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The General Assembly 1868 (Princeton Review)

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Proceedings of the 1869 Presbyterian General Assembly: elections, reunion talks between branches, adoption of confessional/psalmody proposals, and reports on missions with systematic benevolence plans.

Truth, Charity, and Unity

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1868 essay: truth is objective and foundational to moral and spiritual life; zeal for truth must be tempered by candour and charity to avoid bigotry and foster Christian unity.

Lyman H. Atwater

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Index and biographical sketches from The Biblical Repertory and Princeton Review (1825–1868), profiling contributors Lyman H. Atwater and Henry Axtell and listing their articles and careers.

The General Assembly 1871 (Princeton Review)

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Report of the 1871 Presbyterian General Assembly: debated reducing representation and reorganizing benevolent boards. Adopted a Committee of Benevolence and Finance, rejecting full centralization.

Preaching Christ

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Argues that all preaching must center on Christ crucified; the law exposes sin so sinners are driven to Christ for justification by faith. Faith precedes and produces true repentance and love.

The Labor Question in Its Economic and Christian Aspects

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Examines Dodona’s primitive Greek worship of a solitary Zeus and sacred oaks. Lyman H. Atwater then analyzes labor, capital, wealth, their mutual dependence, and the right to fair compensation.

Total Abstinence and Its Scriptural Basis

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An 1872 Presbyterian review debating Christian apology and the scriptural basis for total abstinence. Argues tensions between Christian liberty (Romans 14, Galatians 5) and temperance.

Beneficiary Education for the Ministry

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Argument for church-funded aid to indigent ministerial candidates: rising beneficiaries, funding shortfalls, causes identified, and defense of systematic beneficiary education to supply trained clergy.

Pray for Your Children

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An appeal urging Christian parents to pray continually for their children’s early regeneration and salvation. Emphasizes parental duty, covenant responsibilities, instruction, example and prayer.

The General Assembly 1873

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1873 General Assembly report: advocated reunion with Southern Presbyterians, reaffirmed church–state principles, approved compilation of a Book of Praise, and debated a cheap church paper.

The Late Commercial Crisis

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Examines the 1870s commercial crisis: excessive railroad speculation, paper currency, bank failures and fraud produced panic, widespread loss and moral decline. Discusses causes, effects and remedies.

Calvinism in Doctrine and Life

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Defends Calvinism and the doctrine of predestination (per the Westminster Confession), arguing sound doctrine grounds the Christian life while upholding responsibility and freedom.

Our Industrial and Financial Situation

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Critiques materialist theories of mind. Main essay blames economic distress on unemployment and idleness, opposes communism and indiscriminate charity, and urges work-based relief.

The Currency Question

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Argues against inflating currency and repudiating coin payments; the government must redeem paper promises in coin to preserve national credit, honor, and economic stability.

The General Assembly 1875

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1875 Presbyterian General Assembly report: failed reunion negotiations with the Southern Church and debates over Assembly size and representation. Also critiques materialist ‘theory of forces’ and urges heavenly priorities.

Civil Government and Religion

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Essay examines the proper relation of church and state in the U.S., addressing separation, religious liberty, taxation of church property, Sabbath observance, and moral legislation.

Memorial of James Madison MacDonald, D.D.

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Memorial sermon for Rev. James M. Macdonald celebrating ministers as "burning and shining lights." Contains a biographical sketch of his life, education, and pastoral service.

Palmer’s Life of Thornwell

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Review of Westminster Assembly origins and B.M. Palmer’s biography of James H. Thornwell, highlighting his preaching, theological leadership, and role in the Southern church.

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