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Transcribed from the 1836 J. Fletcher edition by David Price.
In this spirited pamphlet, a Norfolk minister sets the record straight after his “Letter on Infant Schools” sparked a heated exchange with a local lawyer and a clergyman. He explains how the proposed Infant School Society was meant to be open to children of all denominations, countering accusations that dissenters would be barred or that the curriculum would serve a particular creed. By laying out the public resolutions and the statements made at a citywide meeting, he shows the genuine intent to provide basic education without sectarian bias.
The author also critiques the personal attacks levied against him, insisting that the true measure of the debate should be the New Testament’s teachings rather than polemical pamphlets. While defending his original remarks, he calls for calm, reasoned discussion and invites readers to consider the broader goal of fostering moral and civic instruction for every child, regardless of religious background.
Full title
Infant Schools and Dissenters A Vindication of "a letter of affectionate remonstrance," &c., from the mistakes respecting it made by William Geary ... and from the misrepresentations of it made by ... John Perowne ... in their respective pamphlets A Vindication of "a letter of affectionate remonstrance," &c., from the mistakes respecting it made by William Geary ... and from the misrepresentations of it made by ... John Perowne ... in their respective pamphlets
Language
en
Duration
~58 minutes (56K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Sep 27, 2020
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1792–1868
A 19th-century English minister and religious writer, he is best remembered for works that grew out of his long service at Prince’s Street Chapel in Norwich. His books reflect a practical, pastoral voice shaped by church life, preaching, and public debate.
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