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Reminiscences of Presbyterian Ministers No. 37: Ezra Stiles Ely

Thomas Bloomer Balch ⬩ 1878

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).

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

Thomas Bloomer Balch ⬩ 1878

Reminiscences of Presbyterian Ministers No. 42: Gideon Blackburn

Thomas Bloomer Balch ⬩ 1878

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.

Reminiscences of Presbyterian Ministers No. 44: William Walton

Thomas Bloomer Balch ⬩ 1878

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).

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

Samuel Coulter Baldridge ⬩ 1865

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

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

Samuel Coulter Baldridge ⬩ 1870

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

Alphabetic Dictionary of the Chinese Language in the Foochow Dialect

Caleb Cook Baldwin ⬩ 1870

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.

A Manual of the Foochow Dialect

Caleb Cook Baldwin ⬩ 1871

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

History and Geography Book

Caleb Cook Baldwin, Harriet Fairchild Baldwin ⬩ 1892

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.

The Final Judgment

Elihu Whittlesey Baldwin ⬩ 1827

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.

The Five Apprentices

Elihu Whittlesey Baldwin ⬩ 1828

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

The Young Freethinker Reclaimed

Elihu Whittlesey Baldwin ⬩ 1830

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.

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

Elihu Whittlesey Baldwin ⬩ 1837

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.

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

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

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.

Mrs. Harriet F. Baldwin, of Foochow, China

Harriet Fairchild Baldwin ⬩ 1896

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.

Poems

Harriet Fairchild Baldwin ⬩ 1898

A collection of devotional and children's poems by missionary Harriet F. Baldwin of Foochow, China. Themes include faith, missionary life, comfort, and moral instruction.

Memorial of Matthias W. Baldwin

Matthias William Baldwin ⬩ 1867

Memoir of Matthias W. Baldwin, 1795–1866: his rise from apprentice to locomotive builder, Christian beneficence, Presbyterian faith, temperance, and public service.

James McKinnis Balph, M.D.

James McKinnis Balph ⬩ 1888

1888 history of the Reformed Presbyterian Church in America, detailing congregations, missions, institutions, and missionary biographies (notably Syria and Cyprus).

Moral Aspect and Destitution of the City of New York: A Discourse at the Opening of the Presbytery of New York , in the Rutgers Street (Presbyterian) Church

William Bannard ⬩ 1851

Sermon urging New York churches to confront urban moral decay—poverty, crime, and intemperance—through increased evangelism and church presence in destitute wards.

The Missionary Commandment: A Sermon Preached by the Appointment of the Presbytery of New York, at the Ordination of Rev. Isador Loewenthal

William Bannard ⬩ 1855

19th-century missionary reports and a sermon urging fulfillment of the Great Commission. It argues the church's duty to evangelize the nations and describes foreign mission fields.

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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

Poems

Memorial of Matthias W. Baldwin

James McKinnis Balph, M.D.

Moral Aspect and Destitution of the City of New York: A Discourse at the Opening of the Presbytery of New York , in the Rutgers Street (Presbyterian) Church

The Missionary Commandment: A Sermon Preached by the Appointment of the Presbytery of New York, at the Ordination of Rev. Isador Loewenthal

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