tiuunond,
" Jas. Aimstrong-,
.las. CocUsliui,
HarveyShtp.iei'd,
Henry Mosley,
Jas. Leslie,
.Tolin Ross,
Maim. McLcllan,
James Mildiel,
Jas. Arms' rong,
Thos. Armstrong-,
Dr. Burnside,
John iNlcFarlane,
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11ns motion was scconrled \,y Mr. Prki Pati-rs )[• aiul
carried — iiein. con.
Here ilie Secrciai y ro.ul ilm Adilrcss whfch ancnmp:t-
nies these Rules and llesohuiuns, lur tive uitiHobdliuii oi'
the .Meeting—after which—*
xMotion eth John Rolph, Esq., Bsrrister, M. P.,
Moved—Th^t the Address noiv read be adopted as the
primary Address of Ihe Society, and be printed and cir-
culaied, with the Rules, by the Comiaittec. Mr. Rolph,
with his ii?ual elnrnience, made a moist appropvi.'itt% and
jiJithoiio S^ee ; 1, ^ hich gratified, and animated the Meet-
ing.
Mr. Mitchel 9pok*» after Mr. Rolph, and seconded the
motion, which was carried without opposition.
Motion 7i'i.-~RoEERT Baldwin, Ksq. Banister, next
addressed the Meeiinn;, with inueh feeling and zeal for
the good duse, and with his usual aciunen—and Moved-'
That His Eiicellency, Sip. Joiiy Colbornk, K, C. B.,
Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada, &o. &c. &,c.,
be respectfully requested to become Patron of this So-
ciety.
^ Thi? motion ivas seconded by Mr. Henderson, and car*
ried with applause.
Motwit £th.— -The Revd. Aiexandkii Stk^aiit, after
a few appropriate rpuiarks» A/oi'e(i— That it be recom-
ITieTided to Ladies, as well as to Centlenu;n, in York» and
in the Gouiuiy around, to form .4s6oc<«f jo«s, in aid of this
Society,
Mr. James Cockslnit, after a short Speech of <Tonimen-
dation of the grand object, seconded the motion, which
was carried.
Motion 0th.— The Rev, Jai^^f.s IlAnnis, after reading
a letter from the Rev. John West, and shortly, but pathe-
tically, recommending the measure, A/ot'ci/— That the
thanks of the Society be given to the Rev. John West,
for his visit to York, and to the Parent Institution for its
generous oiler of assistance through him. This motion
was seconded by Mr. Howard, and carried.
Motion 10th. — Mr. Suluvaw MovetU after some ap-
propriate remarks, — That the thanks af the Meeting h»
K^
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Pottr Paters )[• ;uia
jss which accnnip:t-
r the a|)jHohatiou o^'
.» Barrister, M. P.,
be adopted as the
be printed and cir*
aitrec. Mr. Rolph,
>st appropvi itt% and
animated the Meet*
1, and seconded the
position.
Ksq. Banister, next
feeling ;uid zeal for
men— and A/ow<^—
>LBORNK, K, C IJ.,
;ul;i, &o. &c. &,c.,
ratrou of this So-
[enderson, and car*
KR Stkwaiit* after
That it be recom-
3nu;n» in York» and
ifio«s, in aid of this
Speech of <Tonimen-
thf motiont which
RRifi, after reading
shortly, but pathe*.
A/oi'ct/— That the
! Rev. John WesJ,
t Institution for its
bim. This motion
ried.
ed, after some ap*
^f the iMeeting b»
riv'^rt 10 tl.e gociety of Masons for the ti^f nf rlieif IT.ilT.,
This inotKJ.i \v:is ^ccoiuIcmI bv Mr. KiMrhuuit and v aiH'd.
/V/o//nH mil.— Jamk-i E. ©ma-uu Esq. Barrister, ilien
•3/„i,f</_Tli;it a hiul>M npiian be now opened* for forward-
ing this good catis«.
