The Life of William Wilberforce
Review of the Life of William Wilberforce (by his sons), tracing his upbringing, conversion under Methodist influences, social and political life, and commitment to abolition.
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The Life of William Wilberforce
Uncle Austin and His Nephews, or, The Scripture Guide — Being a Familiar Introduction to the Study of the Bible
A friendly, instructional dialogue introducing children to the Bible: its history, languages, translations, and how to read it. Covers antiquities, divisions, and practical rules for study.
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Review of Henry’s The Life of John Calvin, the Great Reformer
Argues that Protestantism is a principle, not a religion; reviews Paul Henry’s biography of John Calvin, his manuscript sources, letters, and Calvin’s influence on the Reformation.
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Spring’s Fragments
Review of Gardiner Spring’s Fragments emphasizing the primacy of preaching, pastoral fidelity, and thorough Sabbath preparation. Advocates long pastoral tenures and disciplined pulpit study.
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The Origin and Variations of the English Language
Contains an 1839 review: a debate on the intermediate state and a substantial review of Bosworth’s Anglo‑Saxon dictionary tracing origins, dialects, and historic language samples.
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The Working-Man
Practical counsel for working men on home, dwelling, family, sobriety, and self-improvement. Encourages neat homes, industry, education, and moral habits.
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Transcendentalism
1839 Princeton Review essay critiques transcendentalism and New England metaphysics, defending Edwardsian Calvinism and warning against utilitarian ethics and imported German philosophy.
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Macaulay’s Reviews
Reviews Butler’s sermons on human nature and Macaulay’s essays (praising Puritans). Notes American revivals and laments widespread Sabbath violations and slipping temperance.
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Predestinarian Controversy in the Ninth Century
Excerpt reviews Neander’s account of the 9th-century predestinarian controversy, focusing on Gottschalk, Rabanus, and debates over Augustine’s doctrine of predestination.
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Rauch’s Psychology
Reviews Butler and Rauch on human nature and the soul; examines German philosophy, body–soul relations, and materialism versus dualism, affirming need for regeneration and piety.
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The Life and Times of Alexander Henderson
Reviews A. Wylie’s Sectarianism is Heresy and John Aiton’s biography of Alexander Henderson. Traces Henderson’s role in Scotland’s Second Reformation and the shaping of Presbyterian polity.
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Review of Essays by Ralph Waldo Emerson
1841 review condemning Emerson’s Essays as obscure, pretentious, and essentially pantheistic/transcendentalist. Praises rare passages but decries incoherence and impiety.
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Temperance in the College of New Jersey
Discusses God’s providence—His preservation, government, permission and overruling of sin—includes a tale rebuking swearing and an exhortation to family worship and parental duty.
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The Works of Zwingle
Review of recent editions/translations of Isaiah and a substantial account of Ulrich Zwingli’s life and works, emphasizing his preaching, reforms, and opposition to indulgences.
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A Discourse in Memory of the Late Reverend John Breckinridge
Memorial discourse for Rev. John Breckinridge (1797–1841) recounting his academic and pastoral labors, leadership in missions and education, suffering, and steadfast Christian hope.
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Chalmers on Education and Ecclesiastical Economy
Review of Emmons and Chalmers: Chalmers defends endowed colleges, parish schools, and higher education as vital to national learning and civic improvement.
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Board of Publication
Contains Monod’s lecture on pulpit elocution and the Presbyterian Board of Publication’s report, listing numerous Calvinistic and Reformed works for church use.
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Education for the Ministry
Advocates thorough, learned and pious preparation for ministry. Urges the church to provide seminary training and support indigent candidates for effective preaching and missions.
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Foreign Missions
1843 Princeton Review urges Presbyterian churches to prioritize foreign missions, condemning apathy toward evangelizing India and calling pastors to lead and mobilize for the Great Commission.
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