Willard Martin Rice: 1817–1904
Journal of the Presbyterian Historical Society, Vol. III (1905–1906). Table of contents and articles on John Knox, Willard M. Rice, and early Presbyterian church history.
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Archives
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Willard Martin Rice: 1817–1904
John Peacock: 1844–1906
Reports on a major year of Presbyterian church building in New York (1906) and an obituary/biography of Rev. John Peacock (1844–1906), highlighting his ministry, conservatism, and service.
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Francis Makemie’s Picture
1908 Westminster issue: essays on evangelistic growth (Methodist vs. Presbyterian), early colonial Presbyterian history featuring Francis Makemie, plus devotional poetry and Bible reflections.
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Early Settlement of Presbyterians in Eastern Maryland and Virginia
Selections from the Westminster (May 16, 1908): a poem on Christian love (1 Cor. 13), bishops' address on global evangelism and church growth, and articles on early American Presbyterian history.
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Unveiling of the Makemie Monument: Interesting Exercises Mark an Historical Event
1908 New York Observer pieces: an American woman's travel letters from Italy and a report on the unveiling of a monument to Francis Makemie, founder of American Presbyterianism.
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Memories of Makemie Awakened at a Sabbath Service
1908 New York Observer: a portrait of evangelist Gipsy Smith, notes from an Alaskan cruise, and a Rehoboth Sunday service honoring Francis Makemie and early Presbyterian history.
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History of the Manokin Presbyterian Church, Princess Anne, Maryland
History of the Manokin Presbyterian Church (Princess Anne, MD), tracing origins to c.1683 and Francis Makemie. Details pastors, session records, buildings and the church’s civic role.
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Grave of Another Member of the First Class of Princeton
1912 New York Observer items: report on the Italian bombardment of Beirut and American missionary interests, memorials for early Princeton clergy, and a Sunday School conference on Christian education.
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The Church in Philadelphia
The New York Observer (Apr 4, 1912) reports a travelogue of Roman ruins at Timgad and North African scenes, plus Presbyterian news: appointments, funerals, dedications, and a Woman's Board mission meeting on freedmen.
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Looking Back at Makemieland
Reports on Japanese suppression and alleged torture of Korean Christians, urging transparency and protest. Also contains a colonial Presbyterian sketch on Francis Makemie and lighter camping pieces.
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A Revolutionary Hero: James Caldwell
Warfield surveys Princeton Seminary's contribution to Presbyterian hymnody. A biographical sketch recounts Revolutionary chaplain James Caldwell—his patriotism, his wife's murder, and his violent death.
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A Page of Early Presbyterian History
Article traces the founding and early history of American Presbyterianism, focusing on Francis Makemie and 17th–18th century churches on Maryland's Eastern Shore.
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Graves of Gilbert Tennent and Samuel Finley
1922 Presbyterian Historical Society report noting 843 accessions, historic presbytery records, and accounts of the reinterment and monument of Gilbert Tennent and Samuel Finley.
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Early Elders of Manokin Church
Accounts of early Presbyterian settlements and leadership in New Providence, VA and Manokin, MD (17th–18th c.), listing elders, ministers, deeds and meeting-house records.
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Autumn and Immortality
A hymn-like reflection contrasting autumn's fading beauty with the Christian hope of immortality, affirming that for believers there is no death.
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The Passing of an Old Church
1923 Journal pieces: obituary of John C. McKinney and an account of the final service and history of Old West Green Street Presbyterian Church, its closing, sale, and endowment.
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Assemblies a Century and a Half Century Ago
Argues that schism endangers church unity, citing Acts 15 as the apostolic model for fellowship despite differences. Traces the Presbyterian history and consolidation of denominational boards.
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The Eleventh Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia
History of Philadelphia's Eleventh Presbyterian Church: founded 1828, led by John L. Grant, moved to West Arch Street and later Arch Street Church. Original Vine & 13th building was demolished in 1922.
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Early Presbyterianism in Philadelphia
Reports on the 1925 bicentennial of the Reformed Church in the U.S. and essays on early Presbyterianism in Philadelphia, tracing origins, key ministers, and growth.
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The Idea of Beauty Inherent in the Westminster Standards
Defends the Westminster Standards' beauty, arguing their usefulness, definiteness, imitation of Scripture, and harmony of subject/object. Affirms their fidelity to Scripture and mission.
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