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Notes on Ridgley’s Body of Divinity, Vol. 2

Systematic exposition of Christian doctrine (Assembly's Larger Catechism) treating creation, providence, the Fall, covenant, Christ's person/offices, atonement, resurrection, and church.
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Notes on Ridgley’s Body of Divinity, Vol. 1

Thomas Ridgley's Body of Divinity is a systematic, catechetical exposition defending Reformed doctrines (God, Scripture, Trinity, decrees, grace) grounded in the Assembly's Larger Catechism.
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In Memoriam: John P. Jackson, Jr.

Memorial for John P. Jackson Jr., honoring his Christian life and family. Exalts Christ’s resurrection, forgiveness, and urges repentance, faith, and personal devotion.
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We Would See Jesus

A sermon urging believers to "see Jesus" — to behold Christ as the crucified Savior, the sole foundation of hope and immediate object of faith, and to enjoy communion with Him.
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Elijah Wilson

Necrological report (1894) presenting brief obituaries of Princeton Theological Seminary alumni and Reformed/Presbyterian ministers, summarizing ministries, dates, family, and deaths.
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Miss Brown’s Little Girls

Mission-focused pieces: Dr. Kendall's travel notes, a reflection on Acts 13–14, and Miss Brown's tale of a seamstress sponsoring girls in foreign mission schools. Emphasizes sacrificial giving and renewed piety.
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A Pioneer and His Corn-Patch

Profile of pioneer Simon Kenton: a youthful crime drove him into the frontier; years of adventure, captivity, and service followed, ending in reconciliation, marriage, and settlement by his corn‑patch.
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Keep At It!

1889 Sunday School Times issue with essays on character and criticism, child-training ('Letting Alone'), a Sunday‑school lesson on the death of Saul (1 Samuel 31), and a mission story 'Keep At It!'.
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The Young Jewess

1888 Central Presbyterian: Rev. W.F. Junkin resigns committee to accept a Northern call; debate over General Assembly minutes; appeals for increased foreign missions and presbytery reports.
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James McLeod Willson, D.D.

1888 history of the Reformed Presbyterian Church in America: biographies and sketches of ministers, congregations, missions, institutions and publications; synod-approved.
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Shall We Have a Christian Constitution?

1864 editorial urging amendment of the U.S. Constitution to acknowledge Christ and secure national reformation. Warns Christians against apathy and calls for zealous action.
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The Use of the Elective Franchise

1864 Reformed Presbyterian minutes and essay arguing Covenanters must abstain from voting and holding office because the U.S. Constitution is morally tainted by slavery, urging patient waiting for reform.
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Human Rights, or “No Rights”

1864 Reformed Presbyterian critique of the "no rights" doctrine: defends human and national rights, supports emancipation, and argues Christ's mediatorial rule (Noahic covenant, atonement).
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