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Thomas Guthrie

Biographical sketch of Scottish preacher Thomas Guthrie, his pastoral ministry in Edinburgh, homiletic power, and social reform work. Highlights parochial outreach and evangelical labors.
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Thomas Chalmers

Profile of Thomas Chalmers: a mathematician-turned-minister whose serious illness prompted spiritual conversion and devoted ministry; also reflects on Christianity’s modern ‘crisis.’
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The Minister’s Son: A Record of His Achievements

An essay praising ministerial family life as a foundation for moral, intellectual, and cultural leadership, defending ministers' sons against prejudice while noting rare failures.
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The Parables of the Old Testament

Macartney surveys Old Testament parables (e.g. Jotham's fable of the trees), drawing moral and sermonic lessons about leadership, choice, and their consequences.
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The Pensacola Assembly

Reports on Union Seminary leadership and the Pensacola Assembly: endorses B.R. Lacy Jr. as president; covers Moderator, women's auxiliary dispute, stewardship and mission unity.
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Unfinished Assembly Business

Union Seminary Review (Oct 1924) reports editorial changes and essays on psychology, millennialism, and Assembly business — notably Book of Church Order revision, missions, and women's roles.
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Organic Union or Federation

1918 essay weighing organic union vs. federation between the Presbyterian Church (U.S.) and the Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A., assessing history, pros/cons, and council action.
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The Business of the Church

An address urging American churches to reclaim apostolic vigor: evangelize widely, practice faithful stewardship, improve organizational efficiency, cooperate across denominations, and engage in Christian social service.
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Reverend James Lyon, of Machias, Maine

Genealogical and biographical sketch of Rev. James Lyon of Machias: Princeton graduate, minister and Revolutionary-era local leader, with family records and note of his sacred music (Urania).

Statement on the Condition of Hampden-Sydney College

Board minutes and history of Hampden–Sydney College (founded 1776), detailing trustees, funding, buildings, presidents, and appeals for donations to expand facilities and retain faculty.
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The Essentials of a Successful Long Pastorate

Two essays: one defends Genesis against higher criticism and evolution, arguing for divine moral origins. The other outlines essentials of a long pastorate—character, prayer, study, preaching, and pastoral vigor.
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De Benneville Keim Ludwig, Ph.D., 1839–1915

Obituary of De Benneville K. Ludwig (1839–1915), Philadelphia classics teacher, Presbyterian elder, and long-time treasurer of the Presbyterian Historical Society. Remembered for Christian scholarship and devoted service.

Memorabilia of the Tennents

Historical sketches of the Tennent family—founders of the Log College—tracing their biographies, role in colonial Presbyterianism, and influence on the Great Awakening and Princeton.
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John Cameron Lowrie, D.D.

Necrological report (Princeton Theological Seminary, 1901) with obituaries of alumni including John C. Lowrie—missionary and long‑time Board of Foreign Missions secretary—and Charles H. Read.

Coulter Memorial School

1914 Home Mission Monthly highlights African American women's clubs, Mary Holmes and Coulter schools, and Presbyterian home missions promoting Negro education, industrial training, and uplift.
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