The Parson in the Ball-Room
A pastor visits a ball-room to seek and reclaim straying church members, rebuking dancing and drunkenness while offering pastoral care and urging church discipline.
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The Parson in the Ball-Room
William Farel, and the Story of the Swiss Reform
Biography of William Farel, the Swiss reformer and friend of John Calvin. Chronicles his life, preaching, missionary zeal, and role in the Swiss and French Reformation.
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The Kirkpatrick Memorial: Or, Biographical Sketches of Father and Son, and a Selection from the Sermons of the Rev. Jacob Kirkpatrick, Jr.
Memorial volume with biographical sketches of Rev. Jacob Kirkpatrick Sr. and Jr., and selected sermons by Jacob Kirkpatrick Jr., emphasizing redemption, prayer, and pastoral ministry.
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Calvin’s Love of Christian Union
Defense of John Calvin’s commitment to Christian unity: he sought broad Protestant fellowship, defined the Church by pure preaching and sacraments, and rebutted charges of intolerance.
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Ulrich Zwingli, The Patriotic Reformer: A History
Biography of Ulrich Zwingli, Swiss Reformation leader: preacher, statesman, and reformer. Traces his life, ministry, political involvement, and influence on Swiss church history.
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Geneva’s Shield: A Story of the Swiss Reformation
Narrative of Geneva's Reformation: early reformers (e.g., William Farel), the spread of the Bible, and civic-religious struggles leading to Protestant change.
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Saint Patrick, and the Early Church in Ireland
Historical study of Saint Patrick and the early Irish church, weighing legend vs. fact and assessing authentic writings (Book of Armagh, Confession, Epistle to Coroticus) and missionary impact.
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Admiral Coligny, and the Rise of the Huguenots, Vol. 1
Biography of Admiral Coligny and the rise of the Huguenots in 16th-century France, detailing reform, Calvin's influence, persecution, and the St. Bartholomew's Massacre.
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Admiral Coligny, and the Rise of the Huguenots, Vol. 2
History of Admiral Coligny and the Huguenots' rise amid 16th-century French court intrigues, edicts, and mounting Catholic hostility leading toward massacre.
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Presbyterian Hospitals
Historical survey of Christian charity and the church's role in founding hospitals from the early church through Basil, Chrysostom, and Fabiola. Advocates Presbyterian hospitals.
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A Good Card for Ireland
1871 magazine narrative of Protestant reformers, persecution under Queen Mary, secret Bible reading and flight to Ireland. Describes arrests, burnings, and defiant resistance.
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The Scots in Ireland
Historical essay on Scots migration into Ireland, their cultural mingling, conflicts, and the spread of Presbyterian influence amid settlement, laws, and local resistance.
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The Plantation of Ulster
Account of the Plantation of Ulster (early 1600s): King James’s land grants, Scottish and English colonists, and efforts to civilize and Protestantize a devastated Ireland.
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The Theban Legion: A Story of the Times of Diocletian
A popular retelling of the Theban Legion and Christian martyrdom in Diocletian's era, following Victor, Maurice, and the Church's trials and witness in the Roman Empire.
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History of the Christian Church from Its Origin to the Present Time
Evangelical survey of Christian Church history from Christ to the 19th century, outlining origins, the three ministries, polity, councils, and reforms.
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The Last Great Prayer Meeting
Warning of the final 'last great prayer meeting' at Christ's return: impenitent throng cry to rocks as judgment falls; urgent call to earnest prayer, repentance, and heeding God's mercy now.
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Energy in Religion
Call to energize religion: take the kingdom of heaven by holy violence—repent, labor, and revive the church. Renewed Christian energy and witness will attract converts and reclaim society.
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Law and Persuasion
Calls believers to Christlike courage and steadfastness. Argues that just law and moral persuasion must work together for social reform (e.g., temperance).
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Sources of Morals
Argues moral education in public schools should teach law rooted in God and the Bible rather than emotion alone. Teachers, conscience and the Ten Commandments provide authoritative grounds for civic virtue.
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