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The Transforming Power of the Gospel (1884)

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Palmer argues the gospel transforms lives by curing sin at its root: providing full pardon (atonement), true repentance, and the new birth by the Spirit, leading to sanctification.

The Christian Warrior (1898)

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Eulogistic tribute to Robert Lewis Dabney (1820–1898) portraying him as a learned, uncompromising ‘Christian warrior’—a faithful teacher and polemicist devoted to truth.

The Test of Abraham’s Faith

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Reads Genesis 22 as a type of Christ: Abraham’s faith and the ram prefigure the Lamb. Argues only God can provide a Redeemer and the Son must become incarnate to atone.

The Epicurean Philosophy

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Survey of Epicureanism: atomism, pleasure-centered ethics, free will, and its moral limits and influence. Also records a Presbyterian centenary commemoration.

Inaugural Address at Union College

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Inaugural exercises (June 28, 1870) installing Rev. Charles A. Aiken as President of Union College; addresses emphasize a union of traditional and experimental education and reliance on God.

Matthew Arnold’s Literature and Dogma

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Critical review of Matthew Arnold’s Literature and Dogma. Argues literary culture and positivism reduce Scripture to mere literature, challenging Arnold’s hermeneutics and defending evangelical theology.

Christian Ethics

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Survey arguing Christianity is inherently ethical; locates ethics in philosophy and theology, and analyzes Old Testament ethics, objections to it, and responses.

Dartmouth: Its Educational Type, Work, and Products

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Oration praising Dartmouth’s educational type and its legacy of producing eminent teachers and benefactors, commemorating notable alumni and urging continued loyalty to the college.

Syllabus of Lectures

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Introduction to the Old Testament historical books covering the canon, textual and higher (historical) criticism, and issues of authorship, integrity, and reliability, with focus on the Pentateuch.

Christianity and Social Problems

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Surveys Ritschlian theology and argues the Church must engage social problems. The Church should act morally as conservative, reformatory, and mediating agent.

Drifting

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Sermon warning against moral and spiritual drifting—habits, social currents, and neglect carry Christians from duty. Urges vigilance, responsibility, and steadfastness.

The State of Religion in France

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Lecture on adoption from the Westminster Shorter Catechism—God’s gratuitous adoption of sinners; plus a report on religion in France: Protestant worship, societies, and missions.

Journal of European Travels

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Garbled, largely unreadable text composed of symbols, punctuation, and fragments. No coherent topic, theological argument, or scripture can be identified.

Public Education

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An 1829 survey of public education comparing English, French, and German systems, classical curricula, teacher qualifications, and practical challenges in schooling.

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