Deep Waters: Or, A Strange Story
A 19th-century Southern novel following Ernest Edgefield, a promising young lawyer whose ambitions, romance, and trials lead him through moral crises, war and imprisonment.
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Deep Waters: Or, A Strange Story
Unitarianism in Japan
Calls Christians to active foreign missions and warns that omission of love will be judged; reports appeals for women missionaries in China and Unitarian activity in Japan.
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At Nagoya, Japan
Urges personal repentance (Felix/Isaiah), tells the discovery/donation of Makemie's mahogany desk, appeals to fund land for a Nagoya girls' mission school, and offers a cheerful anecdote.
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The Watchful Servant: A Discourse Delivered in the First Presbyterian Church in the City of Schenectady, January 5th, 1817
Sermon on Luke 12 urging vigilant readiness for Christ's return, the priceless value of the soul, holy living, and zealous witness leading to conversion and church growth.
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An Oration Delivered July 4th, 1817
July 4, 1817 oration by Rev. Hooper Cumming celebrating American liberty, recounting Revolutionary battles, warning against European despotism, and condemning the slave trade.
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An Oration, Commemorative of Washington, Delivered Feb. 22, 1821
Oration (Feb 22, 1821) by Rev. Hooper Gumming honoring Washington—celebrating his virtue, leadership in the Revolution, Divine Providence, and his voluntary resignation of power.
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An Oration, Delivered in Schenectady, N.Y., July 4th, 1821
1821 oration for the Fourth of July praising the American Revolution, its patriots (notably Washington), and the role of Providence, virtue, and liberty in the nation's founding.
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An Oration Commemorative of American Independence; Delivered July 5, 1824, in the Bowery Church, Before the Firemen of the City of New-York
Oration (July 5, 1824) celebrating American independence, praising Washington, Lafayette, and divine Providence. Urges national gratitude, patriotism, and memorials to virtue.
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Fincastle Resolutions
Recounts the 1775 Fincastle County meeting and Resolutions: Virginia patriots profess loyalty to the king but vow to resist unconstitutional oppression.
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Charles Cummings
Biographical sketches of American Presbyterian clergy, including Charles Cummings and John Witherspoon. Details ministry, frontier life, piety, and public service in early America.
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On the Curse Pronounced Against the Serpent; Including the First Promise of a Saviour, Made to Our First Parents
An 1824 anthology of sermons by Southern ministers addressing sin, the Fall, and salvation. Includes a detailed exegesis of Genesis 3:15—the curse and first promise of a Savior.
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The Relation of the Church to the Prohibition Movement
Begins with a note on Berkeley's idealism; main essay argues the Church should not assume civil legislative roles like Prohibition but combat intemperance by spiritual means and teaching.
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The Centennial Celebration in Philadelphia
Review of the Presbyterian centennial in Philadelphia celebrating a North–South reunion; reflections on miracles, revelation, and debate over excluding the Bible from public schools.
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Collections of the Virginia Historical & Philosophical Society, to Which Is Prefixed an Address, Spoken Before the Society
1833 constitution and inaugural address of the Virginia Historical & Philosophical Society, detailing its aims, officers, collection priorities, and appeal for public support of learning.
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August 19, 1789 Letter to John Bourns
Argues believers must plan for death—settle affairs, avoid risky ventures, and secure bequests to prevent loss. Calls for family devotion, warns of irreligion, and urges Communion preparation.
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