Baird’s Religion in America
Reviews a new English translation of the Roman Missal and Robert Baird’s Religion in America, surveying church–state relations, the voluntary system, and contested revival methods.
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Baird’s Religion in America
Foote’s Sketches of Virginia
Reviews Kurtz’s History of the Old Covenant and Foote’s Sketches of Virginia — biblical history and American Presbyterian church biographies with revival-era narratives.
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Memoirs of John M. Mason, D.D.
Review of Kurtz’s History of the Old Covenant and a memoir of John M. Mason D.D., examining Israel’s covenant history and Mason’s life, ministry, and study advice.
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Quesnel and the Jansenists
Survey of Pasquier Quesnel and the Jansenists: his devotional reflections on the Gospels and New Testament, widespread editions and translations, and the ecclesiastical persecutions and condemnations he faced.
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The American Sunday-School and Its Adjuncts
Advocates Sunday-schools and early religious education as the best means to improve society, emphasizing books, teachers, and parental duty. Notes adult reform is difficult.
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The Life of Archibald Alexander, D.D.
A condensed biography of Archibald Alexander (1772–1851), first professor at Princeton Theological Seminary, tracing his life, ministry, revivals, and role in theological education.
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Waldegrave on Millennarianism
Review of Waldegrave’s Bampton Lectures opposing premillennialism. Defends the present kingdom, offers canons for prophetic exegesis, and critiques literalist excesses.
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A Thanksgiving Sermon on the English Language
Argues the Ashmun Institute’s African education will uplift freed slaves and glorify God. A sermon likewise traces Providence in nations and the global rise of the English language.
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Some Account of the Writings of the Reverend Philip Doddridge
Review of John Robinson’s and Philip Doddridge’s writings, highlighting biographical notes, practical sermons, and Doddridge’s apologetic defenses and teachings on regeneration.
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Children’s Praise for the Gospel
American Bible Society record (Aug 1858) recounts the British & Foreign Bible Society anniversary, missionary efforts (including India), stories of Scripture’s power, and lists donations.
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Discourses on Common Topics of Christian Faith and Practice
James W. Alexander diagnoses nineteenth-century "modern unbelief" — rationalism, German criticism, and disguised spirituality — and urges robust apologetic defense of the Gospel.
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June 15, 1848 Letter to William B. Sprague (1848)
Biographical sketch of John Holt Rice (1777–1831), a Virginia Presbyterian minister, educator, and seminary professor, outlining his education, ministry, publications, and influence.
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Show Me Thy Glory
Sermon on Moses’ plea ‘Show me thy glory’ (Exod. 33:18), exploring the Sinai theophany, Moses’ faith and intercession, and the soul’s longing for deeper communion with God.
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Some Account of an Old English Manuscript in the Nisbet Library
Description and analysis of an anonymous early-17th-century English manuscript of 52 sermons in the Nisbet/Princeton library. Notes on dating, style, orthography, sources, and extracts.
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Anglo-Latin Hymns
Mercersburg Review: travel sketches of southern Peloponnesus and ancient Messenia, paired with Anglo‑Latin hymn translations (St. Bernard, St. Bonaventure) on Jesus and the Cross.
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Bring Me Up Samuel
Sermon on Saul’s decline and the witch of Endor (1 Sam 28), lamenting the loss of Samuel’s guiding influence. Warns against forsaking God, necromancy, and the cost of disobedience.
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Divine Providence in Particulars
Devotional pieces urging Christians to care for sinners. Includes "Swearing Henry"—a profane man’s repentance after his child’s death—and calls for compassionate evangelism and prayer.
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Introductory Notice to J.L. Cabell’s The Testimony of Modern Science to the Unity of Mankind
1859 essay using comparative anatomy, physiology, and philology to argue for the specific unity and common origin of all human races, rebutting polygenist claims.
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