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Ecclesiastical Republicanism

Thomas Smyth ⬩ 1843

Thomas Smyth argues Presbyterian polity embodies republican principles, liberality, and catholicity in contrast to prelacy and popery. He defends its compatibility with American civil republicanism.

Presbytery and Not Prelacy

Thomas Smyth ⬩ 1843

The Exodus of the Church of Scotland

Thomas Smyth ⬩ 1844

Reviews of Thomas Smyth’s works defending presbyterian polity against prelacy, arguing presbytery is scriptural, primitive, republican, and supported by the Fathers and history.

The History, Character, and Results, of the Westminster Assembly of Divines

Thomas Smyth ⬩ 1844

A bicentennial discourse on the Westminster Assembly: its history, doctrinal standards, and political impact. Defends Presbyterianism, critiques prelacy and recounts historical persecutions.

The Life and Character of Calvin, the Reformer, Reviewed and Defended

Thomas Smyth ⬩ 1844

The Name, Nature, and Functions, of Ruling Elders

Thomas Smyth ⬩ 1845

The Romish and Prelatical Rite of Confirmation Examined

Thomas Smyth ⬩ 1845

Denominational Education, Its Necessity and Its Practicability, Especially as It Regards Colleges

Thomas Smyth ⬩ 1846

Mary Not a Perpetual Virgin, Nor the Mother of God

Thomas Smyth ⬩ 1846

A Protestant critique arguing Mary is not a perpetual virgin nor the ‘Mother of God,’ rejecting Roman Catholic veneration of Mary and appealing to Scripture to uphold Christ-centered worship.

The Duty of Interesting Children in the Missionary Cause, and How This Is to Be Done

Thomas Smyth ⬩ 1846

1846 tract urging parents and churches to train children in a missionary spirit — to pray, give, and labor for the gospel, grounded in Matthew 21 and Acts 2.

The Fundamental Doctrines of Christianity, the True and Only Required Basis of Charity and United Christian Effort

Thomas Smyth ⬩ 1846

Sermon urging believers to recognize essential Christian doctrines, tolerate nonessentials, and unite in charity and cooperative effort across denominations (based on Phil. 3).

God’s Providence the Just Ground of Confidence, Love and Gratitude

Thomas Smyth ⬩ 1847

First-person account of the storm-tossed steamship Great Western (Sept 1846). Passengers gather for prayer and communion amid peril, testifying to God’s providence and deliverance.

The Destined Efficiency of Juvenile Missionary Effort

Thomas Smyth ⬩ 1847

Smyth argues juvenile missionary work is divinely destined and effective. God often uses weak means—children—to advance the gospel, illustrated from Scripture and history.

The Divine Appointment and Obligation of Capital Punishment

Thomas Smyth ⬩ 1847

The Rule and Measure of Christian Charity

Thomas Smyth ⬩ 1847

A sermon urging Christians to practice sincere, duty‑driven charity and stewardship, warning that covetousness is idolatry and a grave spiritual danger.

The True Origin and Source of the Mecklenburg and National Declaration of Independence

Thomas Smyth ⬩ 1847

Rev. Thomas Smyth’s 1847 sermon traces the Declaration’s roots to popular sentiment and the Mecklenburg Declarations, viewing it as providential and urging pulpit commemoration.

Assurance — Witness of the Spirit — And the Call to the Ministry

Thomas Smyth ⬩ 1848

Treats assurance of salvation, the Spirit’s witness, and the divine call to the Gospel ministry; defends presbyterian ordination as a governmental warrant for ministers.

Presbyterianism — The Revolution — The Declaration of Independence, and the Constitution

Thomas Smyth ⬩ 1848

The Call to the Ministry — Its Nature and Evidence

Thomas Smyth ⬩ 1848

Discusses the nature and evidences of a divine call to the ministry, distinguishing outward (word/providence) and inward (Spirit-given qualifications) aspects.

The Character of the Late Thomas Chalmers, D.D., LL.D., and the Lessons of His Life, from Personal Recollections

Thomas Smyth ⬩ 1848

Eulogistic sketch of Dr. Thomas Chalmers praising his genius, preaching, leadership in the Free Church of Scotland, and his wide intellectual and spiritual influence.

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Ecclesiastical Republicanism

Presbytery and Not Prelacy

The Exodus of the Church of Scotland

The History, Character, and Results, of the Westminster Assembly of Divines

The Life and Character of Calvin, the Reformer, Reviewed and Defended

The Name, Nature, and Functions, of Ruling Elders

The Romish and Prelatical Rite of Confirmation Examined

Denominational Education, Its Necessity and Its Practicability, Especially as It Regards Colleges

Mary Not a Perpetual Virgin, Nor the Mother of God

The Duty of Interesting Children in the Missionary Cause, and How This Is to Be Done

The Fundamental Doctrines of Christianity, the True and Only Required Basis of Charity and United Christian Effort

God’s Providence the Just Ground of Confidence, Love and Gratitude

The Destined Efficiency of Juvenile Missionary Effort

The Divine Appointment and Obligation of Capital Punishment

The Rule and Measure of Christian Charity

The True Origin and Source of the Mecklenburg and National Declaration of Independence

Assurance — Witness of the Spirit — And the Call to the Ministry

Presbyterianism — The Revolution — The Declaration of Independence, and the Constitution

The Call to the Ministry — Its Nature and Evidence

The Character of the Late Thomas Chalmers, D.D., LL.D., and the Lessons of His Life, from Personal Recollections

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