Christianity and the Law
Palmer argues Christianity complements human law: law reflects God’s justice, and the Gospel reconciles justice with mercy through Christ the Mediator. An address to the legal profession.
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Christianity and the Law
The Tribunal of History
Two essays urging ministerial consecration and adequate support, and meditating on history as a moral tribunal that vindicates justice, conscience, and wartime sacrifices.
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Benjamin Morgan Palmer, D.D., LL.D.
Biographical sketch of Rev. Benjamin M. Palmer (b.1818), a leading Southern Presbyterian pastor, educator, and eloquent orator. He served in Columbia and New Orleans and received DD and LL.D. honors.
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An Historical Paper on the Origin and Growth of Presbyterianism in the City of New Orleans
Account of the semi-centennial of Presbyterianism in New Orleans, recounting its founding ministries (Larned, Clapp), the 1823 organization of the First Presbyterian Church, and later doctrinal disputes.
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Rev. Dr. Palmer’s Prayer at the Dedication of the Confederate Monument, at Greenwood Cemetery, on Friday, April 10th, 1874
Account of the 1874 dedication of the Confederate Monument at Greenwood Cemetery (New Orleans), including Dr. Palmer’s prayer, H. N. Ogden’s oration, and the Ladies’ Benevolent Association report.
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Dabney’s Sensualistic Philosophy of the Nineteenth Century Considered
Essay defending theology’s intellectual vocation against 19th-century sensualistic philosophy and positivism; reviews Dabney’s rigorous refutation and praises theologians’ disciplined inquiry.
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Obedience, the Law of the Will
Sermon arguing obedience is the law of the will: faith must become action. Traces human nature’s essential activity and shows the gospel commands the obedient exercise of the will.
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Lay Evangelism and the Young Men’s Christian Associations
Critical essay warns lay evangelism and YMCA-style revivals undermine church authority, produce superficial conversions, and neglect church discipline and doctrine.
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God’s Providence Towards the Bible
B. M. Palmer defends the Bible’s divine authorship, unity, and providential preservation, emphasizing the preparing roles of Hebrew and Greek. He stresses typology, atonement, and the need for faithful translations in missions.
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Peter’s Repentance (1875)
Two homiletic pieces: one on the promised renewal of all things (millennial hope) and another on Peter’s repentance, contrasting his denial with Judas’s betrayal.
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Address at the Great Meeting of the Southern Historical Society in New Orleans
Reports of addresses at the Southern Historical Society meeting urging preservation of Civil War documents to secure historical truth. Speakers called for reconciliation and reunion.
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God the Chief Object of Search
Three sermons on Christ’s transfiguration, God’s nearness, and ‘show us the Father.’ Christ reveals the Father; glory follows suffering, and sinners are urged to seek and find God.
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Love to an Unseen Christ (1875)
Palmer expounds John 21:17, showing Christ’s threefold restoration of Peter and that faith presents Jesus as a living, sympathetic mediator. Love for the unseen Christ rests on His living presence.
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Death of Believers
Collection of funeral sermons and addresses on Christian death, the resurrection, and victory over the grave. Includes sermons, obituary addresses, scripture readings, and funeral etiquette.
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Looking at the Unseen (1876)
Sermons on heaven, the unseen, and life’s transience, urging trust in Christ, assurance of eternal life, and perseverance amid present trials.
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Opening Address at the Semi-Centennial of Columbia Theological Seminary
Opening address at Columbia Theological Seminary’s semi‑centennial urging alumni to rescue and fund the struggling seminary, defend doctrine, and sustain theological education.
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The Conversion of the Jailer
Homiletic sermons on God’s presence, faith, and Scripture. Addresses God’s dwelling with men, faith as the sole condition of salvation, and the Bereans’ daily Scripture search.
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The Darkness of Providence (1875)
Collection of funeral sermons and addresses on providence, immortality, and funeral practice. Contains abridged sermons, obituary addresses, Scripture readings, and funeral etiquette.
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Feeling After God
Sermon arguing God is near and found through creation, conscience, and human faculties; men instinctively ‘feel after God.’ Draws on Acts 17:27 and Romans 1 to defend natural theology.
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