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God’s Providence in Accidents: A Sermon Occasioned by the Deaths of the Rev. John Martin Connell, Mr. John Field Gillespie, and Mrs. Susan Gillespie

Sermon reflecting on God's providence after the 1855 Burlington railroad disaster. Affirms God's sovereign control over death and offers gospel consolation to the bereaved.

Henry Augustus Boardman ⬩ 1855

Anniversary of the Merchants Fund; With the Report of the Board of Managers, and the Address of Henry A. Boardman, D.D.

1855 report and anniversary address of the Merchants' Fund (Philadelphia), advocating organized relief for aged and indigent merchants. Appeals to Christian duty and benevolence.

Henry Augustus Boardman ⬩ 1855

The Gospels: With Moral Reflections on Each Verse

Introduction to Pasquier Quesnel’s Reflections on the Gospels: praised for deep practical spirituality and devotional insight, but noted for Roman Catholic/Jansenist errors and controversy.

Henry Augustus Boardman ⬩ 1855

A Word of Friendly Counsel to Young Men: A Sermon on the Death of George M. Ramsaur

A funeral sermon urging young men to embrace immediate, personal faith in Christ, warning against skeptical delay and illustrating conversion amid death's urgency.

Henry Augustus Boardman ⬩ 1856

Moral Courage: A Sermon, Delivered on Sabbath Evening, Oct. 26, 1856, Before the Young Men’s Christian Association of Philadelphia

Boardman's 1856 sermon to the Young Men's Christian Association exhorts moral courage using Daniel 3's three youths as the model. True courage rests on Christian faith and duty.

Henry Augustus Boardman ⬩ 1856

The Two Sacraments: A Brief Examination of the Views Entertained by the Society of Friends, Respecting the Christian Ministry, Baptism, and the Lord’s Supper

Boardman critiques the Society of Friends' rejection of rites, defending water baptism, the Lord's Supper, and an official ministry. He appeals to apostolic practice and Scripture.

Henry Augustus Boardman ⬩ 1857

A Quarter-Century Discourse: Delivered in the Tenth Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, on Sunday, November 7, 1858

Henry A. Boardman's 1858 Quarter-Century Discourse recalls his 1833 ordination, the church's founding, pastoral reminiscences, and denominational controversies in Philadelphia.

Henry Augustus Boardman ⬩ 1858

The Dignity and Importance of the Christian Ministry: And the Disloyalty of Church in Our Large Cities in Withholding Their Sons from the Work

Boardman argues the Christian ministry is divinely instituted and supremely dignified, urging city churches to encourage their sons to enter it. He contrasts its eternal, spiritual aims with secular careers.

Henry Augustus Boardman ⬩ 1859

Introduction to Pike and Hayward, Religious Cases of Conscience Answered in an Evangelical Manner

Intro to lectures answering cases of conscience; pastoral guidance on doubt, assurance, and Christian experience. Aims to comfort believers and aid ministers.

Henry Augustus Boardman ⬩ 1859

What Christianity Demands of Us at the Present Crisis: A Sermon Preached on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 29, 1860

Thanksgiving sermon (Nov. 29, 1860) urging preservation of the Union amid the slavery crisis. Boardman criticizes the Church’s failure to restrain slavery and urges Christian moderation.

Henry Augustus Boardman ⬩ 1860

The Doctrine of Election Neither Derogatory to God nor Discouraging to Man

Henry A. Boardman defends the doctrine of election, arguing it does not derogate God's character but manifests sovereign love and justice, citing Ephesians 1:4–6.

Henry Augustus Boardman ⬩ 1860

A Selection of Hymns: Designed as a Supplement to the “Psalms and Hymns” of the Presbyterian Church

Preface and selections from an 1861 Presbyterian supplement to the "Psalms and Hymns," emphasizing hymnody as worship and providing hymns for public, family, and private devotion.

Henry Augustus Boardman ⬩ 1861

Thanksgiving in War: A Sermon, Preached in the Tenth Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, on the 28th Day of November, 1861

Henry Augustus Boardman ⬩ 1861

Introduction to Frederick A. Packard, The Rock

A pastoral devotional for young people addressing doubts, the authority of Scripture, personal religion, and practical duties—urging trust in Christ, the 'Rock', for guidance and perseverance.

