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The Members of the Established Church Vindicated from certain charges, direct or implied, in a letter addressed to them by the Rev. John Alexander, on the subject of Infant Education

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The Members of the Established Church Vindicated from certain charges, direct or implied, in a letter addressed to them by the Rev. John Alexander, on the subject of Infant Education

by William Geary

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Transcribed from the 1836 Josiah Fletcher edition by David Price.

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A spirited defense unfolds as the author replies to a letter that has cast suspicion on the Established Church’s role in a new infant‑education initiative. He explains that the controversy stems from misread intentions surrounding a public exhibition and a proposed society, clarifying that the effort was never meant to exclude children of dissenting families. By recounting the arrangement of free tickets, modest contributions, and the open‑door philosophy of the organizers, he shows how goodwill was at the heart of the project.

The pamphlet also tackles broader concerns about inter‑denominational cooperation, arguing that while unity is an admirable goal, practical realities demand careful judgment. In a tone that balances mildness with firm rebuttal, the author seeks to mend misunderstandings and restore confidence in the Church’s commitment to inclusive education, inviting listeners into a thoughtful glimpse of early‑19th‑century religious and social discourse.

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The Members of the Established Church Vindicated from certain charges, direct or implied, in a letter addressed to them by the Rev. John Alexander, on the subject of Infant Education from certain charges, direct or implied, in a letter addressed to them by the Rev. John Alexander, on the subject of Infant Education

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en

Duration

~13 minutes (13K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2020-09-28

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

William Geary

William Geary

A British barrister, colonial administrator, and historian, he wrote across law, politics, and empire with the range of someone who had worked inside the systems he described. Best known today for Nigeria Under British Rule, his work offers a direct window into late Victorian and early 20th-century British thinking.

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