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Reminiscences of Presbyterian Ministers No. 26: Dr. Nott

A hymn and memoirs praising Christ and Presbyterian ministers (esp. Dr. Nott), addressing abolitionism; followed by an essay arguing Christ’s return will renew the earth as the saints’ eternal home.

Thomas Bloomer Balch ⬩ 1878

Reminiscences of Presbyterian Ministers No. 27: Rev. John M. Mason

Reminiscences praise Rev. John M. Mason's powerful preaching, deep piety, and influence in American Presbyterianism. Also an editorial urging restraint in treating ecclesiastical versus civil trials.

Thomas Bloomer Balch ⬩ 1878

Reminiscences of Presbyterian Ministers No. 28: Rev. William Williamson

Hymn, minister reminiscence, and reflections on life; editorial vehemently denounces church members who sell liquor, holding them morally responsible for drunkenness and its crimes.

Thomas Bloomer Balch ⬩ 1878

Reminiscences of Presbyterian Ministers No. 33: John B. Hoge

Reminiscences of Rev. Moses Hoge and his sons, travel anecdotes, and a polemical discussion of 19th‑century Presbyterian church courts, assemblies, inherent power, and commissions.

Thomas Bloomer Balch ⬩ 1878

Reminiscences of Presbyterian Ministers No. 36: R.R. Gurley

A hymn urging believers to cast their burdens on the Lord; reminiscences of R. R. Gurley and American Colonization work; reflections on denominational loyalty and Christ’s second coming.

Thomas Bloomer Balch ⬩ 1878

Reminiscences of Presbyterian Ministers No. 37: Ezra Stiles Ely

Poem and reminiscence of Rev. Ezra Stiles Ely, followed by an essay arguing the Church's millennial glory begins at Christ's second coming (cites Acts 3, Rev 20).

Thomas Bloomer Balch ⬩ 1878

Reminiscences of Presbyterian Ministers No. 40: William M. Atkinson

Thomas Bloomer Balch ⬩ 1878

Reminiscences of Presbyterian Ministers No. 42: Gideon Blackburn

Reminiscences of Rev. Gideon Blackburn and early Presbyterian missions and revivals, followed by a theological critique of post‑millennial readings of Revelation 20, arguing for a literal first resurrection.

Thomas Bloomer Balch ⬩ 1878

Reminiscences of Presbyterian Ministers No. 44: William Walton

Devotional hymn and reminiscences of Rev. William Walton, urging Christians to serve God with what they have. Includes statistics classifying the Southern Presbyterian ministry (1877).

Thomas Bloomer Balch ⬩ 1878

The Martyr Prince: A Sermon on the Occasion of the Assassination of President Lincoln

Sermon (Friendsville, April 23, 1865) mourning Lincoln's assassination. Praises his character and Emancipation role, urges justice against treason and upholding the Union.

Samuel Coulter Baldridge ⬩ 1865

Sketches of the Life and Times of the Rev. Stephen Bliss, A.M.

Biographical sketches of Rev. Stephen Bliss and early Presbyterian life in Illinois from diaries and letters. Covers revival, pastoral ministry, and Trinitarian controversies.

Samuel Coulter Baldridge ⬩ 1870

Alphabetic Dictionary of the Chinese Language in the Foochow Dialect

Preface and introduction to an 1870 Foochow (Fuzhou) dialect Chinese-English dictionary by R. S. Maclay and C. C. Baldwin. Describes scope, orthography, pronunciation, methods, and publication.

Caleb Cook Baldwin ⬩ 1870

A Manual of the Foochow Dialect

Manual of the Foochow (Fuzhou) dialect (1871) by Rev. C. O. Baldwin. Covers orthography, grammar, phrases, commercial and religious vocabulary to aid missionaries.

Caleb Cook Baldwin ⬩ 1871

History and Geography Book

Foochow translation of Sheffield's Universal History. Preface and chapters survey biblical origins—creation, the Flood and Babel—and outline Chinese dynasties and early nations.

Caleb Cook Baldwin, Harriet Fairchild Baldwin ⬩ 1892

The Final Judgment

Two sermons exhorting repentance: the gospel is rejected by many and a final judgment awaits all. Hearers urged to trust Christ now and prepare for the coming day of account.

Elihu Whittlesey Baldwin ⬩ 1827

The Five Apprentices

Young apprentices face Sabbath temptations and peer pressure. One converted youth urges friends to attend Sunday school, read the Bible, and resist ungodly companions.

Elihu Whittlesey Baldwin ⬩ 1828

The Young Freethinker Reclaimed

A Sunday School tract where Mr. Alston patiently engages Henry, a young freethinker, refuting his objections to the Bible and urging humility, faith, and Sabbath-school attendance.

Elihu Whittlesey Baldwin ⬩ 1830

Address on the Encouragement of Emulation in the Education of Youth, Delivered Before the Education Convention of Indiana

Elihu W. Baldwin defends encouraging emulation in youth education, distinguishing it from envy and ambition, and urging teachers to cultivate noble motives alongside healthy rivalry.

Elihu Whittlesey Baldwin ⬩ 1837

Patient Continuance in Well-Doing: A Memoir of Elihu W. Baldwin, D.D.

Memoir of Elihu W. Baldwin, D.D., minister and first president of Wabash College, recounting his piety, conversion experience, pastoral labors, revivals, and educational leadership.

Elihu Whittlesey Baldwin, Edwin Francis Hatfield, Samuel Hanson Cox ⬩ 1843

Mrs. Harriet F. Baldwin, of Foochow, China

Reports revival and large church admissions in Foochow/Ing-hok, unrest and relief at Van, and obituary of Mrs. Harriet F. Baldwin, a 47‑year Foochow missionary, educator and translator.

Harriet Fairchild Baldwin ⬩ 1896

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Reminiscences of Presbyterian Ministers No. 26: Dr. Nott

Reminiscences of Presbyterian Ministers No. 27: Rev. John M. Mason

Reminiscences of Presbyterian Ministers No. 28: Rev. William Williamson

Reminiscences of Presbyterian Ministers No. 33: John B. Hoge

Reminiscences of Presbyterian Ministers No. 36: R.R. Gurley

Reminiscences of Presbyterian Ministers No. 37: Ezra Stiles Ely

Reminiscences of Presbyterian Ministers No. 40: William M. Atkinson

Reminiscences of Presbyterian Ministers No. 42: Gideon Blackburn

Reminiscences of Presbyterian Ministers No. 44: William Walton

The Martyr Prince: A Sermon on the Occasion of the Assassination of President Lincoln

Sketches of the Life and Times of the Rev. Stephen Bliss, A.M.

Alphabetic Dictionary of the Chinese Language in the Foochow Dialect

A Manual of the Foochow Dialect

History and Geography Book

The Final Judgment

The Five Apprentices

The Young Freethinker Reclaimed

Address on the Encouragement of Emulation in the Education of Youth, Delivered Before the Education Convention of Indiana

Patient Continuance in Well-Doing: A Memoir of Elihu W. Baldwin, D.D.

Mrs. Harriet F. Baldwin, of Foochow, China

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