This motion wa» seconded hy Dr. Baldwin* and car rictl.
Motion 1 2th.— It w^i* then Mowd by John Rolph, Rs^.
Barrister, M. P., «»nd seconded by Robert Baldwjn, hscj.
Barrister— That the thanks of the Meeting be given to the
Hon. J. H. Dunn, for his attentive and pohte rondn. t ,n
the Ctiair. Carried with applause* after being put bv Dr.
Baldwin, M. P.
The Hon. Chairman, in that condescending and poUtc
manner, so pe( uliai to himself acknowledged ti»e honor
done to hin» by the Society.
Motion tSth.— l he Hor.. Joi
Seconded by Dr. Baldwin, th^
the Secretary of the Coni.iiiti
cause, which was earned—and k
of the honor done to him, and ex^;
hion to contitHie to exert liimself in tht
I ]Mr. Smalj> iVforrc(/— Tliai Mr. Stewart should condndc
'' the Meeting by Prayer.
After Prayer, a number Subscribed— and to swch an
amotmt, that it is evident they feel the importance of the
object.
The Meeting Ia?ted from Seven o'clock, till a Uttlc past
Nine. It i^ hoped tho?e wlm attended reckoned it a feast;
and the Conunittee rcj^rei that arr mgements were not
' made for giving all the Speeches to the pubUc at foH
length.
The "cause is of God. snd 1$ sure to prosper. It is
hoopd that many of those who ha"e now stooti aloof, par-
ticulirly those who are looked to by others as paJterns of
ali th^t is good, « ill soon conie forward and shew their
good will to this noblest of causes.
We ought not 'o siiisfy ourselves by supporting one
I good InstUution, but, in as far as <3od i^as pros|jerfd i»,
we shouid forward every cause, whitli has the glory of
' God, and the good of our Neighbour for its object. Of
'>unn, ^fored'-»
he Meeting to
;tiviry in the
jiowledgment
IS (!etv rnana-
.e.
all the schemes supportetl hy Clnistians, thep/«ii»'nt stand*
tlmnn the list. In ciiculatins the IViUK «'P '^'-"'^ '»«*
the Apostles of Christ to preach— the best Missionaries
that ever went out,— and Christ has ()romUftl to l-e with
them to the end of the worid. They s.jeaktnuh .uul notW
intr but the truth. They have the keys ui' i'nc
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Tlie Committee appointed to prepare for<» and call the
General Meeting, have acted ancordini; to their ht*t jiidfij-
Iiient: and invited those whom they ihousht 'ii'.' best fri**iM»»
of the li;stiiiuion to take an active part. Thnf mntf have
erred. They may hav;; left out some of its best frienrls, and
invited otheis vvho?e /eal is not so great. If m», ihey
have don' it in i^unotanee— and thev know that the re^il
friends of the In'stilution will manifest their ze-il hy the
next time the Society meets. They merely notice thiS
that none in.?y take offence; assuredly declaiing that they
v\ ished to avoid giving nffence.
They wrote to all the Ministers* of Religion in Town.
veqnestinK them to intimate tiio Meeting, and to attend
themselves to give a Stiniuiuii to the Meeting.*
• NoT»:,— It IS hopc(t tijat the sysbfance of «omc of tlip Speeches
Wj!l appear in the pviblic prims, and stimtilate other* to form
SocJeues for forwarding the »ame laudable purpose.
IttioluHona of the Committee, lOlft Xotfmftcr, tS28.
Thut the Town of YmU and its Neighhourhood. t)e 'It-
vide'l into nine Wards, and that two of the Con.nuttec
so to^'-elher as Collectors to each VV-trd, and call at every
f :iuse* to .quest Subscriptions and Donations, and to en-
nuire into the wants of every person as to Bibles. They
are to ascertain Itow much (and at what season) each can
give for a Bible or Testament, (the highest, only cost
price.) These are to recommend tiecessitous cases to the
Secretaries, and give in their list to the Treasurer. To
begin their visits next week.
