J. Trumbull Backus, D.D., LL.D.
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Entry from the Presbyterian Encyclopaedia (1884) on the U.S. Presbyterian Church, detailing editors, General Assemblies, and biographical sketches of ministers and missionaries.
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J. Trumbull Backus, D.D., LL.D.
Congregational Church-Music; With 150 Psalms and Hymns
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Preface and directions for a 19th-century Congregational hymnbook emphasizing congregational singing, distinguishing choir and congregation, and teaching familiar tunes.
An Historical Discourse, on the Two Hundredth Anniversary of the Founding of the Hopkins Grammar School, New Haven, Connecticut
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1860 historical discourse marking the 200th anniversary of Hopkins Grammar School (New Haven), tracing its founding by John Davenport and Edward Hopkins and its colonial origins.
Suggestions Concerning the Ritual of a Puritan Church
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Essay on the ritual of a Puritan (Congregational) church advocating a printed, tradition-aware order of worship, balanced rites, and active congregational singing.
False Definitions of Faith, and the True Definition
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Critiques narrow definitions of faith (mere intellectual assent or feeling) and argues true faith is a voluntary trust in Christ that entails repentance, obedience, and love, per Scripture.
Discourses on Various Occasions by the Reverend Father Hyacinthe
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Translation of Father Hyacinthe's potent discourses on Christianity, family, church, and civil society. An ecumenical appeal for unity amid critique of abuses in Catholicism.
The Family and the Church
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Intro to Father Hyacinthe's The Family and The Church: Notre-Dame lectures on marriage, domestic society, and a Catholic critique of papal authority that led to his excommunication.
A Sermon Concerning Theatres and Theatre-Going, Preached Sunday Evening, Jan. 22, 1871, at the Congregational Church, Baltimore
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1871 sermon urging Christians to judge theatre-going by conscience, condemning Pharisaical exclusion, and calling for charitable, thoughtful engagement with the stage.
An Inside View of the Vatican Council
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Critical inside account of the 1870 Vatican Council exposing secrecy, manipulation, and the imposition of papal infallibility; includes Archbishop Kenrick's speech and minority protests.
Church Papers: Sundry Essays on Subjects Relating to the Church and Christian Society
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Essays by L. W. Bacon critiquing congregationalism and church polity, addressing church–state relations, Catholic reform, temperance, theatre, and other social issues.
A Life Worth Living: Memorials of Emily Bliss Gould, of Rome
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Biographical travel journals of Emily Bliss Gould (1860s–1870s). Records her European travels and charitable work in Rome and the Waldensian valleys — schools, orphanage, and missions.
A Crime Against Society
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Bacon denounces Norwich officials for knowingly granting liquor licenses to criminals and brothel-keepers, arguing such licensing corrupts public morals and undermines temperance.
God’s Wonderful Work in France
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Report of a late-19th-century Protestant revival in France: Paul Bouchard, Eugène Réveillaud, widespread conversions, the McAll Mission, and a deputation to American churches.
The Sabbath Question: Sunday Observance and Sunday Laws
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Sermons and addresses debating Christian duty on the Lord's Day, critiquing rigid tradition and exploring the Sabbath as primarily a day of rest and the role of Sunday laws.
Andover and Creed-Subscription
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Examines the Andover seminary debate over enforced creed-subscription. Argues subscription is largely futile, may exclude scrupulous candidates, and at most belongs to theological chairs.
Polygamy in New England
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1882 Princeton Review essay comparing New England's legally licensed, consecutive bigamy with Mormon (Utah) simultaneous polygamy, assessing social, moral and legal consequences.
Divorce Reform
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1883 essay advocating divorce-law reform, distinguishing personal Gospel morality from public law, and urging churches to uphold marriage through discipline and stricter statutes.
Deutsche Geistliche Lieder: The Hymns of Martin Luther Set to Their Original Melodies, With an English Version
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Introduction to Martin Luther's hymns and their original melodies, showing how vernacular Bible and worship shaped the Reformation and national life. Praises songs like "Ein feste Burg."
Prayer and Miracle in Relation to Natural Law
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Essays debating reason vs. revelation and whether prayer and miracles can coexist with fixed natural laws; argues that divine action and scientific law are compatible.
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