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A Charge Repelled

1841 report of the Church of Scotland Non-Intrusion Committee on negotiations with government to secure ‘non-intrusion’—the church courts’ right to reject presentees and preserve liberty.
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Calvin No. II [The Presbyterian]

Argument refuting claims that John Calvin sought episcopal prelacy; analyzes his letters and publications to show his support for Presbyterian church order and opposition to Prelacy.
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Calvin Vindicated [The Presbyterian]

Author condemns facetious "religious anecdotes" in sermons and society addresses as irreverent and harmful. Also replies to charges about Calvin allegedly endorsing episcopacy.
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Calvin [Watchman of the South]

1842 Presbyterian article arguing that Christian baptism replaces Jewish circumcision and defending infant baptism. Also reports the American Bible Society’s expanded distribution and urges supplying every household.
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Licentiates

Argues for Christlike imitation and sanctification, and reports the Philadelphia Sabbath Association’s campaign to cease canal Sabbath labor and to minister to boatmen.
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Open Letter on Confirmation

Advice to pastors leading revivals: preach often, use neighboring pastors rather than professional evangelists, and retain oversight. Includes a domestic-missions vignette (‘Poor Dinah’) of simple faith and charity.
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Rights of Ruling Elders 1 [“Canonicus”]

True piety appears in conformity to Christ, love, and the pursuit of God’s glory. Reports Philadelphia Sabbath Association urging cessation of Sabbath transport and ministering to boatmen.
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Letters from a Father to His Sons in College

A father’s practical letters to sons entering college, offering counsel on study, morals, religion, associations, and diligence. Warns of temptations and urges prayer and self-discipline.
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Coleman’s Christian Antiquities

Address urging strict Sabbath observance, warning that widespread desecration endangers public morality and Christianity. Calls Christians to defend and restore the Lord’s Day.
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