Reasons for a General Fast
1758 Synod of Philadelphia minutes: approved support and trustees for a Dutch free school, set quarterly visitations, and called a public fast (Eph. 4:1–8) for national repentance.
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Archives
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Reasons for a General Fast
Address on the Life and Death of Rev. A.H.H. Boyd, D.D., of Winchester, Va.
Eulogistic address commemorating Rev. A. H. H. Boyd, D.D., lauding his devoted gospel ministry, prolific preaching, pastoral labors, and enduring spiritual influence.
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The Composition of the Book of Ezra
Two essays: one on the nature of authority in religion; the other a detailed literary-critical analysis of the composition, sources, and structure of Ezra.
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The Documents of the Book of Ezra
Memorial sketch of W. H. Green and a scholarly defense of the historicity of Ezra’s documentary sections, arguing for the genuineness of Aramaic correspondence under Darius and Artaxerxes.
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The Historicity of Ezra
Argues religion is intrinsic to national life. Presents a scholarly defense of Ezra’s historicity, analyzing Aramaic/Hebrew texts, documentary evidence, and prophetic witnesses.
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Eclectic Moral Philosophy
A 19th-century academic textbook compiling moral philosophy with a Christian scriptural basis. Covers conscience, moral law, the Ten Commandments, and duties to self and others.
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Night Thoughts on Life, Death, and Immortality
Introductory critical notes to Edward Young's Night Thoughts, highlighting reflections on life, death, and immortality and its use for moral education and devotion.
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The Westminster Shorter Catechism: With Analysis, Scriptural Proofs, Explanatory and Practical Inferences, and Illustrative Anecdotes
A family instructional exposition of the Westminster Shorter Catechism offering analysis, scriptural proofs, practical lessons and anecdotes to teach youth doctrine, law, and redemption.
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The Course of Time
Introductory notes (1854) to Robert Pollok's The Course of Time defending its Christian, redemptive themes and poetic merit, with notes and promotion as a school text.
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The Child’s Book on the Westminster Shorter Catechism
Elementary guide to the Westminster Shorter Catechism for children, explaining key doctrines (God, Scripture, Trinity, man's purpose) and offering parents/teachers study methods.
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Elements of Logic
Introductory overview of William Barron's Elements of Logic, revised with supplements from Watts, Whately, Mill and others; surveys reasoning, syllogism critique, rhetoric, and teaching.
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Elements of English Composition, Grammatical, Rhetorical, Logical, and Practical
19th-century textbook on English composition, grammar, rhetoric, logic, and practical exercises for academies and schools, with drills, figures of speech, and writing lessons.
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Memoir of the Life, Character, and Writings of Philip Doddridge, D.D.
Memoir of Philip Doddridge D.D., covering his ancestry, education, ministry, academy, writings, and correspondence. A portrait of his character, pastoral work, and influence.
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The Communion Table: The Approach, the Service, the Retrospect
A devotional guide for preparing to receive the Lord's Supper: steps of consecration, self-examination, prayer, and meditations to deepen Communion observance.
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The Miscellaneous Writings of Miles P. Squier, D.D., Late Professor of Intellectual and Moral Philosophy, Beloit College, Wisconsin: With an Autobiography
Selected writings and autobiography of Miles P. Squier, detailing his missionary tours in Western New York, pastorate in Buffalo, college lectures, and theological essays.
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Second Adventism in the Light of Jewish History
Argues the Second Advent transpired in the early centuries, reading Jesus' Olivet discourse as predictions of Jerusalem's fall (AD 70) and subsequent Jewish catastrophes. Examines Daniel and Revelation.
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Daily Communion with God on the Plan Recommended by Rev. Matthew Henry
Practical devotional guide adapting Matthew Henry: how to begin, spend, and close each day with God through prayer, praise, and reflection, with illustrative devotional extracts.
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James Robert Boyd, D.D.
Necrological report (Princeton Theological Seminary, May 6, 1890): obituaries and biographical notices of deceased alumni, including James R. Boyd.
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John Boyd
Biographical sketches of early Presbyterian ministers (to 1760) in New Jersey by Richard Webster, with C. Van Rensselaer & W. Blackwood. Published 1857 by the Presbyterian Historical Society.
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The Old Scots Memorial
Says revision of the Westminster Confession will likely fail amid division and urges attention to practical church work. Notes dedication of an Old Scots memorial honoring early American Presbyterian founders.
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