The Lost Crown
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J. Wilbur Chapman's sermon collection urging believers to pursue God's plan—regeneration, sanctification, and faithful service—so they may obtain their heavenly reward.
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The Lost Crown
Songs of Praise and Consecration
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Late-19th-century hymnal compiled by J. Wilbur Chapman. Contains an index and full texts for praise services, gospel hymns, and devotional songs for corporate worship.
The Spiritual Life of the Sunday School
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Practical guidance for Sunday-school superintendents and teachers on consecration, devotions, and winning scholars to Christ. Emphasizes personal example, Scripture, and decision days.
Christian Hymns, No. 1
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Late-19th-century hymnbook (1899) compiled by Wm. P. Hall and Rev. T. Wilbur Chapman for church services, Sunday-schools and evangelistic meetings. Contains gospel and devotional hymns for congregational use.
The Life of Blessing
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Collection of 1899 Bible-study addresses by J. Wilbur Chapman urging ministers to cultivate a life of prayer, dependence on the Holy Spirit, and faithful preaching. Aimed to inspire revival and deeper spiritual living.
The Surrendered Life: Quiet Hour Meditations
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A collection of Quiet Hour meditations urging wholehearted surrender to Christ, illustrated by Elijah and Elisha. Emphasizes receiving the Holy Spirit and living in constant fellowship.
The Secret of a Happy Day: Quiet Hour Meditations
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31 meditations by J. Wilbur Chapman on Psalm 23, reflecting on God as Shepherd and offering daily comfort, guidance, and practical application.
The Life and Work of Dwight L. Moody
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Concise biography of evangelist D.L. Moody covering his conversion, partnerships (notably Ira D. Sankey), Northfield ministries, Chicago Bible Institute, revivals, and spiritual legacy.
Revivals and Missions
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Chapman's handbook defines and defends Christian revivals, surveying their history, methods, and preaching. He emphasizes dependence on the Holy Spirit for church renewal and conversions.
From Life to Life: Illustrations and Anecdotes for the Use of Religious Workers and for Private Meditation
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Devotional collection of brief illustrations and anecdotes for Christian workers—themes: conversion, consecration, confessing Christ, faith's rest and love.
The Personal Touch
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Chapman champions the "personal touch" in evangelism, using testimony and practical principles to urge personal, prayerful outreach for winning souls to Christ.
Present Day Parables
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Index and contents of Present Day Parables by J. Wilbur Chapman (1900): a collection of short illustrative devotional sermons on Christian life, faith, prayer, and evangelism.
The Upper and the Nether Springs
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Chapman contrasts the 'nether' springs (Bible, prayer—sources of salvation and strength) with the 'upper' springs (fellowship with Christ and the Spirit—heavenly life). He urges daily drinking from both.
God’s Beautiful Provision for His Children
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Sermon using Jehoiachin and Joseph to illustrate God's daily provision and restoring grace. Christ's atonement covers sin and clothes believers with righteousness for each day.
Ishmael and the Church
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Examines Ishmael and his descendants' relation to the church, treating Islam (Mohammed, Saracens, Ottomans) as a providential force and surveying the Crusades and Reformation.
Review of Moses Stuart’s Hebrew Grammar and Hebrew Chrestomathy
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Defends careful application of Scripture's inspiration, distinguishing inspired text from recorded speech. Reviews Moses Stuart's Hebrew Grammar and Chrestomathy as valuable for biblical study.
Studies in Poetry
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Anthology of English and Hebrew poetry with biographical notices and rhetorical analysis for students (esp. young women). Includes translations from Job and the Psalms.
The Removal of the Indians
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1830 critique condemning Indian removal as unjust, un-Christian, and treaty-breaking. It rebuts pro-removal arguments and appeals to law, conscience, and Scripture.
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