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PREFATORY NOTE.

the interest of the Christian public of Britain in the struggling Protestantism of the “Land of Huss.”

In connection with the movement, a Bazaar is to be held in the Music Hall, Edinburgh, on 21st, 22nd, and 23rd December, 1882.

The objects which it is specially desired to aid from the funds thus to be raised are:—(1.) The extension of the Reformed Church by grants in aid of new Congregations and Preaching Stations (see p. 50 et seq.); and (2.) The full equipment of the “Comenius Association” (see p. 50), a society instituted by the Evangelical Pastors for the creation and diffusion of Christian Literature.

Edinburgh, 4th December, 1882.