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Should Questions at Issue Between Political Parties Be Discussed in the Pulpit? If So, What Questions, and When?

Reviews John A. Broadus as a leading homiletics teacher and argues the pulpit must avoid partisan politics—preach revealed moral truth, not party platforms.

Howard Crosby ⬩ 1888

The Bible View of the Jewish Church, in Thirteen Lectures

Howard Crosby defends the Old Testament's divine inspiration and the Bible's account of the Jewish church, denounces 'higher criticism,' and affirms continuity with the New Testament.

Howard Crosby ⬩ 1888

Sabbath-Keeping

Argues the Sabbath is a divine, perpetual institution now kept as the Christian Sabbath (first day). Christians must keep the whole day holy in worship, Scripture study, and prayer.

Howard Crosby ⬩ 1889

An Inheritance… That Fadeth Not Away

Devotional reflection presenting the kingdom of heaven as an incomparable treasure (Matt.13:44). It portrays the kingdom as righteousness, peace, and joy given by the Holy Spirit (Rom.14; John6).

Howard Crosby ⬩ 1889

The Haste to Be Rich

Examines concentration of wealth in late-19th-century America vs Britain, listing American millionaires and arguing wealth is far more concentrated than commonly believed.

Howard Crosby ⬩ 1890

Christian Reunion

1890 Church Review gathers denominational responses to the Lambeth Conference's basis for Christian reunion, debating the historic episcopate, creeds, and spiritual vs. external unity.

Howard Crosby ⬩ 1890

Bible Wines

Argues that biblical 'wine' denotes fermented grape wine, rejects the 'two-wine' (intoxicating vs non-intoxicating) theory, and urges honest temperance reform.

Howard Crosby ⬩ 1891

There Is an Everlasting Punishment for the Wicked; A Retribution Eternal After Death; and This Retribution Will Be the Action of Sin in the Soul

Howard Crosby ⬩ 1891

Sermons

Howard Crosby's sermons stress Christ's intercession and faithfulness, urging humble dependence, perseverance amid trials, and active ministry to strengthen weaker brethren.

Howard Crosby ⬩ 1891

“Blessed Are They That Mourn”: Thoughts from the Holy Bible on the State of the Blessed Dead

Devotional collection of Scripture and brief notes offering comfort to mourners about death and the blessed dead, affirming resurrection hope and Christ’s promise to receive believers.

Howard Crosby ⬩ 1892

At the Lord’s Table: Thoughts on Communion and Fellowship

Reflections on the Lord’s Supper: Christ’s real presence, the Supper as a joyful eucharist and covenantal pledge, proper frequency of communion, fellowship and assurance.

Howard Crosby ⬩ 1894

Address on Prophecy

1848 pamphlet applies Daniel and Revelation to contemporary revolutions, identifying the Papacy as the prophetic Beast and claiming the 1260‑year period culminates in modern upheavals.

Andrew Boyd Cross ⬩ 1848

Priests’ Prisons for Women

An 1854 pamphlet accusing Roman Catholic convents of imprisoning and enslaving women, calling for civil intervention and the abolition of the convent system.

Andrew Boyd Cross ⬩ 1854

Young Women in Convents or Priests’ Prisons to Be Protected by Law, or the Prisons to Be Broken Up: A Lecture

1856 lecture denouncing Catholic convents as private prisons that imprison and exploit young women, seizing their property. Urges legal protection for inmates or abolition of such houses.

Andrew Boyd Cross ⬩ 1856

Extract from Funeral Sermon for Richard Webster

Biographical sketch of Rev. Richard Webster (1811–1856), a devoted Presbyterian pastor and missionary at Mauch Chunk, PA, noted for pastoral zeal, evangelism, and his edifying deathbed testimony.

Andrew Boyd Cross ⬩ 1857

Memorial of Andrew B. Cross, for the Suppression of Abuses and Protection of Persons Confined in Prisons, Convents, and Mad-Houses, in this State

1858 Maryland memorial urging the legislature to investigate abuses in private prisons, convents, and madhouses. Calls for protection of women, recovery of property, and legal safeguards.

Andrew Boyd Cross ⬩ 1858

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Should Questions at Issue Between Political Parties Be Discussed in the Pulpit? If So, What Questions, and When?

The Bible View of the Jewish Church, in Thirteen Lectures

Sabbath-Keeping

An Inheritance… That Fadeth Not Away

The Haste to Be Rich

Christian Reunion

Bible Wines

There Is an Everlasting Punishment for the Wicked; A Retribution Eternal After Death; and This Retribution Will Be the Action of Sin in the Soul

Sermons

“Blessed Are They That Mourn”: Thoughts from the Holy Bible on the State of the Blessed Dead

At the Lord’s Table: Thoughts on Communion and Fellowship

Address on Prophecy

Priests’ Prisons for Women

Young Women in Convents or Priests’ Prisons to Be Protected by Law, or the Prisons to Be Broken Up: A Lecture

Extract from Funeral Sermon for Richard Webster

Memorial of Andrew B. Cross, for the Suppression of Abuses and Protection of Persons Confined in Prisons, Convents, and Mad-Houses, in this State

To Mr. Jacobs, Chairman of the Committee on the Colored Population, in the House of Delegates of Maryland

The War and the Christian Commission

The Presbyterian Church at Bethel: In the Wilderness of Upper Node Forest, Baltimore Co., M.D., Before 1769

Andrew Boyd Cross

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