The Eldership
Report of the 1877 General Presbyterian Council on the eldership: its office, duties, authority, and relation to congregational power. Examines ruling vs. teaching elders and Presbyterian polity.
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Archives
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The Eldership
The Historical Background of the Shorter Catechism
Examines the Shorter Catechism's Christological wording, tracing its historical background and showing how phrases defend eternal Sonship and incarnation against ancient heresies.
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Plymouthism
Two essays critique the 'higher life' teaching—questioning a distinct Spirit-work and perfection—and provide a historical, doctrinal survey of Plymouth Brethren and Darby's influence.
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The Characteristic Tenets of Plymouthism
Accounts of Nazareth followed by a critique of Plymouth Brethren doctrine: Pentecostal origin of the church, church order, rejection of infant baptism, governmental atonement, and justification.
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Is Plymouthism Orthodox?
Critiques Plymouth Brethren, defending Presbyterian/confessional views on church order, eldership, worship, and substitutionary atonement per Westminster standards.
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Instruments of Music Not an Incident of Worship
Argues against the General Assembly's ruling that instrumental music is a mere 'incident' in worship, defending that worship elements require divine appointment and citing historical evidence.
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Use of the Psalms in Worship
Survey of Psalms scholarship, commentaries, and debates over exclusive psalmody, hymn use, and instrumental music in worship across church traditions.
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The Law of Christian Brotherly Love: Its Nature and Application
Affirms the law of Christian brotherly love: Christians must show forbearance in indifferent matters and may be disciplined for outward breaches. Uses Acts 15, Rom.14, Lev.19.
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The Claims of the Historic Episcopate Examined
1892 Presbyterian critique of episcopacy arguing apostolic succession lacks biblical warrant; apostles were unique, and Timothy/Titus were itinerant delegates, not diocesan bishops.
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The Importance of Personal Piety in the Christian Ministry
A sermon urging ministers to possess genuine, experimental personal piety and steadfast faith; only those who have experienced salvation can rightly guide, comfort, and lead sinners.
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The Church Memorial: Containing Important Historical Facts and Reminiscences Connected with the Associate and Associate Reformed Church
An 1858 memorial preserving the histories, proceedings, and reminiscences of the Associate and Associate Reformed churches, documenting their union into the United Presbyterian Church of North America.
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Robert D. Harper, D.D.
Encyclopaedia of the Presbyterian Church in the United States: biographical sketches and historical notes on ministers, assemblies (North & South), and church life.
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The Unsolved Problem: What Shall Be Done with the Liquor Traffic?
R.D. Harper diagnoses the liquor traffic as a vast social evil—costing lives, money, and fostering crime—and surveys remedies, contrasting high-license regulation with constitutional prohibition.
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Supplement to the Ploughman’s Letter, in Answer to Some Inquiries on Psalmody, By His Young Friends
A polemic against Dr. Isaac Watts's alterations of the Psalms and hymnody, arguing that changing Scripture corrupts worship and borders on Deism.
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Speech at the Celebration of the Founding of the Log College
Appendix recounts the 1889 centennial celebration of the Log College, its influence on American Presbyterian institutions, and notable speeches including President Harrison.
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Speeches of Benjamin Harrison
Collection of Benjamin Harrison's public addresses (1888–1892) with preface and biography. Campaign, acceptance and inaugural speeches stressing patriotism and Republican principles.
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Sketch of Dabney Carr Harrison
Sketch of Dabney Carr Harrison: a devout Presbyterian minister and Confederate captain, recounting his education, pastoral labors among students and enslaved people, piety, and death in battle.
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Dabney Carr Harrison
From the Confederate Veteran (Aug 1899): reports on counterfeit Confederate currency and battlefield recollections. Features a biographical sketch of Capt. Dabney C. Harrison, a devout soldier who quoted Psalm 27.
Charity Sermon
Sermon on Onesimus (Philemon): the gospel makes sinners useful through forgiveness, charity, and Christian benevolence; believers must love God and neighbor in deed and life.
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