The Pulpit and the Pastorate
Argues the pastor's chief duty is to minister God's Word—public preaching and house-to-house care—grounded in Scripture, sound theology, and the pastor's own spiritual experience.
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Archives
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The Pulpit and the Pastorate
The Freedmen in the United States
Critiques annihilationist and restorationist views of future punishment, appealing to Scripture and the Analogy of Faith. Also surveys freedmen's spiritual condition and urges better Christian ministry.
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Theological Institute at Tuscaloosa, Alabama
1877 report on creating African Presbyterian churches and a Tuscaloosa institute to train Black ministers in the post‑Emancipation South. Calls for funds and support.
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Giving, an Essential Part of True Piety
Explores God's providence and redemption and contends that giving (tithes and offerings) is an essential act of worship, stewardship, and public piety integrated into Sabbath worship.
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The Benefits of Infant Baptism
Defends infant baptism as a covenantal seal that secures God's promise to believers' children and motivates parental faithfulness in their spiritual training.
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Sprinkling and Pouring, Scriptural Modes of Baptism: A Sermon
Sermon arguing that baptism chiefly symbolizes spiritual cleansing and consecration; scriptural proof favors sprinkling/pouring as a fitting mode rather than immersion.
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Success in the Ministry
Addresses objections to Trinitarian doctrine and counsels ministers: persevere in gospel work, trust God’s sovereignty for results, avoid indifference despite limited apparent success.
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A Discourse Delivered in the Baptist Church, Carlowville, Alabama
Sermon (1848) on Hebrews 6:4–6 warning that outward enlightenment and 'tasting' the Gospel can coexist with unregenerate hearts. Emphasizes the necessity of true, Spirit-wrought regeneration.
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How They Kept the Faith: A Tale of the Huguenots of Languedoc
Historical tale of Huguenots in Languedoc: a mother's sacrifice to preserve her child's Protestant faith amid persecution. Themes: catechism, family, and steadfast devotion.
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Birth
An 1881 anthology of religious poetry edited by Philip Schaff and Arthur Gilman, featuring devotional poems on motherhood, birth, and childhood.
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“After Many Days”
Anthology of religious poetry (ed. Phillips Schaff & Arthur Gilman, 1881). Devotional poems praise God's providence, encourage trust, and meditate on creation's stars.
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A Tribute: In Loving Remembrance of the Rev. Thomas Smyth, D.D.
Memorial extracts, letters and reflections on Rev. Thomas Smyth, D.D., honoring his piety, courage and pastoral labors; includes eulogies and accounts of Charleston memorial services.
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Future Punishment, Discussed in a Letter to a Friend
1868 letter defending the doctrine of future eternal punishment, arguing from reason, moral government, conscience and Scripture against Universalist objections.
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Capt. Thomas E. King; or, A Word to the Army and the Country
Memoir and tribute to Capt. Thomas E. King, recounting his valor and death at Chickamauga, his character, patriotism, piety, and the community's mourning and remembrance.
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National Rectitude, the Only True Basis of National Prosperity; An Appeal to the Confederate States
1863 appeal urging the Confederate States to pursue national rectitude—'righteousness exalteth a nation'—as the foundation of prosperity, calling the nation to seek God's kingdom first.
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The National Controversy; or, the Voice of the Fathers upon the State of the Country
Southern-born author argues Northern guilt in the national slavery controversy, examining the Founders' debates and constitutional choices over the slave trade and state responsibilities.
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Modern Reform Examined; or, The Union of North and South on the Subject of Slavery
1857 Presbyterian critique of abolitionism arguing 'Modern Reform' is arrogant and destructive; defends biblical regulation of slavery and urges conciliatory North–South union.
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Speech on the Slavery Resolutions: Delivered in the General Assembly which Met in Detroit, May Last
1850 General Assembly speech by Joseph C. Stiles: slaveholding is a mixed relation—not essentially sin—but must be regulated by Christian duty. Calls for charity and measured discipline.
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The Pool of Siloam
Reports excavations at the Pool of Siloam uncovering Hezekiah's tunnel, the Siloam inscription, ancient stairway and Byzantine church remains that corroborate biblical accounts.
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The Mountain of the Transfiguration
Articles on the authority of Scripture and its bearing on faith; a study placing the Transfiguration on Mount Hermon and its significance; plus a history of the Herod family.
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