SOCIETY FOR THE PROMOTION OF PERMANENT
AND UNIVERSAL PEACE.

"How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth
good tidings, that publisheth PEACE."-Isaiah lii. 7.

"When the spirit of Christianity shall exert its proper influence over
the minds of individuals, and especially over the minds of public men in
their public capacities, War will cease throughout the Christian world."-
Bishop Watson.

LONDON:

PUBLISHED BY THOMAS WARD & CO.
27, PATERNOSTER ROW;

AT THE SOCIETY'S OFFICE, 91, BISHOPSGATE WITHIN, LONDON; MESSRS,
D. A. TALBOYS AND CO. OXFORD; MISS M. PAGE, CAMBRIDGE;

MESSRS. OLIPHANT AND SON, EDINBURGH; MESSRS.
GALLY, GLASGOW; AND MR. J. ROBERTSON,

DUBLIN.

LONDON!

R. CLAY, PRINTER, BREAD STREET HILL.

PREFACE.

The PEACE SOCIETY was established in London, June, 1816, and designated, "THE SOCIETY FOR THE PROMOTION OF PERMANENT AND UNIVERSAL PEACE." The object of this Institution is to diffuse information to prove that All War is inconsistent with the spirit and precepts of Christianity, and the true interests of mankind; and to point out the means best calculated to maintain permanent and universal peace, on the basis of true christian principles. It derives all its views from the oracles of Divine truth, and confidently refers to the New Testament as the authority for all its doctrines, objects, and measures.

This Society addresses itself to no particular or separate religious community amongst the professors of Christianity, but wishes to secure the sympathy and cooperation of those of every denomination who are disposed to exert themselves in promoting" peace on earth, and good will towards men.' The Society is, therefore, very desirous to win their influence and obtain their assistance, towards the accomplishment of an object so truly benevolent and christian-an