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Amendments to the Constitution

An 1863 seminary address urging ministers to keep healthy bodily and mental habits, and criticizing a proposed constitutional amendment for failing to explicitly acknowledge Christ and to condemn slavery.
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Biographical Sketch of James R. Willson, D.D.

Translation of Turretin's treatise on the Atonement of Christ, translated by Rev. James R. Willson (1859). Includes a detailed biographical sketch of the translator and publishing details.
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Slavery — The Supreme Court

Sketch of the Reformed Presbyterian Church in Ireland—Ulster settlement, revival, and persecution—and a forceful condemnation of the Dred Scott decision, denouncing slavery and injustice.
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Social Religious Covenanting

Defends social religious covenanting: individuals, churches, and nations may solemnly covenant with God. Covenants must be in Christ, entail mutual pledges and an added solemn obligation.
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Review — Memoir of Dr. M’Leod

Review condemns Dr. M'Leod's memoir as delayed, defective and redundant—failing to portray the man, overloaded with irrelevant documents, and defending New Light views and the U.S. Constitution.
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Civil Government: An Exposition of Romans 13:1–7

1853 exposition of Romans 13:1–7 arguing Paul enjoins submission to rightful civil authority but rejects absolute, slavish obedience; analyzes limits, resistance, and the right of revolution.
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The Jewish Polity

Review of Robert Craig's Theocracy arguing that civil government should be guided by Scripture—especially Mosaic law—citing Covenanters and Puritans and defending continuity in God's rule.
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A New School Presbyterian and the Confession of Faith

Reviews Hetherington's History of the Church of Scotland and commends the Confession of Faith, defending church-state ties. Appeals for seminary fund-raising to liquidate debt and meet expenses.
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The Reformed Presbyterian and Covenanter, Vol. 3

January 1865 issue of The Covenantee (Reformed Presbyterian magazine) containing synod minutes, missions reports (Washington, Syria, Natchez), articles on church–state relations, freedmen's education and obituaries.
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The Reformed Presbyterian and Covenanter, Vol. 2

Seminary address urging ministers to cultivate disciplined habits—systematic study, broad general knowledge, and devout personal piety. Prepares them for effective pastoral duty and public leadership.
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The Covenanter, Vol. 18

Sermon urging the church to provide an adequate, vigorous ministry for the times through prayer, spiritual revival, careful selection, training, and ordination of ministers.
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The Covenanter, Vol. 17

1861 Covenanter critique of a 'New Light' letter over synod discipline and secession charges, defending Reformed Presbyterian order. Includes a devotional paraphrase of Song of Solomon 1.
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The Covenanter, Vol. 16

Defends Reformed Presbyterian distinctiveness: withdraw from 'disorderly' members, uphold Christ's supremacy, Scripture authority, and national covenant obligations.
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The Covenanter, Vol. 15

Address to seminary students on 'Success in Life,' urging undivided devotion to the ministry, Christian character, pastoral zeal, and reliance on God's providence.
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The Covenanter, Vol. 14

Devotional biography of King David, highlighting his divine election, frank record of sins, and profound repentance and devotion as evidence of God’s sovereign grace and mercy.
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