Incidents in the Life of a Pastor
A pastor's true anecdotes of revival, conversions, prayer-meetings, and encounters with infidelity, illustrating practical pastoral care and the power of simple gospel faith.
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Incidents in the Life of a Pastor
Review of a Sermon, Entitled, “The Christian Bishop Approving Himself Unto God: In Reference to the Present State of the Protestant Episcopal Church …”
Critical review of Bishop Hobart's consecration sermon, arguing his accounts of original sin, atonement, and regeneration dilute Biblical doctrine and verge on universalism.
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The Sin Against the Holy Ghost
Explains the 'sin against the Holy Ghost' as a willful, contemptuous rejection of Christ after clear conviction by the Spirit, producing final impenitence and no forgiveness.
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Summary of Arguments Against Instrumental Music in the Testament Worship
Rev. Wm. Wishart argues against instrumental music in New Testament worship: NT silence, synagogue pattern, and abrogation of OT ceremonial rites make praise exclusively vocal.
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Psallo
Argues that the NT Greek psallo/ado refers to vocal singing, not instrumental music, citing primitive church practice, translators, and Hellenistic/Septuagint usage.
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The Blind Preacher
19th-century reader recounts a blind preacher whose solemn, eloquent sermon on Christ's passion and the sacrament profoundly moves his woodland congregation.
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Dr. Franklin’s Conversational Powers
Selections from Sterling's Southern Fourth Reader: biographical sketches of John Marshall and Benjamin Franklin, plus a descriptive piece on the Falls of Towaliga for school use.
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No Excellence Without Labor
Selections from an 1866 Southern school reader promoting self-discipline, industry, and moral education. Lessons emphasize that excellence requires persistent labor and personal effort.
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Memoirs of the Life of William Wirt, Attorney-General of the United States, Vol. 2
Excerpts from John P. Kennedy's 1849 Memoirs of William Wirt, tracing his Supreme Court practice, letters, appointment as U.S. Attorney General, and aspects of his personal and professional life.
Memoirs of the Life of William Wirt, Attorney-General of the United States, Vol. 1
Biography of William Wirt, U.S. Attorney General, recounting his early life, education, legal career, and notable trials. Drawn from memoirs, letters, and contemporary recollections.
December 20, 1833 Letter
Letter urging law students to practice disciplined, laborious study: master language, read widely, observe keenly, and avoid frivolity. Diligence and balance lead to professional eminence.
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Celebration in Baltimore of the Triumph of Liberty in France with the Address Delivered on That Occasion
Program and proceedings for Baltimore's Oct 19, 1830 celebration of the French triumph of liberty, including William Wirt's oration, procession orders, and civic officials.
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An Address, Delivered July 20, 1830, Before the Peithessophian and Philoclean Societies of Rutgers College
William Wirt's 1830 address urging Rutgers students to embrace education, self-discipline, and Christian piety; warns against skeptical literature and commends temperance.
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September 6, 1818 Letter to John H. Rice
Central Presbyterian (Richmond, Feb 23, 1881) includes William Wirt's unpublished letter, parish observations, appeals for student support and a publications collection.
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Sketches of the Life and Character of Patrick Henry
William Wirt's 1817 biography Sketches of the Life of Patrick Henry presents concise portraits of Henry's life, character, and public service drawn from letters, witnesses, and public records.
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The Old Bachelor
Autobiographical preface to The Old Bachelor: a Virginia gentleman recalls education, war wounds, failed careers, his mother's death, and his turn to Christian study and apologetics.
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The Two Principal Arguments of William Wirt, Esquire, on the Trial of Aaron Burr, For High Treason
William Wirt's two key arguments in Aaron Burr's treason trials: oppose motions to dismiss or transfer, and defend the prosecution by stressing overt acts, intent, and constitutional law.
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The Rainbow
Early 1804 essay arguing that periodical miscellaneous essays and a free press widely spread useful knowledge, refine public taste, and strengthen republican virtue.
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