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Introductory Essay to Robert Philips, Devotional Guides, Vol. 1

Albert Barnes ⬩ 1837

Introduction to Robert Philip's Devotional Guides, focusing on Christian experience and communion with God. Emphasizes combating Antinomianism and fostering earnest piety.

Notes, Explanatory and Practical, on the First Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians

Albert Barnes ⬩ 1858

Introduction to Barnes' commentary on 1 Corinthians: outlines Corinth's history and character, the church's establishment, Paul's visits, and argues the epistle was written from Ephesus c. AD 56–57.

A Sermon Occasioned by the Death of the Rev. James Patterson

Albert Barnes ⬩ 1838

A Manual of Prayer: Designed to Assist Young Christians in Learning the Subjects and Modes of Devotion

Albert Barnes ⬩ 1838

19th-century manual offering topics, model prayers, and guidance to help young Christians lead private and public devotions and develop a habit of prayer.

The Choice of a Profession: An Address

Albert Barnes ⬩ 1838

A college address urging students to choose a profession wisely, showing how vocation shapes character, life course, and destiny. Advises heeding experience, principles, and duty.

The Supremacy of the Laws: An Address

Albert Barnes ⬩ 1838

Albert Barnes, preaching on Romans 13:1–7, argues that civil government is ordained by God and laws must be obeyed; he warns against mob rule, despotism, and lawlessness.

Notes, Explanatory and Practical, on the Second Epistle to the Corinthians and the Epistle to the Galatians

Albert Barnes ⬩ 1854

Albert Barnes's introduction to 2 Corinthians outlines Paul's purpose: defend his apostolic authority, comfort the afflicted, enforce church discipline, and promote the collection for the poor.

An Oration on the Progress and Tendency of Science Delivered Before the Connectucut Alpha of Phi, Beta, Kappa at New Haven, August 18, 1840

Albert Barnes ⬩ 1840

Albert Barnes' 1840 Phi Beta Kappa oration surveys the history and impact of science, contrasting utility-driven modern inquiry with ancient speculative philosophy and its social effects.

The Progress and Tendencies of Science; An Address, Delivered Before the Diagnothian and Goethean Societies of Marshall College, at Mercersburg, Pa.

Albert Barnes ⬩ 1840

Albert Barnes' 1840 address surveys the history and social effects of science, praises empirical methods over speculation (Bacon), and traces science's role in civilizational progress.

Notes, Explanatory and Practical, on the Gospels, Vol. 1

Albert Barnes ⬩ 1850

Preface/introduction to Albert Barnes' Notes on the Gospels: a practical harmony and commentary for Sunday‑school teachers, with historical notes on Bible order and translations.

Notes, Explanatory and Practical, on the Gospels, Vol. 2

Albert Barnes ⬩ 1858

Explanatory notes on Luke: authorship, audience (Theophilus), Luke's method and inspiration. Begins verse-by-verse commentary on Luke 1, introducing Zacharias and Elizabeth.

Revivals of Religion in Cities and Large Towns

Albert Barnes ⬩ 1841

Introduces the theory of religious revivals—individual regeneration, communal spiritual renewal, and common signs—and examines whether such revivals can occur in cities and their social impact.

The Desire of Reputation: An Address, Before the Phoenix and Union Societies of Hamilton College, July 28, 1841

Albert Barnes ⬩ 1841

An 1841 college address on the universal desire for reputation, its basis in human immortality, its power to spur virtue or vice, and counsel for young men pursuing honor.

Sermons on Revivals

Albert Barnes, Joel Parker ⬩ 1841

Essays and sermons on the theory and practice of religious revivals: their causes, methods, benefits and dangers, stressing prayer, the Holy Spirit, and wise pastoral conduct.

Practical Sermons: Designed for Vacant Congregations and Families

Albert Barnes ⬩ 1858

Albert Barnes proclaims the freeness of the Gospel, urging all to accept salvation freely offered and pressing the call to repent and come to Christ.

On the Use of Missionary Maps at the Monthly Concert

Albert Barnes ⬩ 1842

Guide presenting experiments and practical methods for using missionary maps at church Monthly Concerts to deepen interest in and inform congregations about foreign missions.

The Great Separation

Albert Barnes ⬩ 1843

Albert Barnes warns that religion, though necessary, often divides households. He urges family unity in faith to secure domestic happiness, consolation in suffering, and eternal welfare.

The Sovereign Purpose of God to Save His People an Encouragement to Effort

Albert Barnes ⬩ 1843

Two sermons: one shows religion can divide families (Matt. 10:35); the other urges that God's sovereign purpose to save people encourages earnest evangelistic effort (Acts 17).

Notes, Explanatory and Practical, on the Epistle to the Hebrews

Albert Barnes ⬩ 1858

Albert Barnes' introduction to his Notes on Hebrews surveys debates over authorship, audience, and canonicity. He argues the epistle was written to Hebrew Christians, likely in Palestine.

On Dancing

Albert Barnes ⬩ 1844

Bushnell praises God as Creator who ordains seasons and time. Barnes urges Christians to avoid dancing when it offends weaker brethren, prioritizing conscience and child training.

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Introductory Essay to Robert Philips, Devotional Guides, Vol. 1

Notes, Explanatory and Practical, on the First Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians

A Sermon Occasioned by the Death of the Rev. James Patterson

A Manual of Prayer: Designed to Assist Young Christians in Learning the Subjects and Modes of Devotion

The Choice of a Profession: An Address

The Supremacy of the Laws: An Address

Notes, Explanatory and Practical, on the Second Epistle to the Corinthians and the Epistle to the Galatians

An Oration on the Progress and Tendency of Science Delivered Before the Connectucut Alpha of Phi, Beta, Kappa at New Haven, August 18, 1840

The Progress and Tendencies of Science; An Address, Delivered Before the Diagnothian and Goethean Societies of Marshall College, at Mercersburg, Pa.

Notes, Explanatory and Practical, on the Gospels, Vol. 1

Notes, Explanatory and Practical, on the Gospels, Vol. 2

Revivals of Religion in Cities and Large Towns

The Desire of Reputation: An Address, Before the Phoenix and Union Societies of Hamilton College, July 28, 1841

Sermons on Revivals

Practical Sermons: Designed for Vacant Congregations and Families

On the Use of Missionary Maps at the Monthly Concert

The Great Separation

The Sovereign Purpose of God to Save His People an Encouragement to Effort

Notes, Explanatory and Practical, on the Epistle to the Hebrews

On Dancing

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