Moses Hoge, D.D.
Biographical sketches of Presbyterian ministers Moses Hoge and James Mitchell, outlining their education, ministries, writings, family life, and influence in early American Presbyterian history.
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Moses Hoge, D.D.
Hymns of the Ages for Public and Social Worship
A Presbyterian hymnal, 'Hymns of the Ages' (ed. Robert P. Kerr), compiling hymns for public and social worship approved by the General Assembly. Includes praise, devotion, Trinity and creation themes.
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The Travels of Ego and Alter: An Epistolary Narrative of a Tramp Through the Old Dominion
Two young men narrate an 1879 foot-tramp through Virginia, describing hospitality, rural life, and historic sites (Fredericksburg, Chatham, Chancellorsville) with Civil War reminiscence.
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The Officers of a Presbyterian Congregation
Installation sermon committing to preach Christ's person and work, aim to present every person perfect in Christ, pursuing conversion, sanctification, and wise teaching.
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The Progressiveness of Christianity
A study of Abigail (1 Sam. 25) followed by a sermon defending Christianity against agnosticism, arguing the enduring authority of God's Word over human progress.
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The Origin of Psalm LXVIII
Critiques contemporary atheism (Ingersoll), arguing deism/agnosticism offers no stable middle ground. Debates Presbyterian service forms and presents an exegesis of Psalm 68.
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Robert Lewis Dabney
Late-19th-century Presbyterian news: reports of evangelistic campaigns, synod fundraising, revivals, church plants, and Sunday-school activity across U.S. presbyteries. Includes clergy moves and ordinations.
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Reaching the Masses
Explains why US Presbyterianism failed to reach the masses—vacant churches, inactive laity, neglected evangelism, and a shortage of ministers—and urges ordination changes to admit qualified non-classically educated men.
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The General Assembly [Southern] of 1891
Excerpts from The Presbyterian Quarterly (July 1891): an essay critiquing modern infidelity and authority in revelation, plus a report on the 1891 General Assembly—worship, education, and missions.
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The Cultivation of the Missionary Spirit at Home
Proceedings of the 1892 Alliance of Reformed Churches General Council (Toronto) on cultivating a missionary spirit—pastors' duty, preaching, organization, and home and foreign missions.
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History of the First Presbyterian Church, Wilmington, N.C.
Historical sketch of the First Presbyterian Church, Wilmington, NC: origins in the 1760s, formal organization in 1817, successive pastors, revivals, fires, rebuildings, and mission work through the Civil War era.
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Presbyterianism and the Future
Argues God's promise of the Holy Spirit ensures revival and future growth for Presbyterianism; Calvinist faith and faithful practice prepare the church.
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Earlier Licensure
Critiques idealistic monism's claim that reality is merely idea. Reviews the 1890s Presbyterian debate over earlier licensure for ministerial candidates, weighing practical benefits and constitutional risks.
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Knowing God: A Sermon
Peyton H. Hoge's 1895 sermon counters agnosticism, asserting Jesus alone truly knows and reveals God — shown in his Fatherhood, redemptive atonement, and miracles as proof.
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Natural Law and Divine Providence
Argues that natural law and divine providence are compatible: God ordains regular laws yet personally sustains, intervenes in history, and answers prayer.
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Reminiscences of Jacob Henry Smith
Memorial booklet for Rev. J. Henry Smith (1820–1897), Presbyterian minister. Contains biographical sketch, accounts of his death and funeral, tributes, memorials and reminiscences.
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Whites and Negroes in Wilmington: A Calm Review of The Recent Troubles
An essay celebrates the comfort and counsel of good books and named authors. An editorial calmly reviews the Wilmington race troubles, urging lawful civic order over violent revolt.
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Dr. Hoge’s Views on Public Prayer
1900 Presbyterian Standard discussing public prayer and liturgy, denominational funding and unity, 'silent' churches, and a Greek letter reporting missionary progress.
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The Twentieth Century
Patriotic devotional poem reflecting on God's providence using Israel's Exodus as a type, urging America to resist corruption and advance Christ's global mission into the twentieth century.
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September 2, 1857 Letter from Moses D. Hoge
Brief biographical memorial of Rev. Samuel Davies Hoge (1791–1826), recounting his education, ministry, academic service, family life, declining health, and peaceful death.
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