The Pitilessness of Sin
A sermon that uses Judas' betrayal to expose sin's pitiless blindness and enslaving power. It warns against love of money, moral hardening, and urges repentance and vigilance.
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The Pitilessness of Sin
Extracts from An Elder’s Diary
Diary extracts of a newly elected ruling elder wrestling with reluctance, prayerful decision, and preparation for office; reflections on Scripture, duty, and balancing secular work with church service.
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Hymns to the Holy Spirit
A late‑19th-century collection of devotional hymns to the Holy Spirit, reflecting on His offices (Life‑Giver, Enlightener, Intercessor, Comforter, Witness), fruit, and works.
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Who Gave Himself for Our Sins
Devotional reflection on Christ’s voluntary journey to Jerusalem, His suffering, death and resurrection. Encourages believers to view trials as upward steps toward resurrection glory.
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Prayers for the Use of Families
Victorian manual of family worship with morning, evening, table and special prayers. Urges heads of households to exercise the priesthood of believers and foster daily piety.
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Following Christ: A Manual for Church Members
Pastoral manual guiding church members in following Christ through sincere personal piety, public worship, private prayer, family life, and daily conduct.
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Confessing Christ: A Manual for Inquirers in Religion
Pastoral manual urging inquirers to 'confess Christ.' Argues each person owes God heartfelt acknowledgment, must repent, believe, and seek regeneration, with practical counsel.
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Memorial of a Quarter-Century’s Pastorate: A Sermon Preached on the Sabbaths, Jan. 3rd and 17th, 1869, in the Presbyterian Church, Natchez, Miss.
Commemorative sermon on a 25-year pastorate defending Presbyterian ordination, presbytery authority, and historic succession from the apostles through the Reformation.
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A Sermon, Preached in the Presbyterian Church, Natchez, on Sabbath, March 20, 1859
1859 sermon on Heb.6:12 urging believers to emulate patriarchs' faith and patience, draw courage from their examples, and shape future generations by holy living.
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Truth in the Household: A Sermon Preached by Appointment Before the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America
Sermon urging family evangelism based on Peter's message to Cornelius (acts-11). Emphasizes household indoctrination, family worship, and the power of preached words and baptism.
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A Sermon Preached in the Presbyterian Church, Vicksburg, January 20th, 1856, in Commemoration of the Life and Death of Rev. Benj. H. Williams, …
1856 funeral sermon for Rev. Benjamin H. Williams reflecting on death, God's sovereignty, and the Christian charge to glorify God and finish the work entrusted to them.
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Life and Letters of Harriet Beecher Stowe
Biography of Harriet Beecher Stowe focusing on her ancestry, childhood, and the Beecher family's religious influence that shaped her life and reforming work.
Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe
Biography of Harriet Beecher Stowe from A Woman of the Century, summarizing her life, literary career, abolitionist influence, and major publications.
Life of Harriet Beecher Stowe Compiled from Her Letters and Journals
Biography of Harriet Beecher Stowe: her childhood, the death and piety of her mother, schooling, early literary efforts, and rising engagement with anti‑slavery causes.
History of Salem Witchcraft: A Review of Charles W. Upham’s Great Work
Reprint and review of Upham's Salem Witchcraft tracing the trials, superstition, spiritualism (planchette), historiography, and the psychological causes behind the delusion.
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Our Famous Women: An Authorized Record of the Lives and Deeds of Distinguished American Women of Our Times
1884 anthology of 30 biographical sketches by eminent authors celebrating distinguished American women, meant to inspire ambition, public service, and social reform.
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The Revival Preaching of Lyman Beecher, D.D.
Outline of Lyman Beecher’s revival preaching: clear exposition, scriptural argument, then urgent personal appeal urging immediate conversion and practical steps (read Proverbs 1).
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Betty’s Bright Idea. Also, Deacon Pitkin’s Farm, and the First Christmas of New England
A Christmas tale where a wealthy girl's conscience is moved to help a struggling mother and her children. Scripture and small acts of charity bring comfort and hope.
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