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The Christian Monitor, Vol. 2, No. 5 [Nov. 9, 1816]

John Holt Rice ⬩ 1816

Sermon proclaiming Christ crucified as the center of the gospel: the cross secures our justification, sanctification, and glorification, displaying God’s justice and mercy.

The Christian Monitor, Vol. 2, No. 6 [Nov. 23, 1816]

John Holt Rice ⬩ 1816

Synod of Virginia reports revivals and increased piety in many churches yet a widespread ‘famine of the word’; urges missionaries, prayer, and renewed pastoral zeal. Includes eulogy for Rev. Charles H. Kennon.

The Christian Monitor, Vol. 2, No. 7 [Dec. 7, 1816]

John Holt Rice ⬩ 1816

Synod of Virginia report urging rigorous theological education and ministerial qualifications: deep Scripture study, doctrine, pastoral piety, church history, and seminary funding measures.

The Christian Monitor, Vol 2, No. 8 [Dec. 21, 1816]

John Holt Rice ⬩ 1816

Urgent 1816 essays urging reverent Sabbath observance, family worship, and warning against general neglect of religion; calls for prayer and evangelistic efforts to save souls.

View of the State of Religion in the Churches Under the Care of the Synod of Virginia

John Holt Rice ⬩ 1816

Synod of Virginia reports general prosperity: awakenings, growth in prayer, catechizing, seminaries, and urgent missionary needs. Also includes a Jewish convert’s testimony.

The Christian Monitor, Vol. 2, No. 10 [Jan. 18, 1817]

John Holt Rice ⬩ 1817

1816 Christian Monitor: Richmond bill of mortality and a believer’s death testimony, followed by a moral essay condemning domestic slavery and urging urgent reform.

The Christian Monitor, Vol. 2, No. 11 [Feb. 1, 1817]

John Holt Rice ⬩ 1817

An 1817 Christian Monitor piece warns against vain visits, gossip, and dogmatism; urges charity, guarded speech, and self-examination. Also notes a reported revival of card-playing.

The Christian Monitor, Vol. 2, No. 12 [Feb. 15, 1817]

John Holt Rice ⬩ 1817

An 1817 plea calling Christians to brotherly love and unity across denominations, rejecting sectarian bigotry and urging cooperative gospel work and mutual aid.

The Christian Monitor, Vol. 2, No. 13 [Mar. 1, 1817]

John Holt Rice ⬩ 1817

Reports revivals in New England and New York with many conversions and renewed church covenants. Also summarizes the American Bible Society’s officers, auxiliaries, and Bible distribution plans.

The Christian Monitor, Vol. 2, No. 14 [Mar. 15, 1817]

John Holt Rice ⬩ 1817

Winchester Presbytery’s pastoral letter urges ruling elders to attend church courts and faithfully discharge duties, and exhorts professing Christians to personal piety and diligent Bible reading.

The Christian Monitor, Vol. 2, No. 15 [Mar. 29, 1817]

John Holt Rice ⬩ 1817

The Christian Monitor, Vol. 2, No. 16 [Apr. 12, 1817]

John Holt Rice ⬩ 1817

Argues that only a sincere, experiential profession of faith (by parents and individuals) should qualify for baptism; criticizes lax, broad administration and appeals to Acts and confessional standards.

The Christian Monitor, Vol. 2, No. 17 [Apr. 26, 1817]

John Holt Rice ⬩ 1817

Review of R.C. Maturin’s tragedy ‘Bertram’. Praises its poetic power but condemns its immoral depiction of passionate heroes, adultery, and the misrepresentation of female virtue.

The Christian Monitor, Vol. 2, No. 18 [May 10, 1817]

John Holt Rice ⬩ 1817

1817 Richmond piece laments Virginia’s decline in learning, lost libraries, and untrained professionals; calls for a revival of education. Also reports new Sunday schools and a funeral sermon on faith.

The Christian Monitor, Vol. 2, No. 19 [May 24, 1817]

John Holt Rice ⬩ 1817

Argues causes for America’s decline in learning after the Revolution: war, party spirit, pursuit of wealth, slavery, and lax domestic discipline undermined education and character.

The Christian Monitor, Vol. 2, No. 20 [June 7, 1817]

John Holt Rice ⬩ 1817

Defense of traditional education: reject gimmicky shortcuts, combine moral and intellectual training, follow the natural order of faculties, focus studies and use patriotic examples.

The Christian Monitor, Vol. 2, No. 21 [June 21, 1817]

John Holt Rice ⬩ 1817

Advice to young preachers: make Christ central, study Scripture, preach practically and plainly, avoid affectation, pray, prefer extempore delivery, and steward sermon time.

The Christian Monitor, Vol. 2, No. 22 [July 5, 1817]

John Holt Rice ⬩ 1817

Review of Thomas Chalmers’ sermons linking Christian revelation with modern astronomy. Argues other worlds may be inhabited and defends Christianity against cosmic objections.

The Christian Monitor, Vol. 2, No. 23 [July 19, 1817]

John Holt Rice ⬩ 1817

Sermon on 1 John 2:3—assurance of knowing Christ is evidenced by keeping his commandments. True assurance grows from sincere, universal, and persevering obedience and sanctification.

The Christian Monitor, Vol. 2, No. 24 [Aug. 2, 1817]

John Holt Rice ⬩ 1817

Report highlights the Bible Society of Virginia’s donations and wide distribution (including a Chinese translation), celebrates global growth of Bible societies, and promotes Sunday schools and domestic missions.

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The Christian Monitor, Vol. 2, No. 5 [Nov. 9, 1816]

The Christian Monitor, Vol. 2, No. 6 [Nov. 23, 1816]

The Christian Monitor, Vol. 2, No. 7 [Dec. 7, 1816]

The Christian Monitor, Vol 2, No. 8 [Dec. 21, 1816]

View of the State of Religion in the Churches Under the Care of the Synod of Virginia

The Christian Monitor, Vol. 2, No. 10 [Jan. 18, 1817]

The Christian Monitor, Vol. 2, No. 11 [Feb. 1, 1817]

The Christian Monitor, Vol. 2, No. 12 [Feb. 15, 1817]

The Christian Monitor, Vol. 2, No. 13 [Mar. 1, 1817]

The Christian Monitor, Vol. 2, No. 14 [Mar. 15, 1817]

The Christian Monitor, Vol. 2, No. 15 [Mar. 29, 1817]

The Christian Monitor, Vol. 2, No. 16 [Apr. 12, 1817]

The Christian Monitor, Vol. 2, No. 17 [Apr. 26, 1817]

The Christian Monitor, Vol. 2, No. 18 [May 10, 1817]

The Christian Monitor, Vol. 2, No. 19 [May 24, 1817]

The Christian Monitor, Vol. 2, No. 20 [June 7, 1817]

The Christian Monitor, Vol. 2, No. 21 [June 21, 1817]

The Christian Monitor, Vol. 2, No. 22 [July 5, 1817]

The Christian Monitor, Vol. 2, No. 23 [July 19, 1817]

The Christian Monitor, Vol. 2, No. 24 [Aug. 2, 1817]

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