National Subjection to Divine Authority
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Argues nations, like individuals, are morally obligated to submit to God's authority; Christianity must pervade social and national life, supported by Scripture.
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National Subjection to Divine Authority
Trustee Consistory and Deacons: How Far Expedient and Warranted by the Word of God
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Contends that trustee deacons or a consistory with temporal authority lack warrant in Scripture and Reformed Presbyterian standards, urging adherence to established polity.
The Lord’s Day, the Christian Sabbath
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Argues for the Lord's Day as the Christian Sabbath, defending its apostolic and divine authority with Calvin's interpretation, early church testimony, and Scripture.
James Christie, D.D.
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History of the Reformed Presbyterian Church in America (1888) containing biographies and sketches of ministers, congregations, missions, institutions, and engravings.
A Discourse on the Nature of That Inability, Which Prevents the Sinner from Embracing the Gospel … Preached … Dec. 9, 1827
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Argues that the sinner's inability to embrace the Gospel is moral (unwillingness), not natural incapacity; defends human responsibility and Scripture against objections in a Calvinist debate.
The Controversial Discussion Between Catholic Priest, a Catholic Layman and Others, and Rev. J.S. Christmas, Constat & Others
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Extracts report an 1827 Montreal revival led by Rev. J. S. Christmas: many conversions, inquiry meetings, Sabbath school activity, and contested debate over revival methods.
Valedictory Admonitions: Or, a Farewell Letter, Addressed to the American Presbyterian Society, of Montreal, L.C.
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1828 valedictory letter by J. S. Christmas to his Montreal congregation explaining resignation due to ill health; urges faithfulness, sacrifice, missionary zeal, and trust in God's providence.
Memoir of the Rev. Joseph Stibbs Christmas
Memoir of Joseph Stibbs Christmas (b.1803): his conversion, Princeton seminary training, Presbyterian ministry in Montreal, temperance and devotional writings, character and sudden death.
Joseph Stibbs Christmas
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Biography of Joseph S. Christmas (1803–1830), a Princeton-trained Presbyterian minister who served in Montreal, led revivals, advocated temperance, and died young; includes his writings.
Are Foreign Missions a Mistake?
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1895 defense of foreign missions arguing that saving souls justifies expense and sacrifice. Cites Acts and Romans, warns of lukewarmness at home, and urges obedience to Christ's Great Commission.
The Proper Sphere of Woman’s Activity
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Union Seminary essays critique the Oxford Movement and argue women's proper sphere is home and motherhood, grounded in nature and Scripture (genesis 2; proverbs 31; ephesians 5).
The Church of the Puritans, Presbyterian
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History of The Church of the Puritans (Presbyterian) in Harlem: founding (1869–1875), construction led by donors, financial hardship, and dedication in 1875.
A Sermon on the Death of the Hon. William Paterson, Esq., LL.D.
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1806 funeral sermon for Justice William Paterson, meditating on true greatness and public loss of virtuous leaders. Preached in New Brunswick, based on 2 Samuel 3 and Psalm 37.
The True and False Grounds of Religion
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Sermon urging exclusive reliance on Christ's righteousness and faith, rejecting confidence in the flesh, law, or ceremonies; expounds gospel justification (Phil. 3:7–9).
Joseph Clark, D.D.
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Life and ministry of Rev. Joseph Clark (1751–1813), a Princeton-educated Presbyterian pastor noted for pastoral leadership, fundraising for Princeton College, and missions service.
The First Presbyterian Church, Goshen, New York, 1720–1895
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History of First Presbyterian Church, Goshen, NY (1720–1895). Chronicles founding, land patents, succession of pastors, and the church's role in local and Revolutionary-era life.
Plain Reasons, Why Neither Dr. Watts’ Imitation of the Psalms, Nor His Other Poems, Ought to Be Used in the Praises of the Great God, Our Saviour
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A polemic urging exclusive use of the biblical Psalms in public worship, condemning Dr. Watts' hymns and other human imitations as unlawful, needless, and offensive to pious worshippers.
Pastoral and Farewell Letter to the Associate Congregation of Presbyterians, in Ballibay New Erection
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Dr. Thomas Clarke's pastoral farewell defends divine decrees and election, upholds Christ's righteousness as the sole ground of hope, and warns against Ulster Synod errors and false doctrine.
Thomas Clark, M.D.
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Biography of Rev. Thomas Clark, a Scottish-born minister who endured persecution, emigrated with his congregation to New York, founded Salem (NewPerth), and helped form the Associate Reformed Church.
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