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The Christian Doctrine of War

Argues Christianity anticipates ultimate peace yet does not promise immediate abolition of war; Christian ethics alone cannot end war without divine renewal, and Scripture permits limited, defensive war.
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The Present Crisis in Ethics

1919 address on a 'revolution in ethics': rationalism, naturalism/evolution, idealism and repudiation of Christian dogma undermine Christian morality; urges return to Christ.
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The Crises of Christianity and Their Significance

Warns Christianity faces a crisis: numbers may rise while doctrine, worship, and family piety decline—neglect of Sabbath, adoption of modernist views, and secular worldviews; surveys past crises.
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Yet Another Criticism of the Theory of Evolution

A theological critique arguing the theory of evolution is indeterminate, metaphysically inadequate, and threatens Christian doctrine; it defends design and natural theology.
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The Inspiration of the Bible

Scholarly defense of the Bible’s inspiration and verbal infallibility, arguing its theological and apologetic necessity and adducing scriptural and historical proofs.
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The Ethics of the Old Testament

Argues Old Testament ethics ground Christian ethics—both preparatory and permanent—rooted in God's commands, personal obedience, holiness, and inward devotion; Ten Commandments central.
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William Brenton Greene, Jr., D.D.

Necrological notice of Prof. William B. Greene Jr. (1854–1928), Stuart Professor of Apologetics and Christian Ethics at Princeton Seminary. Outlines his ministry, academic career, writings, and death.

Objections to the Exclusive Use of the Psalms in Worship

Argues for exclusive Psalmody in public worship, answering objections (too Jewish, unsuitable, lacking 'Jesus', allowance of gospel hymns). Maintains Psalms are inspired, messianic, and proper praise.
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Right on the Scaffold, or, The Martyrs of 1822

Biographical essay on Denmark Vesey, a freedman who organized the 1822 Charleston slave conspiracy. Chronicles his rise from slave to skilled carpenter and his struggle against oppressive slave laws.
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Why Disfranchisement Is Bad

Grimké argues disfranchising Black Americans harms Black people, the South, and the nation—breeding hatred, degrading labor, and undermining economic and political stability.
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Colored Catholics of Washington, D.C.

1907 article lauding Roman Catholic missions and schools among Black Washingtonians (St. Augustine's, St. Cyprian), praising priests' service and urging racial equality via education.
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Editorial: Color Prejudice in Boston

1907 Alexander's Magazine on rising color prejudice in Boston, civil-rights abuses, and Black education. Argues true religion requires equal treatment of the "least of these."
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Berean Manual Training and Industrial School

1907 Alexander's Magazine profiles rising color prejudice and Black uplift, highlighting Rev. Matthew Anderson's Berean Manual Training School and race enterprises promoting education and jobs.
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