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March 9, 1832 Letter to William B. Sprague

Distinguishes genuine revivals from spurious emotionalism; warns against fanaticism and hasty communion admission; urges sober pastoral methods, catechesis, and sustained piety.
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Review of The Articles of the Synod of Dort

Review of a translation of the Articles of the Synod of Dort, recounting the Arminian controversy, debates over atonement, predestination, and ecclesiastical responses.
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The Character of the Genuine Theologian

Witsius defines the genuine theologian: learned in nature and arts but above all rooted in Scripture and taught by the Holy Spirit, whose teaching and life exhibit true piety.
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The Evidences of the Christian Religion

Archibald Alexander’s The Evidences of the Christian Religion defends the right use of reason in religion and argues that revelation and miracles provide credible evidence for Christianity.
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The Formation of Opinions, and Pursuit of Truth

Argues individuals bear moral responsibility to seek truth; culpable beliefs arise from unfair or negligent inquiry. Treats the Christian obligation to promote the conversion of the world.
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Bishop M’Ilvaine’s Lectures

Calls American students to engage German biblical scholarship and defend Scripture. Praises Bishop M’Ilvaine’s lectures as a clear, popular defense of Christianity.
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Preface to Matthew Henry’s Commentary (1828)

Preface lauding Henry’s Exposition as a clear, concise, practical Bible commentary—vivacious, rich in aphorisms, grounded in sound scholarship, and helpful through parallel-text references.
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Preface to Memoirs of the Rev. Thomas Halyburton

Recommendation of Rev. Thomas Halyburton’s Memoirs, praising its faithful account of conversion and Christian experience, and its usefulness for ministers and ministry candidates.
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Review of Memoir of the Rev. George Burder

Reviews Cox’s critique of Quakerism and a memoir of Rev. George Burder, summarizing his conversion, Methodist-influenced ministry, itinerant preaching, and missionary service.
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Review of Standard Works of the Rev. William Jay

Contains an essay on colonization and the origins of the black race (citing Genesis 9) and a lengthy review/biography of Rev. William Jay and his published sermons and devotional works.
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Survey of Modern German Works on Interpretation

1833 survey of recent German biblical scholarship covering interpretation, criticism, grammars, archaeology, and NT textual studies; reviews debates over Genesis, Isaiah, and the Greek text.
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The Life of John Knox, the Scottish Reformer

Life of John Knox, the Scottish Reformer: his education, preaching, exile, conflicts with Mary Queen of Scots, martyrs, and pivotal role in advancing Scotland’s Reformation.
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