Inaugural Address
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Inaugural address: preaching is God-ordained; the seminary must train evangelistic, Christ-loving ministers. Preaching is central and divinely empowered.
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Inaugural Address
In What Sense Are Preachers to Preach Themselves
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Argues true preaching consists in ‘preaching oneself’—the preacher embodying Christ and personal conviction. Urges ministers to cultivate character, learning, and authenticity.
The Doctrine of Hell
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A theological defense of the biblical doctrine of hell, arguing for its reality, dreadful nature, and the justice of eternal punishment as revealed in Scripture and taught by Christ.
Evangelists and Evangelistic Work
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Proceedings urging Presbyterian evangelism: add children’s services, foster interdenominational cooperation (an Evangelical Alliance), and develop trained itinerant evangelists.
He Shall Come to Be Glorified in His Saints
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Meditation on Christ’s ascension: though the disciples grieved, they should rejoice—Christ returns to the Father, secures salvation, and sends the promised Holy Spirit.
Presbyterianism and Education
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An 1889 essay arguing that Presbyterianism—through its theology, church government, and literature—serves as a supreme educational force shaping minds, morals, and civic life.
Yesterday, To-Day and Forever
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Commemorative sermon on Christ’s unchangeableness—‘the same yesterday, today, and forever’—as the sustaining presence and comfort of the church and believers.
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