TO THE RIGHT HON. LORD JOHN RUSSELL. MY LORD, The following work, which your Lordship has so kindly permitted to be dedicated to you, is published, not with the view of advocating the principles of any party-religious or civil-but for the purpose of giving to the British people a faithful account of the domestic, social, and religious condition of the Jews in this country. The part which your Lordship has taken in recent efforts to remove the last remains of Jewish disabilities, cannot but be admired by all, not excepting those who deny the justness of the cause; and will occasion your Lordship's name to be transmitted to posterity as the chief advocate of complete civil liberty to the British Jews. Your Lordship's name is equally identified with all other enlightened measures to improve the condition of the nation, and to place all sections of Her Majesty's subjects on equal civil ground. And most deservedly is your Lordship revered by this great nation, as one of the brightest examples of a member of a noble and illustrious family devoting his time and talents to the improvement and elevation of the people. That God-the fountain of all good-may grant to your Lordship length of years, to continue to exert in your exalted position a salutary influence both at home and abroad, and thus promote the kingdom of his Son, which is "On earth, peace; goodwill toward men"-is the sincere prayer of Your Lordship's Most obedient, humble Servant, THE AUTHOR. |