Rev. James Wharey
Excerpt from the Presbyterian Church Encyclopedia (U.S.) containing historical sketches and biographical entries on ministers, synods, and congregations.
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Rev. James Wharey
James Wharey
Biography of Rev. James Wharey (1789–1842), a humble, industrious Presbyterian minister in Virginia who taught, served rural congregations, distributed tracts, and died in calm faith.
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Sketches of Church History
Concise sketches of church history from Christ to the 19th century, summarizing key events, persecutions, heresies, councils, monasticism, and the Reformation.
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Sketches of Church History
Abridged church history from Christ to the 19th century, following Mosheim. Surveys the early church, persecutions, doctrinal developments, the Reformation, and warns against Roman Catholic influence.
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The Condescension of Some Apostles of Modern Culture
Two Presbyterian essays: one argues extending the franchise to Southern African Americans is harmful; the other rebukes modern intellectuals for condescending to theology.
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Brimm’s Man and the Bible in the Light of Reason
Critiques the new historical rationalism and McGiffert's view of the primitive church, alongside reviews praising defenses of Scripture's reasonableness and devotional studies.
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Shedd’s Dogmatic Theology
Critique of historical rationalism and Dr. McGiffert’s view of the primitive church; review praising W. G. T. Shedd’s Dogmatic Theology for scholarship, conservatism, and philosophic depth.
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Our Church and Education
Argues Christ's miracles attest his deity and that the church must lead education, placing Bible study at the core to shape moral, spiritual, and intellectual character.
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History of the Satterlee U.S.A. Gen. Hospital, at West Philadelphia, Pa., From October 8, 1862, to October 8, 1863
Chaplain Nathaniel West documents the 1862–1863 history of Satterlee U.S.A. General Hospital (West Philadelphia): its buildings, staff, dispensary, post office, and chapel.
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A Complete Analysis of the Holy Bible, Containing the Whole of the Old and New Testaments, Collected and Arranged Systematically, in Thirty Books
Intro to Talbot/West's Analysis: the Bible reorganized into 30 books, chapters, and sections to collect all passages by topic. A study/concordance aid for ministers, students, and lay readers.
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The Right and Left Hand Blessings of God, Designed as a Cure for Covetousness
Sermon contrasting God's right-hand blessing (length of days/eternal life) with left-hand blessings (riches and honour). Urges honest acquisition, tithing, and Christian benevolence.
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Love’s Memorial: A Monumental Discourse Occasioned by the Erection of a Monument to the Memory of the Late Rev. Samuel Ralston, D.D.
1853 memorial sermon by Nathaniel West honoring Rev. Samuel Ralston; defends erecting monuments to godly servants and surveys biblical examples of pillars and memorials.
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The Ark of God — the Safe-Guard of the Nation: A Discourse in Defence of Protestantism
Sermon likening the Ark of the Covenant to Christ and to Protestantism as the nation's safeguard. Reviews the Ark's history, symbolism, and typology emphasizing Christ's two natures.
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The Supremacy of God’s Word Asserted, in Reference to Certain Articles Written by “Alethes,” in Defence of the Fugitive Slave Bill
1851 pamphlet by Rev. Nathaniel West arguing from Scripture (Ecclesiastes, Isaiah, Psalms) that Christian ministers must oppose slavery and the Fugitive Slave Law.
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God’s Love
Sermon on Romans 5:5: God's love is poured into believers by the Holy Spirit. Explores Trinitarian love, Christ's atonement, and the Spirit's work in assurance and sanctification.
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Dr. Wells’ Semi-Centennial
Report on Rev. John D. Wells' 50th (semi-centennial) anniversary as pastor of South Third Street Presbyterian Church in Brooklyn, detailing sermons, jubilees, church history and tributes.
The Pastor in the Sick-Room
Three pastoral lectures on ministering to the sick and dying. Distinguishes sick-bed from death-bed, affirms salvation may occur at death, and gives practical guidance for pastors.
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Followers of God, as Dear Children
Devotional reflection urging believers to forgive others as God forgives. Stresses forgiving in prayer, loving enemies, and the limits/process of forgiveness (Eph.4; Matt.5,18).
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A Brief History of the South Third Street Presbyterian Church, Williamsburgh, L.I., From Its Organization, April 19th, 1844
Pastor J. D. Wells' 1869 sermon records the 25-year history (from April 19, 1844) of the Williamsburgh Presbyterian Church. He applies Exodus 14:15 to urge the congregation to 'go forward.'
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