The Philanthropic Repertory of Plans and Suggestions for Improving the Condition of the Labouring Poor (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated.1841 Excerpt: ... INTRODUCTION. England Expects Every Man To Do His Duty."--War and its dreadful circumstances occasioned that expression of noble sentiment, which, in application to our beloved country, cannot but excite the admiration of every Briton. Divine Providence, however, has mercifully granted us peace and abounding prosperity; and every real patriot will pray for that gracious Power to continue these blessings down to the latest generations. While in that happy state, every one should practically adopt the maxim of Lord Nelson, in the true spirit of a Christian. Our national history presents to our view many eventful periods, in which that maxim would have been peculiarly appropriate; but in no age has it been perhaps so necessary to be universally observed as at the present, on account of our astonishingly-increasing population. Noblemen, gentlemen, the wealthy of all classes, and Christian ministers, are deeply interested in the social, moral, and religious improvement of the labouring part of. the community; and every one should practically adopt the motto of another British nobleman--" Ut Pbosim," "Tliat I may do good" Thousands, in all parts of our country, are objects of Christian sympathy; and that sympathy has happily been awakened in the minds of many, who are worthy of their country and of their high profession. Britain, in our time, is eminently distinguished by many of her children, who ardently desire to carry out the spirit of these maxims, and to follow the example of their blessed Master, "who went about doing good." Wealth is a valuable talent, and necessary as the means of promoting the welfare of mankind: but it is not the only talent; and immense treasures are not indispensable to accomplish many a noble object. Moderate pecuniary resources ar...