Ward Ist.—East of Market Sqtiarc, and south of King
Street, to the Don.
Co//erfoj«.— Messrs. Mitchel and Cockshut.
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, ^^„ j„d._West of Market Squ«e, wud. .f lii«»
S.te«. and east of Yong« ^"-'; _,„,, ji,Lert,».
W.«» 3rd.-AU«est of Yonge Street, und south rf
^ w.^.r StiPet to number Bay, both
Waud 4th.— From Peter btieei, to iiu
^.desof Dundas Su^et. t w^nham.
Co«ec/ors.-Mes5r.. Denn.5on and Wenham. ^
«r « ^th -From Peter Street, east to Yor.ge ^ t-fi..
Ward Dtli.— -r rom x ^ ^^^.. „ p.irAulv Town.
„orth of King Street, except Pg »f"'-. .
Collectors.-iUs«.- Patrick ai.d Shepl.erc.
W«. e,U,.-Mc^u.y To,v ,.nd =U north of Vn.^^
Street, on both s.des ut \ oi^ge street,
'^ Co«ec....-M,»«. Jul". ««»« »" •^^ ■^™^"7- ,
School Street* north ut Kirg »^>^eei
^ Coto<«™.-Me»«. Howard and Kenned, . ^
W.ao 8th.-An .a« of Central School Street, »nl
W,no xth-From .b. Do- «, M.. Chns, Snrall . Lo.h
ride, of -"= t^™^- y^„ j^,„„ ,„., A.„l,r,dge.
CoHeclors.— MesstJ. »"■ parnestiv, request
ir7» The Co.nmitt,!i respecilully, ' "' ^i" goc eti«, or
MhXters of aU denotnioatron. to lor^r Bible ,-oe,et,
Aiiociatioiu. »(^|<x STEWART, Secretakv.
N. B.-The 'l^easurerat^d each <)[ ^he^^eurvest.!-
in Subscriptions ^^ j'-^Xne abov named are im-
published, that none may ^^ar me a ^^.^^^ ^^^^
^ostors. Besides each -° 7^^^^^^^;^ ^,j^ b^y tl:3 Sccre-
number of their Ward on the bacK, «?,»«« J
tary.
10
Primanj Address of the York Bible SoriEir, to lid)
Chnstinn Friends of all dtnoniimtions.
•Dear Friends,— It is witb ;nin,G;led feelings of regret
and icy that we now address you. We regret that we
have let so pood a ca.ise as the circulation of the Holy
Scriptures, lie so long dorinant-but we rejoice that now
a new stimulr.s is given to the work, and we hope the zeal
and activity of the love.s af trnth, ^^ery where, w^ll in-
crease, until every family, mkI every individual of the hu-
man race shall be in possession of the word ol God.
Brethren,— our reason for addressing you is, to inspire
vou. if possible, with such a ze.l for the circulation of
ib» Holv Scriptures, as nothing but death can extinguish.
The cause is so good that no opprobnuni can make us
ashamed of it, and we hope that no difficulty or trial ^^ll
ever divert us from supporting it. Its object is so exten-
sive that we need to call on all the friends of truth to lend
their helping liand. It has so many enemies that we need
arousi all the energies of the people of God to engage
in the work, and to come, " to the help of the Lord agamst
the mighty."
It is the cause of Cod, tlierefore we are certain of ulti-
mate success. The L^rd has engaged to budd up Zion-
to raise her ruins-and to make her - a praise m the
whole earth."
