Maranatha: Or, The Lord Cometh
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James H. Brookes defends Christ’s literal, future (pre‑millennial) return, urging believers to await His coming, embrace hope, and heed the warning of judgment.
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Maranatha: Or, The Lord Cometh
The Coming of the Lord in Its Relation to Christian Doctrine
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Argues that Christ's personal return (premillennial view) is central to Christian doctrine and life, urging constant watchfulness and readiness from New Testament teaching.
Life Through the Living One
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A theological exposition on humanity's spiritual death in sin and the necessity of new birth in Christ. Emphasizes regeneration, faith, and the Holy Spirit as the source of true life.
Chaff and Wheat: A Defense of Verbal Inspiration
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A robust defense of the verbal plenary inspiration and authority of Scripture, arguing prophets spoke God's words, not their own, with appeals to 2 Tim 3:16, 2 Pet 1:21, Deut 4:2.
“Till He Come”
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A defense of Christ's literal, personal Second Coming based on the apostles' and New Testament teaching, stressing the resurrection, visible return, and hope for believers.
Isaiah
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Defends the Bible's infallibility by arguing Isaiah is a unified prophetic work, rejects higher-criticism claims of Deutero-Isaiah, and affirms Israel-focused messianic prophecy.
The Testimony of the Bible to Its Own Integrity
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Argues for the Bible's verbal inspiration and infallibility against higher criticism. Claims Scripture's words are God-breathed and wholly authoritative, citing prophets and apostles.
“I am Coming”: A Book of “That Blessed Hope”
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Late-19th-century exposition arguing for Christ's literal, personal return: ascension, rapture, tribulation, Antichrist, restoration of Israel and the millennium.
James H. Brookes: A Memoir
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Memoir of James H. Brookes, 19th-century Presbyterian pastor, Bible scholar, and editor. Traces his humble youth, ministry, family manumission of slaves, and shift to pre-millennialism.
Historical Sermon Concerning the History of the First Presbyterian Church at Susquehanna Depot, Penn’a.: From Its Organization
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Historical sermon (1876) recounting 25 years (1851–1876) of the First Presbyterian Church, Susquehanna Depot: organization, building, pastors, revivals, finances, and community service.
On the Song of Solomon
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Argues Song of Solomon is allegorical, portraying Christ's love for Israel and the Church. Cites Jewish tradition and biblical parallels to support a spiritual interpretation.
Memoirs of Augustus Hermann Francke
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Memoirs of Augustus H. Francke prepared for the American Sunday School Union. Biographical account of his life, the Halle orphan house, and his educational and missionary labors.
Review of Monod’s Memoir of Julius Charles Rieu
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Reviews biographies of William Farel and Julius C. Rieu, highlighting French Protestant revival, pastoral zeal, preaching practice, and opposition to Rome and infidelity.
Brief Memoir of the Late Rezeau Brown, A.M.
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Memoir of Rezeau Brown (1808–1834), a promising Princeton-educated youth turned pious minister; recounts his education, conversion, gifts, and early death.
An Outline History of the Presbyterian Church in West or South Jersey, from 1700 to 1865
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1865 discourse outlining the history of the Presbyterian Church in West (South) Jersey, 1700–1865, surveying five periods, early congregations, revivals, and presbytery development.
The Character and Employments of the Early Settlers on the Sea-Coast New Jersey
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Report on early New Jersey seacoast settlers: origins, Quaker influence, county histories, transport links, and common employments.
Historical Sketch of the Synod of New Jersey, for the Quarter of a Century, from 1861 to 1886
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1886 historical sketch of the Synod of New Jersey (1861–1886), recounting presbyteries, church growth and African missions (Corisco/Gaboon), with biblical reflections.
An Address on the Presbyterian Church in South Jersey, Its Origin and Progress
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Address tracing the origin and progress of the Presbyterian Church in South Jersey, noting colonial-era missionaries, Revolutionary setbacks, 1820 revival, and subsequent growth.
History and Directory of the First Presbyterian Church, Corner of Adler and Tenth streets, Portland, Oregon
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History and directory of First Presbyterian Church, Portland (founded 1854). Documents organization, pastors, missions, property purchases, and building projects through 1886.
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