The Years That the Locust Hath Eaten
Sermon on Joel 2:25: a call to repentance and prayer, promising God’s forgiveness and restoration of “the years the locust hath eaten,” illustrated by Jacob, Moses, and Job.
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The Years That the Locust Hath Eaten
The Sower
Editorial praises the Hague Conference's steps toward lawful warfare. Sermon 'The Sower' (Matt.13) urges faithful sowing of the gospel with prayer, sacrifice, and Christ's death bringing life.
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Notes on Religion in Europe
Observations on European religion: England displays devout practical Christianity yet faces disestablishment and ritualist–evangelical conflict. France's church-state rupture is bitter; continental worship impresses but often lacks spiritual edification.
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The Power of Christian Character
Argues that holy Christian character is the church's chief power—evangelizing sinners, silencing critics, and giving authoritative example to leaders; character embodies the Gospel.
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The Foreign Mission Situation in Our Church
Articles: Presbyterian worship has a simple ritual and needs fidelity. They diagnose Southern mission debt and urge prayer and voluntary, non-coercive fundraising.
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The Making of a Minister
1912 address on 'The Making of a Minister': ministers must be godly, genuinely called, trained in seminaries with a wholesome spiritual atmosphere, sound curriculum, and missionary zeal.
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Christian Unity
Churchman (June 20, 1914) reports on church work at the University of North Carolina, Christian unity, the Travellers' Aid social service, a strike report and new books.
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The Unity of the Church
Argues that Christ intended a spiritual unity for the Church; current divisions result from imperfect, immature membership. True unity is produced by the Spirit and vital for Christian witness.
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Union of the Presbyterian Churches
Advocates organic union of U.S. Presbyterian bodies to strengthen mission, preserve Reformed doctrine and polity, reduce duplication, and centralize administration and publishing.
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Some Lessons Which Ministers May Learn from Rev. William A. Sunday
Obituary for Dr. Schauffler and an assessment of W.A. Sunday's revival preaching: praises his plain, fervent evangelism (sin, repentance, faith) and urges ministers to adopt a personal, practical style.
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The Charlotte Assembly, 1920
1920 Charlotte General Assembly debated a Plan of Union, relations to the Interchurch World Movement, Sunday-school work, ministerial relief, and Bible distribution.
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Hand Book of Theology
A concise Reformed handbook introducing theology: arguments for God's existence, natural vs. revealed theology, revelation and inspiration, Scripture as ultimate authority, and doctrinal divisions.
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Memorials: Rev. Russell Cecil, D.D., Pastor Second Presbyterian Church, Richmond, Va.
Memorial collection honoring Rev. Russell Cecil, D.D. (1853–1925), longtime pastor of Second Presbyterian Church, Richmond, VA, with biographical sketch, tributes, and his final sermon.
Russell Cecil, D.D.
Necrological report from the Princeton Theological Seminary Bulletin (1926) listing obituaries and biographical notices of alumni ministers, noting education, pastorates, dates, and honors.
Satan
Lewis S. Chafer outlines Satan’s biblical career—his creation, fall, present activity and methods, and final judgment—arguing from Scripture for his person, power, and defeat.
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True Evangelism
Chafer argues true evangelism is the church's Spirit-led responsibility, criticizing reliance on methods, professional evangelists, and planned revivals. Emphasizes pastoral teaching.
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The Kingdom in History and Prophecy
Chafer argues the biblical kingdom—rooted in the Davidic covenant—is distinct from the Church; the present church age is a parenthesis in God's prophetic program, urging literal, rightly-divided interpretation.
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Salvation
Chafer's Salvation succinctly presents the biblical doctrine of salvation—past, present, and future—detailing God's work (atonement, justification, sanctification), faith's role, and assurance.
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Why Was It Necessary for Christ to Die?
1918 Sunday School Times issue with lessons and essays on Christ's death and atonement, prayer, evangelistic tactics, and the May 12 Mark 10 lesson. Reflects on Psalm 22.
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