William Holmes McGuffey and His Readers
Biography of William Holmes McGuffey and the McGuffey Readers, detailing their Presbyterian roots, frontier origins, and lasting influence on American education and moral formation.
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William Holmes McGuffey and His Readers
William H. McGuffey
Reminiscence of William H. McGuffey—his compassionate pastoral care and exacting, memorable teaching in moral philosophy at the University of Virginia that shaped many students.
A History of the McGuffey Readers
History of the McGuffey Readers: their origin, revisions, selections, and enduring influence on American elementary education and moral character through literature and Bible lessons.
The Old Presbyterian Meeting House at Alexandria, Virginia, 1774–1874
History of the Old Presbyterian Meeting House, Alexandria (1774–1874), tracing its Reformation roots via Calvin, Knox and Makemie and its role in colonial Virginia Presbyterian life.
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Washington: First in the Hearts of His Countrymen; The Orations by Men Who Had Known Washington in Person and Who Thus Could Speak with Authority
Preface and orations from the Washington Society of Alexandria recount civic mourning after George Washington's 1799 death, funeral rites, and anniversary speeches by contemporaries.
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Diary of Captain Philip Buckner
Diary of Captain Philip Buckner, Virginia-born Revolutionary militia officer and Kentucky pioneer. Details land grants, founding of Augusta, family, and his 1801 river journey to Natchez.
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Elizabeth Washington of Hayfield
Biographical genealogy of Elizabeth Washington of Hayfield, her ties to George Washington and Lund Washington, estate history, and family efforts at emancipation. Examines personal books, letters, and local pedigrees.
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The Family Register of Nicholas Taliaferro with Notes
Transcription and notes of Nicholas Taliaferro's family register (colonial Virginia), recording births, baptisms, marriages, deaths and burial sites across the 18th–19th centuries.
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Mrs. McGilvary of Siam Dies
Church news from The Continent (July 19, 1923): a memorial for philanthropist Nettie Fowler McCormick, missionary obituary for Mrs. McGilvary, and updates on missions and charities.
A Half Century among the Siamese and the Lao: An Autobiography
Autobiography of Daniel McGilvary recounting 53 years of missionary service in Siam and northern Laos—founding schools, hospitals, churches, and evangelizing thousands. Called the 'Apostle to the Lao.'
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The Consciousness of Divine Vocation
Veteran missionary counsels new missionaries to embrace their divine calling, rely on the Holy Spirit, balance study with country evangelism, show humility, and avoid dissensions.
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The Reformed Presbyterian Church and Her Covenants
Covenanter Witness (1934) presents daily devotions and essays on Presbyterian mission, the enduring obligations of church covenants across generations, church-state/war concern, and temperance.
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James C. McFeeters
Biographical sketches of Reformed Presbyterian ministers and church institutions (1888–1930), with portraits, presbytery and mission lists compiled under Synod authority.
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Christ in the Psalms
Urges Reformed Presbyterians to fund National Reform efforts—Sabbath observance, Bible-in-schools, prohibition—and features a devotional exposition showing Christ revealed throughout the Psalms.
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Peace on Earth Versus Another World War
J.C. McFeeters argues from Revelation and Isaiah that Christ’s reign guarantees ultimate global peace and a millennial restoration. The Spirit-empowered Church will usher nations to obedience.
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America in the Coming Crisis: An Appeal to Christian Patriots to Align Our Country with Jesus for Her Safety in the Next War
A call for American Christians to align the nation with Jesus, asserting God's sovereignty and providence as the basis for national safety. Warns of renewed war if nations reject God.
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The Last, Mighty Conflict
Calls for a large-scale evangelization of post‑Revolution Russia and reads World War I as prophetic fulfillment from Revelation, urging covenant loyalty, revival, and Christ's kingship.
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Armageddon, A Lost Battle
1918 Christian Nation pieces: care for blinded WWI soldiers, prohibition and women's 'dry' votes, missionary efforts and religious liberty. Warns WWI as Armageddon and calls for spiritual readiness.
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Psalms Versus Hymns
Editorial argues that the inspired Psalms alone are authorized for public worship; hymns are human, imperfect, and risk misrepresenting God's character. It advocates exclusive Psalmody.
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Public Life and Religion
Traces Thanksgiving's 1621 New England origin, highlighting its religious, family-centered gratitude. Editorial debates religion in public life, urging the Bible's influence on government.
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