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The Danger of Schisms and Contentions with Respect to the Ministry and Ordinances of the Gospel, Represented in a Sermon

Jonathan Dickinson warns against schisms and party spirit over ministers and ordinances, urging unity, respect for pastors, and obedience to gospel order.

Jonathan Dickinson ⬩ 1739

A Call to the Weary and Heavy Laden to Come unto Christ for Rest

Jonathan Dickinson ⬩ 1740

Observations on That Terrible Disease Vulgarly Called the Throat-Distemper

1739 letter of clinical observations on a "throat-distemper" epidemic: symptoms (tonsil ulcers, gangrene, airway obstruction) and recommended treatments (purging, mercurials, fumigation, topical vitriol).

Jonathan Dickinson ⬩ 1740

The Witness of the Spirit

Dickinson argues that the Holy Spirit testifies to believers' adoption through Scripture and sanctifying work—conviction, renewal, and assurance of salvation.

Jonathan Dickinson ⬩ 1740

A Display of God’s Special Grace

Jonathan Dickinson ⬩ 1742

A Defence of the Dialogue Intitled, A Display of God’s Special Grace

Jonathan Dickinson ⬩ 1743

The Nature and Necessity of Regeneration

Jonathan Dickinson ⬩ 1743

A Vindication of God’s Sovereign Free Grace

Pamphlet defending God's sovereign free grace against Mr. Beach's sermon, upholding predestination, original sin, and justification while contrasting Beach's views with the Church of England Articles.

Jonathan Dickinson ⬩ 1746

A Second Vindication of God’s Sovereign Free Grace

A second vindication defending God's sovereign free grace against Mr. Beach and Dr. Johnson. Rebuttals address election, universal redemption, Synod of Dort, and original sin.

Jonathan Dickinson ⬩ 1748

A Brief Illustration and Confirmation of the Divine Right of Infant Baptism (1746)

An 18th‑century preface and dialogue defending infant baptism and warning against separatism, apostasy, and abandoning church institutions. Urges ministers to admonish and preserve covenantal order.

Jonathan Dickinson ⬩ 1763

Sermons and Tracts

Collection of Jonathan Dickinson's sermons and doctrinal discourses defending the doctrines of grace (election, original sin, regeneration, justification) and reflecting on revival.

Jonathan Dickinson ⬩ 1793

The True Scripture-Doctrine Concerning Some Important Points of Christian Faith

Jonathan Dickinson ⬩ 1793

The True Scripture-Doctrine Concerning Some Important Points of Christian Faith

Five discourses defending the doctrines of grace—eternal election, original sin, justification by faith, grace in conversion, and perseverance—prefaced for New England churches, citing Ephesians 1.

Jonathan Dickinson ⬩ 1800

May 10, 1800 Letter

Moses Waddel ⬩ 1800

The Pennsylvania Magazine: Or, American Monthly Museum, Vol. 1

Publisher's preface to the Pennsylvania Magazine (Jan 1775) arguing for a national periodical to promote arts, sciences, virtue and useful amusement despite wartime distractions.

Robert Aitken ⬩ 1775

The Journals of the Proceedings of Congress

Proceedings of the Continental Congress, January 1776: committee reports, military commissions and logistics, prisoner handling, and resolutions to strengthen unity, security, and civil order during the Revolution.

Robert Aitken ⬩ 1776

Journals of Congress, Vol. 1

Official Journals of the Continental Congress (Sept 5, 1774–Jan 1, 1776) recording delegates, credentials, committees, and resolutions to convene deputies to address colonial grievances and seek redress.

Robert Aitken ⬩ 1774

The Holy Bible

Robert Aitken ⬩ 1782

June 9, 1790 Letter to George Washington

Robert Aitken ⬩ 1790

A Draught of an Overture, Prepared and Published by a Committee of the Associate Reformed Synod

Robert Annan ⬩ 1787

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The Danger of Schisms and Contentions with Respect to the Ministry and Ordinances of the Gospel, Represented in a Sermon

A Call to the Weary and Heavy Laden to Come unto Christ for Rest

Observations on That Terrible Disease Vulgarly Called the Throat-Distemper

The Witness of the Spirit

A Display of God’s Special Grace

A Defence of the Dialogue Intitled, A Display of God’s Special Grace

The Nature and Necessity of Regeneration

A Vindication of God’s Sovereign Free Grace

A Second Vindication of God’s Sovereign Free Grace

A Brief Illustration and Confirmation of the Divine Right of Infant Baptism (1746)

Sermons and Tracts

The True Scripture-Doctrine Concerning Some Important Points of Christian Faith

The True Scripture-Doctrine Concerning Some Important Points of Christian Faith

May 10, 1800 Letter

The Pennsylvania Magazine: Or, American Monthly Museum, Vol. 1

The Journals of the Proceedings of Congress

Journals of Congress, Vol. 1

The Holy Bible

June 9, 1790 Letter to George Washington

A Draught of an Overture, Prepared and Published by a Committee of the Associate Reformed Synod

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