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John Black, D.D.

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Biography of Rev. John Black (1768–1849), Reformed Presbyterian pastor, scholar, and educator in Pittsburgh. Noted for preaching readiness, church leadership, and writings on baptism and slavery.
Archive ⬩ American Presbyterian and Reformed History, Autobiography and Biography, Preaching
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A prolific preacher and author, Sprague is also known as the “Patriarch of American Collectors,” for his collection of autographs, including those of every signer of the Declaration of Independence, pamphlets and other materials. He authored the Annals of the American Pulpit, an important collection of biographical sketches.

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