Thomas Leiper Janeway, D.D.
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Thomas Leiper Janeway, D.D.
Thomas Leiper Janeway, D.D., LL.D.
1896 necrological report for Princeton Theological Seminary alumni, giving brief biographies and ministerial careers of Thomas L. Janeway and John G. Morris.
The Necessity and Reality of Christ’s Mediatorial Kingdom
Illegible, corrupted text — appears to be a damaged or draft manuscript with no coherent content to classify.
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Genesis with the First Twenty Chapters of Exodus
Mid-19th-century American Presbyterian missionary press edition containing Genesis and the first 20 chapters of Exodus. Printed for the North Indiana Bible Society, 1849.
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A Dictionary of the Panjabi Language
Preface (1854) to the Lodiana Mission's Panjabi Dictionary: outlines origin, committee work and delays, romanization system, Gurmukhi alphabet, and editorial decisions for publication.
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Rev. Levi Janvier, D.D.
Necrological sketches of 19th-century Presbyterian foreign missionaries in India: biographies, language and press work, deaths (including murder), and testimonies of Christian faith at death.
Relation of American Civil Law to Ecclesiastical Jurisprudence
Argues U.S. courts treat churches as voluntary associations; civil courts may review ecclesiastical actions that injure civil rights. Discusses jurisdictional principles and limits.
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Are Our Public Schools Godless?
Defends public schools as historically Christian, argues prayer and religious influence in schools are constitutional, and rebuts claims that schools are 'godless'.
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Presbyterianism and Missions
Overview from the 1893 World's Parliament of Religions on American Presbyterian history: divisions (Old School/New School, Cumberland), missionary zeal, revivals, and church growth.
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Shakespeare at the World’s Fair
Digest of world and church news; argues for a small, fixed set of classic hymn tunes for uniform Presbyterian congregational singing. Includes essays on Shakespeare at the World's Fair and November meteors.
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Presbyterianism: A Brief Review of the Doctrine, Polity and Life of Our Churches
Concise overview of Presbyterian doctrine and polity: Reformed confessions and Calvinist emphasis on God's sovereignty and election, with representative government (sessions, presbyteries, synods).
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The American Lyceum
Two essays: a tribute to Philip Melanchthon as a temperate Reformation leader, and a history of the American Lyceum tracing its rise, character, speakers, and decline.
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The History of Margaretta C. Hoge: Who Died May 6, 1827: Written for the American S.S. Union, and Revised by the Committee of Publication
Memoir of Margaretta C. Hoge (1812–1827), a devout young girl whose late awakening and deathbed conversion urges readers—especially youth—to seek genuine faith and prepare for judgment.
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Debate on Campbellism; Held at Nashville, Tennessee. In Which the Principles of Alexander Campbell Are Confuted, and His Conduct Examined
Record of an 1832 Nashville debate refuting Alexander Campbell's doctrines—baptism, regeneration, Bible translation—and including a memoir of Rev. Obadiah Jennings.
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On the Necessity and Duty of Propagating the Gospel
A sermon urging obedience to the Great Commission, arguing that without the gospel all nations stand in perishing need. It affirms missions by citing the gospel's visible and spiritual blessings.
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Obadiah Jennings, D.D.
Biographical notice of Rev. Obadiah Jennings (1778–1832): his education, conversion, shift from law to ministry, pastoral service in PA and Nashville, controversies and death.
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Rev. Obadiah Jennings, D.D.
Argues Masonry rests on the Bible and requires belief in Scripture; warns against atheistic undermining of the Order. Profiles Rev. Obadiah Jennings as an exemplar Christian Mason.
The Presbyterian Preacher, Vol. 1
Argues that Gospel truth, applied by the Holy Spirit, is the primary means of sanctification and regeneration, shaping the mind, conscience, and holy practice.
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