Henry Augustus Boardman ⬩ 1861

The Sovereignty of God, the Sure and Only Stay of the Christian Patriot in Our National Troubles: A Sermon

Civil War–era sermon urging trust in God's sovereignty over nations. Boardman argues divine providence governs history and is the Christian patriot’s surestay in national troubles.

Henry Augustus Boardman ⬩ 1862

The Federal Judiciary: A Thanksgiving Discourse

Henry A. Boardman's 1862 Thanksgiving discourse praises the Federal Judiciary as guardian of the Constitution, outlining its role in preserving the Union and checking other branches.

Henry Augustus Boardman ⬩ 1862

Introduction to Christ the Rock: Or, Aids to Young Disciples

Intro and opening chapters of Christ the Rock, guiding young disciples on Bible authority, prayer, regeneration, assurance, and practical Christian living.

Henry Augustus Boardman ⬩ 1862

Address of Dr. Boardman at the Funeral of Rev. John McDowell

Funeral discourse honoring Rev. John McDowell, praising his faithful ministry, peaceful collegiate pastorship, and the lasting spiritual fruit of his labors. Celebrates his humble, devoted life in Christ.

Henry Augustus Boardman ⬩ 1863

Healing and Salvation for Our Country from God Alone: A Sermon Preached in the Tenth Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24, 1864

1864 Thanksgiving sermon urging national repentance and reliance on God's providence to 'heal' and 'save' the nation amid the Civil War; discusses emancipation and restoration of the Union.

Henry Augustus Boardman ⬩ 1864

The Peace-Makers: A Sermon Preached in the Tenth Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, on Sunday, April 9, 1865

Henry A. Boardman's sermon on 'Blessed are the peacemakers' (Matt. 5:9). Urges Christians to cultivate peace, reconcile divisions, and the Church's role to prevent, temper, and end war.

Henry Augustus Boardman ⬩ 1865

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God’s Providence in Accidents: A Sermon Occasioned by the Deaths of the Rev. John Martin Connell, Mr. John Field Gillespie, and Mrs. Susan Gillespie

Anniversary of the Merchants Fund; With the Report of the Board of Managers, and the Address of Henry A. Boardman, D.D.

The Gospels: With Moral Reflections on Each Verse

A Word of Friendly Counsel to Young Men: A Sermon on the Death of George M. Ramsaur

Moral Courage: A Sermon, Delivered on Sabbath Evening, Oct. 26, 1856, Before the Young Men’s Christian Association of Philadelphia

The Two Sacraments: A Brief Examination of the Views Entertained by the Society of Friends, Respecting the Christian Ministry, Baptism, and the Lord’s Supper

A Quarter-Century Discourse: Delivered in the Tenth Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, on Sunday, November 7, 1858

The Dignity and Importance of the Christian Ministry: And the Disloyalty of Church in Our Large Cities in Withholding Their Sons from the Work

Introduction to Pike and Hayward, Religious Cases of Conscience Answered in an Evangelical Manner

What Christianity Demands of Us at the Present Crisis: A Sermon Preached on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 29, 1860

The Doctrine of Election Neither Derogatory to God nor Discouraging to Man

A Selection of Hymns: Designed as a Supplement to the “Psalms and Hymns” of the Presbyterian Church

Thanksgiving in War: A Sermon, Preached in the Tenth Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, on the 28th Day of November, 1861

Introduction to Frederick A. Packard, The Rock

The Sovereignty of God, the Sure and Only Stay of the Christian Patriot in Our National Troubles: A Sermon

The Federal Judiciary: A Thanksgiving Discourse

Introduction to Christ the Rock: Or, Aids to Young Disciples

Address of Dr. Boardman at the Funeral of Rev. John McDowell

Healing and Salvation for Our Country from God Alone: A Sermon Preached in the Tenth Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24, 1864

The Peace-Makers: A Sermon Preached in the Tenth Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, on Sunday, April 9, 1865

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