Alexander Craighead
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Biographical sketch of Alexander Craighead, 18th-century American Presbyterian minister active in the Great Awakening, Covenanter controversy, and frontier ministry.
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Alexander Craighead
Alexander Craighead
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Biographical sketch of Rev. Alexander Craighead, an 18th-century American Presbyterian minister active in the Great Awakening, presbytery disputes, and Covenanter/Reformed movements.
The Craighead Family: A Genealogical Memoir of the Descendants of Rev. Thomas and Margaret Craighead, 1658–1876
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Genealogical memoir (1658–1876) of the Craighead family tracing Scottish‑Irish origins, Presbyterian ministry, emigration to America, and involvement in church history.
Scotch and Irish Seeds in American Soil: The Early History of the Scotch and Irish Churches, and Their Relations to the Presbyterian Church of America
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History of Scotch and Irish churches and their influence on American Presbyterianism. Emphasizes Covenants, persecution, church–state conflict, and emigration.
The Story of Marcus Whitman; Early Protestant Missions in the Northwest
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Account of Marcus Whitman and early Protestant missions in Oregon: their evangelistic work, conflicts (Whitman Massacre), and role in settling the territory for the United States.
Give Me Thine Heart
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Critiques Christian Science and faith-healing as presumptuous and unproven; lauds the Shorter Catechism's aim to 'glorify God'; brief report on Fort Thomas hospital visit.
Sermon Preached in Memoriam of Col. Isaac M. Tucker
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Funeral sermon and lodge oration commemorating Col. Isaac M. Tucker, who fell at Gaines' Mill (June 27, 1862). Praises his courage and Christian character and exhorts duty to country.
The Religious Defect of the Constitution of the United States
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Argues the U.S. Constitution is defective for failing to recognize God's sovereignty, examining oaths, the Sunday proviso, and the Convention's prayer practices.
Historical Sermon Delivered on the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Organization of the Third Presbyterian Church
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Historical sermon (June 14, 1874) for the 50th anniversary of Newark's Third Presbyterian Church, tracing its Puritan origins, township founding (1666), and church–state relations.
The Inductive Sciences of Nature and the Bible
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Argues for an inductive science of Scripture analogous to that of nature, defending biblical inspiration against higher criticism and examining Genesis' language (e.g., 'day').
The Coming of the Lord in Its Relations to Christian Doctrine
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Argues the premillennial Advent is compatible with the Holy Spirit's ongoing work in regeneration. Defends premillennial hope as a driving incentive for missionary zeal.
Revised Book of Discipline
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Examines Christ’s teaching on the Sabbath and Sabbath healings and their bearing on Christian work. Summarizes proposed revisions to the Presbyterian Book of Discipline.
The Constitution of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America — What It is, and the Mode of Amending it
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Argues theology must be theocentric (Christ central because He is God) and examines the nature and limits of the Presbyterian 'Constitution', affirming Scripture as the church's ultimate rule.
The Presbytery of the Log College: Or, The Cradle of the Presbyterian Church in America
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Preface and introduction to an 1889 history of the Presbytery of the Log College, tracing its providential role, formative periods, and the Log College's ministerial training.
Pastoral Theology
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Thomas Murphy's 1877 pastoral theology manual outlining practical pastoral duties: personal piety, study, preaching, visitation, church work, Sabbath-school, and benevolence.
One Hundred Years of the Presbyterian Church of Frankford
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Account of the 1870 centennial celebration and historical sketch of the Presbyterian Church of Frankford compiled by Rev. Thomas Murphy; includes addresses, music, and reminiscences.
Duties of the Church Members to the Church
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Outline of church members' duties: pray for the church, attend and support worship, bring others in, promote peace and unity, guard the church's good name, and uphold the pastor.
People and Pastor: Duties Involved in the Important Relation
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Advice to church members on supporting and selecting pastors: pray for them, cooperate, guard their time and reputation, and choose godly ministers.
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