The Royal Benefactress: Or, the Great Charity of Educating Poor Children: In a Sermon Preach'd in the Parish-Church of St. Sepulchre, June 1.
The Royal Benefactress, by George Smalridge, is a meticulously reproduced sermon delivered in 1710 at St. Sepulchre's Church, commemorating the anniversary meeting of charity schools. This historical document offers a unique window into the early 18th century's social and religious attitudes towards educating impoverished children. Smalridge's sermon underscores the perceived moral and societal benefits of providing education to the poor, highlighting the period's emphasis on instilling virtue and industry through charitable endeavors.
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