The Sound in the Mulberry Trees
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Two sermons urging pastors to preach boldly like Christ and calling Christians to heed God's signal for personal consecration and prompt, Spirit-led evangelistic action.
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The Sound in the Mulberry Trees
Glimpses of Heaven
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Two sermons: one exalts Christ's supreme name above all others; the other sketches heaven as a permanent, diverse home lit by the Lamb, where redeemed relationships and joy endure.
Mourning and Mending
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Two sermons: 'Lessons from the Rainbow' rebukes literalism and urges symbolic, devout readings of Scripture. 'Mourning and Mending' offers pastoral comfort, urging confession, sympathy, and hope.
A Lofty Ideal
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Two sermons: Nature as God's teacher, exemplified in Christ (job-12). "A Lofty Ideal" unpacks philippians 4:8—truth, honesty, justice, purity, and lovableness.
When to Keep Still
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A sermon urging submissive silence under God's hand, citing David's 'I was dumb' as a model. It calls believers to trust God's loving providence amid trials.
The Conversion of Children
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Magazine of Christian Literature (Jan 1892): biography of Roger Williams; essay urging cautious conversion and church admission of children; discussion locating Eden in Mesopotamia.
Are You Redeemed?
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1891 Presbyterian controversy over Scripture inerrancy vs infallibility, trials of Prof. Briggs and colleagues, urging truth-seeking and reconciliation over punitive ecclesiastical action.
Dr. Spear as a Preacher
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Contains Archibald Lampman's nature poem "The Meadow", an essay lauding President Benjamin Harrison's character and career, and discussion of patent-office reform and legislation.
Curing Dull Prayer-Meetings
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A baccalaureate sermon highlighting Christ's steadfast courage; reflections on enlivening prayer meetings by wider participation and brief, earnest prayer; a call to prayerful support of missions.
Solid Certainties in Christ
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Evangelical monthly (March 1890) containing sermons and devotionals emphasizing Christ as interpreter of history, assurance of salvation, prayer meetings, and the Christian life as a way.
In the Sunshine of Christ’s Love
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Sermons urging fresh consecration: abide in Christ’s love by obedience, spiritual growth and prayer; plus an exposition on the greatness and eternal nature of Christian love.
The Pastor-Preacher
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Sermons urging fresh consecration: a reflection on Christ’s temptation (Luke 4) and a pastoral essay calling ministers to pair powerful preaching with close, personal visitation.
The Girdle of Love
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November 1889 collection: a sermon defending Christ as a historic miracle-worker, a devotional urging love as the bond of Christian service, and a Bible lesson on Absalom (2 Sam 15).
How to Have a Working Church
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Reflects on mourning for the past (ezra 3:12) and gives practical pastoral counsel on building an active church and the need for natural, acquired, and supernatural gifts.
The Blessings of Head-Winds
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Sermons urging believers to persevere and imitate Christ—overcomers share His throne—stressing trials (head-winds) as spiritual discipline. Also an essay on church–state–school relations.
Life-Preaching
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Sermons urging Christians to 'life‑preach'—let personal holy living and daily witness speak louder than pulpit words. Draws on Luke 2:14, Matthew 5:16 and Galatians 2:20.
Ministers — Young and Old
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Essays on nature and revelation (God seen in Creation and Psalm 14), a defense of experienced ministers against arbitrary age limits, and the rise of organized women's church work.
Healing…All Manner of Disease
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Devotional reflection on Christ's healing (cf. Matt. 4:23; John 5:8). The sinner's faith and Christ's saving grace together effect conversion; the Christian life is walking with Christ.
New Every Morning
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Commemorative sermons and devotionals honoring God's presence and power, urging daily dependence on His grace, stewardship of opportunities, and pursuit of personal holiness.
God’s Children in Dark Hours
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Baccalaureate sermons urging trust in God amid trials; afflictions refine faith and often yield deeper fellowship with Christ. Come to Jesus for rest and courage.
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