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The Metaphysics of Oughtness

Two essays: one surveys New Testament church officers (deacons, elders, bishops, pastors) and their duties; the other probes the metaphysics of moral ‘ought,’ defending its a priori, intuitional basis.
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Archibald Alexander Hodge

Argues theology must be theocentric while acknowledging Christ’s centrality as God. Includes a biographical sketch and appraisal of theologian Archibald A. Hodge and his writings.
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The Constitution of the Presbyterian Church

Affirms the Lord’s Supper as the Church’s perpetual memorial. Defends the 1788 Adopting Act and Barrier Act, arguing for strict constitutional amendment procedures in the Presbyterian Church.
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Inaugural Address at Princeton College

Inauguration program and addresses for Rev. Francis L. Patton as president of Princeton (June 20, 1888). Includes college history, alumni welcome, and vision for Princeton’s growth.
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Syllabus of Prof. Patton’s Lectures on Theism

Syllabus of Prof. Patton’s lectures on theism, covering historical, constructive, and polemical treatments. Surveys theories on the origin of belief in God: development, revelation, inference, intuition.
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On Preaching: Addressed to Theological Students

Defends the doctrine of divine decrees and election. Affirms preaching as the minister’s chief duty and the pulpit as the church’s primary moral remedy.
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The Letter and the Spirit

Baccalaureate sermon urging scholars to go beyond the literal ‘letter’ to the ‘spirit’—seeking ideas and divine meaning. Advocates broad, balanced education over mere fact-collecting.
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Caspar Wistar Hodge, D.D., LL.D.

Obituary and tribute to Caspar Wistar Hodge, Princeton New Testament professor, praising his scholarship, teaching, and character; also announces the Spencer Trask Lectureship gift for public lectures.
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Caspar Wistar Hodge [Sr.]: A Memorial Address

Memorial address honoring Caspar Wistar Hodge, Princeton professor of exegetical theology. Commends his quiet scholarship, devoted teaching, and his habit of "opening to us the Scriptures."
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Christian Perfection

Two homiletic essays: one defends studying false religions to inform and challenge Christianity; the other urges persistent pursuit of Christian perfection, following Paul’s example (Phil. 3).
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What Is Truth?

Francis L. Patton defines truth as thought’s correspondence with reality, grounds it in God and the Incarnate Christ, and urges students to uphold Christian dogma—atonement and resurrection—over mere ethics.
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Religion in College

Patton urges college students to live out Christian principles: cultivate personal conscience against peer pressure, balance corporate collegiate life with individual responsibility.
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Syllabus of Prof. Patton’s Lectures on Theism

Survey of theism: defines monotheistic theism, its historical phenomenology, and four theories of its origin—development, revelation, inference, and intuition.
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Doctor McCosh

Obituary tribute to James McCosh (1811–1894), Scottish-born philosopher and Princeton president who defended intuitional Christian philosophy. Remembered as a vigorous teacher, controversialist, and devoted Christian educator.
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James McCosh

Notes on the Antistes of Zurich (Zwingli, Bullinger) and a baccalaureate sermon honoring James McCosh—his life, education, role in the Scottish Disruption, and influence as teacher.
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The Presbyterian System of Doctrine

Francis L. Patton defends the Presbyterian system and Westminster standards, urging robust doctrinal preaching and defense of Calvinist theology while affirming the Bible’s inspiration and authority.
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