Obituary for Mrs. Henry M. Alexander
Coverage of the Evangelical Alliance’s Week of Prayer call, Presbyterian synod proceedings and foreign-missions work, plus obituaries and institutional religious news.
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Obituary for Mrs. Henry M. Alexander
The Touch of His Hand
Editorial condemns widespread dishonesty—municipal graft, corporate fraud, food adulteration—and urges a moral uprising. Sermon excerpts call the church to preach God’s doctrine and fight sin.
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A Remarkable Life
Jul 1909 Christian Nation reports merger with the Reformed Presbyterian Standard, temperance victories (Tennessee goes dry), and an obituary/profile of Sarah Woodside, servant to the deaf.
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Twenty-Five Years of National Reform in America
Overview of the National Reform Association’s 25-year effort to promote Christian civil government—conventions, extensive literature, a proposed Christian Amendment and Sabbath laws.
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Why Covenanters Do Not Vote
A Covenanter defends abstaining from voting when the Constitution omits Christ, arguing that voting would endorse a secular government. He affirms patriotism but insists Christ rules every sphere.
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Christian Civil Government in America: The National Reform Movement
Manual outlining the National Reform Movement for Christian civil government in America—its history, principles, legal and scriptural basis (notably Romans 13), with supporting documents.
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The Reunion of Christendom
Argues that organic, visible union of Christendom is impracticable and undesirable; true unity is spiritual and internal, not an externally enforced organizational uniformity. Examines history and John 17.
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A Digest of the Acts and Proceedings of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States (1888)
Digest of the acts and proceedings of the General Assembly (Presbyterian Church in the USA), revised through 1910. Records constitutional rules, congregational and court procedures, and missions.
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Historical Discourse (First Presbyterian Church, Atlantic City, N.J.)
Historical discourse marking the 50th anniversary of laying the First Presbyterian Church, Atlantic City (1856–1906), recounting its founding, building, leaders, struggles, and gifts.
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Some Hints on Pastoral Visiting
Examines the Adamic principle and three theories of human solidarity; offers practical guidance on pastoral visiting; and questions church festivals’ conformity with Scripture.
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The Old Evangelism
Calls for a return to ‘old evangelism’—personal, Spirit-led soul-winning rooted in Scripture. Urges revival across church, pulpit, and individual practice with practical steps.
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Personal Reminiscences of My Nashville Pastorate
Rev. William M. Anderson recalls his nine-year pastorate at First Presbyterian, Nashville: ministry stats, major events (Student Volunteer Convention, evangelistic meetings), a near-fatal illness and gratitude.
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Reflex Influence of Missions
Argues that 19th-century missionary work revived and strengthened the church, serving as its most effective apologetic and fulfilling the church’s duty to evangelize the nations.
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Our Hobbies
Proceedings of the 28th Annual Convention of the National Brick Manufacturers’ Association (New Orleans, 1914): opening prayers, welcome addresses, toasts and humorous speeches on hospitality, hobbies, and marriage.
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Protest Against the Action of the Assembly on Woman’s Position in the Church
1916 General Assembly minutes addressing relations with the Federal Council and a protest opposing Assembly action on women’s role in the church, citing 1 Cor 14 and 1 Tim 2.
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November 7, 1844 Letter (1844)
Title page and an 1844 introductory letter recommending Robert L. Dabney to Union Seminary, endorsing him as a Christian, scholar, and candidate for the ministry.
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The Life and Letters of Margaret Junkin Preston
Biography of Margaret Junkin Preston, American poet; traces her Covenanter Presbyterian ancestry, childhood, family life, and rigorous education under her father.
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Robert Cameron Allen
Biographical sketches of Reformed Presbyterian ministers (1888–1930) with portraits, institutional and mission histories, and lists of congregations and missionaries. Includes ministerial records and accounts opposing evolution and materialism.
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The State and the Kingdom
Argues that religion grounds moral nature and that God ordains civil government to secure rights, justice, and public order; law should be taught publicly.
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