The Chief Glory of the Nineteenth Century
Addresses evolution and, chiefly, the rise of nineteenth-century foreign missions— providential openings in Turkey, India, China, and William Carey’s sacrificial labors.
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The Chief Glory of the Nineteenth Century
The Church One, the Word One, and the Covenant with Abraham Stands
Affirms one continuous Church across dispensations and that Old and New Testaments form one authoritative Bible. Defends the covenant with Abraham against Baptist views.
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The New York Observer’s Southern Correspondent
Defense of Genesis and Mosaic authorship against critics who cite antiquities; argues archaeology confirms rather than overturns Scripture. Also reports Presbyterian presbytery meetings and missions.
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A Calm and Candid Review of Some Speeches on Evolution
An 1885 Southern Presbyterian Review piece critiques debates at Columbia Seminary over teaching evolution, disputing whether seminary instruction must strictly follow church standards or permit scholarly freedom.
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Harbingers of the Reformation
An 1885 survey of medieval movements (Cathari, Paulicians, Waldenses, Arnold of Brescia, Peter Bruys) as harbingers of the Reformation, criticizing Church secularization and stressing Scripture and baptismal controversies.
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John Bailey Adger, D.D.
Necrological report (1899) of Princeton Theological Seminary alumni, giving concise biographical sketches of deceased ministers, missionaries, and professors.
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John Bailey Adger, D.D. Memorial
Minutes of the 1899 Synod of South Carolina at Newberry: opening sermon (Isaiah 9:2), attendance roll, and memorial biographical sketches of John B. Adger and J. L. Girardeau.
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My Life and Times
John B. Adger’s autobiography (1810–1899) recounts his ministry, seminary life, missions among Armenians, Ulster ancestry, and controversies in Southern Presbyterian history.
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The Third Revision of the Directory of Worship
1885 Southern Presbyterian report revising the Directory of Worship. Sets principles for public worship, Lord’s Day observance, elements of worship, and the administration of baptism.
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Biographical Sketches of the Early Settlers of the Hopewell Section
Biographical sketches of Hopewell Section early settlers—Scotch-Irish Presbyterian families, church life, revivals, genealogies, and their role in Revolutionary-era Mecklenburg County.
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A Record of the Descendants of John Alexander of Lanarkshire, Scotland, and His Wife, Margaret Glasson
A genealogical record of John Alexander (Lanarkshire) and his descendants who emigrated to America in 1736, with family sketches, migrations, and historical notes.
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A Manual on the Christian Sabbath
Argues the Christian Sabbath’s moral, perpetual obligation, defends the fourth commandment, and traces the early Church’s shift to observing the Lord’s Day and worship practices.
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Inaugural Address, Delivered at the Opening of Newark College
Inaugural address (1834) advocating disciplined, Christian education at Newark College. Emphasizes balanced governance by trustees, faculty, students, and parents, and moral cultivation.
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Motives and Means of Peace to the Churches
Shared faith in Christ and his salvation binds believers; peace, humility, and walking in the Spirit are essential to preserve holy fellowship and church unity.
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A Manual on the Christian Sabbath (1834)
Essay tracing the history and duty of the Christian Sabbath: argues the fourth commandment’s moral, perpetual obligation and surveys early-church Lord’s Day worship and practices.
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