ADVERTISEMENT.

THE following Essay is that to which the premium of two hundred guineas, offered by the Committee of the "Christian Influence Society," was adjudged by the Rev. Dr. Dealtry, and the Rev. Professor Scholfield.

CONTENTS.

SECTION I.

The parochial system in theory and in practice

SECTION II.

Measures suggested for the restoration of the parochial

system

SECTION III.

The measure of liberality and self-denial demanded by

the principles of the Gospel

SECTION IV.

The duty of employing our influence and political privi-

leges on behalf of the Church

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