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Editorial
April 25, 1836
The Watchman
Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
Introductory prospectus for 'The Watchman' periodical in Hartford, Conn., Feb. 5, 1836, promoting sound religious doctrine, practical piety, moral reform, rational liberty, and defenses of New England heritage while encouraging benevolent reforms and discussion without acrimony.
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THE WATCHMAN.
This paper is intended to be a rallying point for those who study moderation respecting the subjects of engrossing interest at the present day. It will cheerfully support all consistent plans of reform; it will encourage all benevolent operations so far as they accord with the WORD OF TRUTH. In a word, this periodical will be devoted to the interests of sound doctrine, of experimental and practical piety, of genuine revivals of religion, of correct morals, of rational liberty, and of improvements, science, literature, and the arts of social life. It is designed for a family miscellany, a friend to the afflicted and a guide of youth.
It is also a leading object of this paper to guard and defend that system of religious doctrine and duty which has descended to us from the fathers of New England, and which they counted more precious than life. In doing this the Watchman will avoid acrimonious controversy and personal invective, but it will feel at liberty freely to discuss all points of doctrine or practice, to consider and remove objections, and to bring all theories to the test of the only infallible standard, the WORD OF GOD. Controversy and discussion are terms of very different import. And while one, with the spirit which generally attends it is to be deprecated, the other is to be cherished, as an essential means of promoting the knowledge of truth.
Communications addressed to the Editor, and Post Paid, will receive due attention.
Hartford, Conn. Feb. 5th, 1836.
This paper is intended to be a rallying point for those who study moderation respecting the subjects of engrossing interest at the present day. It will cheerfully support all consistent plans of reform; it will encourage all benevolent operations so far as they accord with the WORD OF TRUTH. In a word, this periodical will be devoted to the interests of sound doctrine, of experimental and practical piety, of genuine revivals of religion, of correct morals, of rational liberty, and of improvements, science, literature, and the arts of social life. It is designed for a family miscellany, a friend to the afflicted and a guide of youth.
It is also a leading object of this paper to guard and defend that system of religious doctrine and duty which has descended to us from the fathers of New England, and which they counted more precious than life. In doing this the Watchman will avoid acrimonious controversy and personal invective, but it will feel at liberty freely to discuss all points of doctrine or practice, to consider and remove objections, and to bring all theories to the test of the only infallible standard, the WORD OF GOD. Controversy and discussion are terms of very different import. And while one, with the spirit which generally attends it is to be deprecated, the other is to be cherished, as an essential means of promoting the knowledge of truth.
Communications addressed to the Editor, and Post Paid, will receive due attention.
Hartford, Conn. Feb. 5th, 1836.
What sub-type of article is it?
Moral Or Religious
Social Reform
What keywords are associated?
Religious Doctrine
Practical Piety
Moral Reform
Rational Liberty
New England Heritage
Religious Revivals
Social Improvements
What entities or persons were involved?
Fathers Of New England
Editor
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Prospectus For The Watchman Promoting Religious Doctrine And Moral Reform
Stance / Tone
Supportive And Defensive Of Sound Doctrine And Practical Piety
Key Figures
Fathers Of New England
Editor
Key Arguments
Rallying Point For Moderation On Current Issues
Support Consistent Plans Of Reform And Benevolent Operations Aligned With Truth
Devoted To Sound Doctrine, Practical Piety, Religious Revivals, Correct Morals, Rational Liberty, And Social Improvements
Designed As Family Miscellany, Friend To Afflicted, Guide Of Youth
Defend New England Religious Doctrine And Duty
Avoid Acrimonious Controversy But Promote Free Discussion Of Doctrine
Test Theories Against The Word Of God
Cherish Discussion To Promote Knowledge Of Truth