Argues Presbyterianism’s global ‘catholicity’ and Calvinian polity support distinct spiritual and civil spheres, promoting religious and civil liberty rooted in Reformation principles.

Argues churches should pursue energetic, sacrificial ministry, enlarged hearts, and systematic beneficence. Surveys U.S. state Sabbath laws and how states enforce Sunday observance.

Argues modern scientific/materialistic culture fosters popular skepticism and atheism that attacks Scripture; the pulpit must respond and defend the Gospel.

Committee report on the Diaconate and the Revised Book of Church Order, tracing the revision history since 1857, committee work, presbyterial votes, and prospects for adoption.

Necrological report containing biographical sketches of deceased ministers (Stuart Robinson and Abraham B. Van Zandt), outlining their education, ministries, writings, and deaths.

Memorial biography of Rev. Stuart Robinson, D.D., recounting his Irish birth, childhood injuries, maternal piety, early education, and providential rise to ministry.

Memorial tributes to Rev. George A. Baxter, D.D., praising his intellect, preaching, teaching, character, and pastoral kindness; reflections on his enduring influence.

Peck argues systematic beneficence- regular communal giving- is a divinely ordained part of worship, expressing fellowship, thanksgiving, and stewardship.

A catechetical series of Old Testament Bible questions (Genesis–1 Samuel) teaching Jewish history, the covenant, sacrifices/atonement, and connections with the Psalms and New Testament.

A Q&A lesson series on Acts covering Paul’s missionary journeys (Philippi, Thessalonica, Athens, Corinth, Ephesus): persecutions, conversions, miracles, and church growth.

Defends the plenary inspiration of Scripture, rebutting Morell, Bushnell, and German rationalism by upholding biblical authority, revelation, and the Incarnation.

Survey of the English Reformation and a critique of ecclesiastical rationalism and traditionalism. Argues for the sufficiency of Scripture, likening modern errors to Pharisees and Sadducees.

Argues Christians must work six days and keep the Sabbath, and defends the regulative principle: public worship must follow Scripture, opposing liturgies, organs, and human innovations.

1855 Presbyterian critique warns that liturgies, instrumental music, and ecclesiastical architecture threaten spontaneous, Spirit-led public worship and denominational unity.

Argues church property risks secularizing the church; a pastoral letter urges strict Christian Sabbath observance (citing Hebrews 4, Psalms 95) and warns against Popery.

Examines who has the right to infant baptism, arguing Presbyterian standards require parents’ credible profession of saving faith and obedience per Westminster standards and Scripture.

Asserts the visible church’s nature, structure, and functions are essential to the Gospel. Urges stronger ministerial instruction in Presbyterian government, worship, and baptism.

In this article, Thomas E. Peck traces the historical development of the relationship between Church and State, arguing that while both are ordained by God and exist for his glory and mankind’s good, they possess distinct spheres of authority. Surveying ancient civilizations, Israel, early Christianity, medieval Christendom, and the Scottish Reformation, Peck contends that confusion of civil and ecclesiastical powers has repeatedly produced error and oppression. He defends the spiritual independence of the Church and insists that neither institution should usurp the God-given functions of the other.

A devotional poem comforting the dying and urging trust in Christ. A following letter defends Freedmen’s right to church office, argues vocation is God’s, and urges cautious reception and mission support.