Problems of To-Day: Wealth—Labor—Socialism
Carnegie examines unequal wealth, advocating progressive estate taxes and civic stewardship by the rich while critiquing socialist labor theories and urging temperance.
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Problems of To-Day: Wealth—Labor—Socialism
The Path to Peace upon the Seas
Andrew Carnegie urges Great Britain to convene the powers to abolish naval warfare, create international maritime courts, and end the naval arms race to secure peace upon the seas.
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Supplement to the Path to Peace
Andrew Carnegie urges an international conference to abolish naval warfare, limit armaments, and create international judicial courts for arbitration to secure peace.
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War as the Mother of Valor and Civilization
Argues that war is not the mother of valor or civilization; moral courage, arbitration, and generosity drive progress. Calls for peace leagues and legal settlement of international disputes.
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Address by Andrew Carnegie at the Unveiling of a Statue to Burns, Erected by the Citizens of Montrose
Carnegie's 1912 Montrose address honors Burns as a 'poet‑prophet' whose sympathy, democratic ideals, and call to brotherhood inspire peaceful social progress and just stewardship.
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The Baseless Fear of War
Andrew Carnegie argues against militarism and costly naval/army build-ups, urging confidence in peaceful international relations and arbitration instead of preparing for unlikely invasions.
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Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie
Andrew Carnegie's autobiography tracing his rise from Scottish childhood to steel magnate, labor struggles, and philanthropy (the "Gospel of Wealth"). Includes preface and full contents.
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Andrew Carnegie’s Own Story for Boys and Girls
Adapted autobiography of Andrew Carnegie for young readers, recounting his Scottish childhood, emigration to America, early work, rise in steel, and later philanthropy.
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Circular Regarding the Confederate Cemetery of Fredericksburg, VA
Account of Fredericksburg's volunteer companies and the Ladies' Memorial Association organizing after the Civil War to recover, inter, and memorialize Confederate soldiers' remains.
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The Second Coming of Christ
Argues for a real Millennium and a kingdom that is both present and future, seeing the Church as continuation of OT promises while rejecting extreme premillennial claims.
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The Drama of Redemption
A devotional theological work presenting the Bible as God's revelation, Christ as both divine and human Redeemer, and the Holy Spirit as applicator of salvation, with assurance of heaven.
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A Thorough Reformation of Our English Orthography Necessary and Practicable
1907 lecture advocating a thorough reform of English orthography for simplicity and educational efficiency, tracing the spelling-reform movement and its objections.
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The Authorship of the Epistle to the Hebrews
1914 lecture surveying patristic testimony and internal evidence on the disputed Pauline authorship of Hebrews, arguing the probability that Paul (translated by Luke/Clement) wrote it.
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The Covenanters; A Pastor’s Views
Traces the Sabbath-school from Raikes back to synagogue schools. Profiles the Covenanters, a Presbyterian boys' society promoting missions, church loyalty, and practical charity.
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The General Assembly [Southern] of 1902
Examines the philosophy and prominence of faith and summarizes the 1902 General Assembly debates, especially seminary consolidation and the Confession's teaching on infants' salvation.
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Love Like the Sun
Discusses the philosophy of faith and pastoral instruction: faith unites and empowers believers—likened to the sun (Judges 5). Includes homiletic notes for preaching (Matt. 5).
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The Minister as an Intercessor
Argues ministers must serve as intercessors—prepared, compassionate, and scripturally informed—leading public and private prayers that represent and comfort the people.
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The Rod of Aaron
Includes a reflection on the 'sin unto death' and an address (Num.17) arguing ministers are divinely called, set apart, consecrated to service, and must bear spiritual fruit.
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