ITe bas from the beginning wrought by means, and the
£re;.t anuoi.ited mean of illummating the world, is the
Ion! of Ld. Tlie labours .)f the IMissionary w.Il be in
vain, unless lie carries the Scriptures along with him, and
1 Ifiken. nnn)lds the .ay of life.- Tl.es^ only are a de
lo nu' he tbe nations u ise unto salvation. '1 hey onl) teach
e plan of salvation, a.ul exhibit that mor.biy uh.ch is
Vlealing in the sigl.t of .lebovab. in them -e have eter-
m-.l life, l"-c>u.se ibov testify ot Jesus. If the l^i 'le lu.s
1, id.tHied our minds-r.r.fied om- hearts-and U\W^
o r sotds with the hope of eternal life, &c. shall we not
exert Purselve:, to the utir.ost of our power to convey the
sam blessing to other. ? living will not impovensh o
own souls, a^Kl we ar. only i3tcwards, ttnder f'"' > "J^^"^
niouev. Is it ros.iblc for us to love our neii^hboui and
uotendeav
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The.e is r'o cause equaUoths^ l ^^^.^^^ ^^.^j^^ ^^ ,y^
ty, however valuab e, nay f J*;" '"^^j .__Come then, dear
i nothhig to the «^^^>-^^^^" "f, S^^fi" 'the good cause. It
friends, let -^^^^:;^l^^^L. To suppose the
is true we must meet ^un oj^f .^^ ^^ .^],
contrary would be to -PP- ^ ^^.^^Lvkness will oppose
ready accompUshec ^U who i ^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^.
the circulation of .\f f 7' * denomination are on our
guish. But the faithful "f^^;^;/^ '.'.^"captain. Under his
tide, and the great J^^^,;^V^\\;^^^°':^> i , power we may
guidance we '-y "^-^ J^^'^ LuJ shall'not be in vain
,,«st-not doubtmg ^^^^^^ ° „^,,,,,.„i .e.sonings of men
m the Lord.' Yf-,rnf he word of Jehovah, sprmg
against the ^'^^^"•■•^V ♦ Hinn^ and vif.ated feelings.-
{^n^ darkened ^^"^^^'^^^""^"^,^' '^efo.^ the pure rays of
They cannot stand one mornent be o e , ^^^^ ^^^^^
the/unof nglueousues^, .inch e^^^^^^^^ ^^^
of God. We need n t ear t" ^'^ ^,^,„d^,d of light,
?;-;l,ta^n^'l^;nr:«eci u;;^ them, as the sun has
upon the glimmering tap^r.
own lesponsibdity, they ^v^" .^jl ,,i^„ ,,due
th. good work, and ihey ^^^^'^^ ' drculation. They
supp"^^; tb At "^'^'^ '/ ' ^^,i,,„ ,i„, need that exists for cn-
citherfr..mv^an Unowm.^^ ^^^^^^ of opporttmit^ of
culatu.g tlie huipiu.es, < co,,j,,nial to their feel-
contributing their •'"«;; ;^;^;^>^ j,^,i,,y removes every
'r- ;^''^^!^;:""Sh t^h""dixulate\hc Scripture,
obst.ide Those *' „^i,y_ai.d those who wish
alone have '''^^\^^'*^^ ,^^l;^:'']7l,Lo<,d hooks, can do so
,,,3 to circjiatj. «^;;,f ^J^^ ^^;^that circul ite such
by means ot the va uao ^.-^..^^uuion of the-ord of
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1£
t;Ul?arrAhr;«bjrL ove.baUa„oes every objec-
lion that can be made.
This Society .ould -commend the formation of B^^^^^
associations -"d societies u. town and cou^^^^^^^ ^^^^
Committee will be ready '^J'^^^^y^'\^X and request
assistance in their f ^^^^^JeTpS w^^^^^ their Secre-
such as wish any advice ^^ «>;;«^P°'^^ ^ ^ Comniit-
taries. ^^ ^^^'''^} ""^''^V ZZZTcolLtor. The
,ees, every member owln^^^^^^^ ^^ ^^ 3,,,^.
Sas^ tt Prtcd? dlation. If all heartily engage m
this good work, it will soon be accomplished.
York, U. C. 2d I^ovembcry 1828*
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