Michal
Portrait of Michal, Saul's daughter and David's wife: her love and daring rescue of David, forced separation and restoration as queen, and moral decline amid David's rise and the ark's solemn return.
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Michal
A Historical Discourse, Commemorative of the Organization of the First Presbyterian Church, in Newburyport, … , Jan. 7, 1846
1846 historical discourse on the First Presbyterian Church of Newburyport, tracing its origin in the Great Awakening, revival influences, justification by faith, and church discipline.
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Respect for the Remains of the Dead: An Address Delivered at the Consecration of Oak Hill Cemetery in Newburyport, July 31, 1843
A consecration address defending reverent burial practices. It surveys global funeral customs and biblical examples to argue that respect for the dead is natural and fitting.
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Female Influence, and the True Christian Mode of Its Exercise: A Discourse Delivered in the First Presbyterian Church in Newburyport, July 30, 1837
A Presbyterian sermon arguing that virtuous women's domestic, social, and religious influence shapes families, society, and the church. They should seek no public praise but let their works speak (Prov. 31).
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Alexander McLeod Stavely
Sermon 'The Divine Method of Missions' (Isaiah 42) affirms God's eternal love and global mission. Monograph profiles missionary Alexander McLeod Stavely's pioneering work in St. John, N.B.
Alexander McLeod Stavely
History of the Reformed Presbyterian Church in America (1888) with sketches and biographies of ministers, congregations, missions, institutions, and publications.
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The Blessed Dead: A Sermon Preached October Sixth, 1878, … on the Occasion of the Death of the Pastor, Rev. William Sommerville, A.M.
1878 funeral sermon "The Blessed Dead" comforts mourners: believers "sleep in Jesus," death is gain, with assurance of resurrection and eternal presence with Christ.
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Sermons and Addresses Delivered in St. John New Brunswick
A sermon on the perpetuity of the gospel: God's Word endures forever; Scripture and revelation are permanent, and preaching is the appointed means to bring life, hope, and resurrection.
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The Perpetuity of the Gospel
1865 sermon arguing the enduring nature of God's Word and the gospel as the appointed means of salvation, contrasting its permanence with human frailty and the need for preaching.
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Healing Through Faith
Discusses the visible vs. invisible Church and sacramental discipline, then critiques skeptics of faith-healing, urging an inductive, evidence-based appraisal of alleged healings.
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The Ohio Campaign Once More
Reports Dean Arthur Stanley’s funeral and national mourning. Leonard Bacon argues for a reconceived home-missions strategy, showing domestic work outweighs foreign efforts when fully tallied.
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The Political Outlook in France
1878 review of France's political outlook after 1877: chronic instability from competing dynasties, recurrent revolutions, and contrasts with more stable European states.
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The Ecclesiastical Disruption of 1861
Assesses the 1861 Presbyterian schism, arguing the Civil War and national separation—not merely ecclesiastical acts—caused the Southern church's break; examines church–state relations and slavery.
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The Church and the Rebellion: A Consideration of the Rebellion Against the Government of the United States; and the Agency of the Church, North and South, …
1864 critique of the Church's role in the U.S. Rebellion, arguing slavery as its cause and holding Southern clergy responsible; defends emancipation and national duty.
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The True Mission of the Church
Two pieces: a study of the Exodus (Passover, priesthood, borrowing the jewels) and an inaugural address on the Church's mission, redemption and pastoral responsibility.
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Causes for National Humiliation: A Discourse, Delivered on the Day of Fasting, Humiliation and Prayer, … September 26, 1861
1861 Fast-Day sermon by R. L. Stanton diagnosing the Civil War as national judgment, urging public humiliation, fasting, prayer and trust in God (Ps. 4:5) to restore the Union.
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Civil Government of God, Obedience a Duty: A Discourse upon the Duties of the Christian Citizen, Under What Is Termed the Present National Crisis
Sermon (Dec 3, 1860) arguing civil government is ordained by God; Christians must obey lawful authorities while reserving ultimate obedience to God when laws conflict.
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