The Union of the Churches
Two essays: one traces Old Testament belief in bodily resurrection; the other argues for church unity on Christ as the divinely ordained foundation, rejecting creedal compromise.
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The Union of the Churches
Thomas Sproull, D.D., LL.D.
A 1888 history of the Reformed Presbyterian Church in America, with sketches and biographies of ministers, congregations, missions, institutions, and publications.
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Exposition of the Psalms
Pastoral lecture on expounding the Psalms to prepare worshippers for singing; shows Christ as central in the Psalms and gives practical methods for pastors.
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Biographical Sketch of Rev. Samuel O. Wylie, D.D.
Editorial urging ministers to preach 'Christ crucified' as the remedy for ineffective preaching and social decline; includes church news, catechism Q95, and an obituary of Rev. Samuel O. Wylie.
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Christ Crucified: The Theme of Gospel Preaching. A Lecture Delivered at the Opening of the Ref. Presb. Seminary, …
Lecture arguing that 'Christ crucified' must be the central theme of gospel preaching, taught doctrinally (sonship, incarnation, suretyship, atonement, authority) and applied practically.
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Conditions of a Successful Pastorate
Warns Covenanters not to yield to political pressure in the presidential campaign. Lecture outlines a successful pastorate: conversion, consecration, education, and faithful preaching.
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Reformed Presbyterian Church in America: Sketches of Her Organic History
January 1876 issue of The Covenanter: reports on the Evangelical Alliance and Sabbath controversy, Reformed Presbyterian Church history, synod minutes, missions, and obituaries.
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The Reformed Presbyterian Church in America: Historical Sketches
1875 issue of The Covenanter: Reformed Presbyterian news, synodical reports, historical sketches, sermons, missions, obituaries, and editorials defending church doctrine and polity.
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Explanation of the Words of Institution
Explains the Words of Institution: Christ’s taking, blessing, breaking and giving of bread and cup signify his vicarious death and the new covenant, urging remembrance and self-examination.
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Facts Versus Misstatements
Opening seminary lecture mourning Rev. James M. Willson; defends Reformed Presbyterian discipline in the 1832–33 schism, corrects misstatements, and urges fidelity to church order.
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“The Coming of the Son of Man”
Professor Sproull contends the millennium will not involve Christ's literal human return but a metaphorical manifestation of his presence and power, arguing from Scripture and theology.
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The Reformed Presbyterian and Covenanter, Vol. 5
Lecture argues the millennium will not feature Christ's literal human return but metaphorical displays of his power; the Mediator now reigns personally amid national turmoil.
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Address to the Voting Citizens of the United States
1866 address urging amendments to acknowledge God and Christ, make the U.S. explicitly Christian, and protect Sabbath observance. Argues government is ordained of God and appeals to voters.
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A Nation’s Duty to Acknowledge Christ as King
Thomas Sproull argues nations must constitutionally acknowledge Christ as King; refusal brings divine judgment, while submission secures blessing. He applies this to the U.S.
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Reminiscence of President Lincoln
Editorial argues Romans 13 requires civil governments to possess moral qualifications to be ordained of God. Also includes a reminiscence of Lincoln on amending the Constitution to remove slavery and a congregational resolution.
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The Reformed Presbyterian and Covenanter, Vol. 4
1866 Covenanter piece arguing that nations, especially the U.S., should constitutionally acknowledge Christ as King, grounding civil authority in Scripture and warning of judgment if they refuse.
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The Reformed Presbyterian and Covenanter, Vol. 3
Jan 1865 Reformed Presbyterian & Covenanter: periodical with missions reports, church and civil-government articles, Freedmen's education, obits, and a testimony on providence.
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Convention on the Subject of Amending the Constitution
1864 Reformed Presbyterian appeal to amend the U.S. Constitution to recognize God and Christ, reject the 'no rights' doctrine, oppose slavery, and create a national association to press the change.
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The Reformed Presbyterian and Covenanter, Vol. 2
Seminary lecture urging ministers to cultivate systematic study, broad learning, sincere piety and orderly habits, and to be ready for pastoral duties amid national trials.
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History of Schism in the Presbyterian Church
Lecture tracing the history and causes of schism in the Presbyterian Church, blaming departures from 17th-century covenanted standards and civil/state interference.
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