Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1863 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER IX. In a former chapter I called the reader's attention to the suggestion by Mr. Fox, that auxiliary societies might be beneficial. It will be seen by the following note that such societies were organized, although not called by that name: Weldon, Jane.ll, 1787. Dear Sir: --I am much obliged by the trouble you took in correcting the plan for our Sunday Schools, and also for procuring the spelling books. I wish you would send me three dozen more the first opportunity. The schools, under the management of the dissenters, far exceed our expectations. We have subscriptions to support fifty-eight scholars. Lord Howard has subscribed four guineas to the dissenters' society, the Mayor of the Corporation, one guinea. The church people have a very large subscription. Although we have separate schools and distinct governments, we are exceedingly friendly, and seem to have one object in view, and that is the good of our fellow-creatures; and that it may issue in God's glory, is the ardent wish of Yours, sincerely, J. Gr. Searle. I have thus far spoken only of those who were friendly to the Sunday-School cause, but as no real benevolent object was ever carried forward without opposition, it would be unreasonable to expect this to be an exception. There are always men of narrow minds and contracted souls, to oppose every good work. They seem to be necessary to stimulate others to the faithful discharge of duty. Indeed, a noble, largehearted man always appears to better advantage by coming in contact with such selfish, jealous mortals, and as these were found to be quite numerous, both in the established church, and among dissenters, I will give some specimens of their views and Mr. Fox's manner of dealing with them. Rev. Joseph Ivimey, ..."
