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Forty Years in the Evangelist

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Anniversary issue of The Evangelist (Dec 28, 1899) reviewing church news: missions, evangelists, editorials, foreign mission reports, Presbyterian reunion and historical reflections.

A Brand from the Burning

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Post–Civil War letters criticize the President's reception of a colored delegation compared to rebels. They urge a constitutional amendment to secure freedmen's voting rights and warn against southern resistance.

The Works of Thomas Reid, Vol. 1

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Biography and collected works of Thomas Reid: preface, contents, and Dugald Stewart’s account; examines Reid’s philosophy, critique of Locke, senses, perception, and Aristotle’s logic.

The Works of Thomas Reid, Vol. 2

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Thomas Reid argues for careful study of the mind’s faculties, distinguishing material and intellectual worlds and urging empirical inquiry into perception, memory, and conception.

A History of Colonization on the Western Coast of Africa

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History of American colonization on West Africa’s coast (Sierra Leone & Liberia), tracing origins, the American Colonization Society, expeditions, governance, conflicts, and missions through 1841.

March 3, 1797 Joint Letter to George Washington (1797)

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Argues that Christianity and morality are foundational to American civil institutions; presents clergy correspondence and Washington’s replies endorsing religion’s role in government.

Ought the Confession of Faith to Be Revised?

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Presbyterian leaders (DeWitt, Van Dyke, Warfield, Shedd) debate proposed revisions to the Westminster Confession, centering on predestination, reprobation, God’s love, and infant salvation.

Dissent of the Second Presbytery of Philadelphia (1773)

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Minutes record a Synod debate over whether presbyteries or the Synod should admit and ordain foreign ministers. The Second Presbytery of Philadelphia formally protests, defending presbyterial rights.

George Dodd Armstrong, D.D., LL.D.

Dec 1899 Princeton Bulletin publishes obituary sketches of John I. Blair, George D. Armstrong, Charles Imbrie and others, highlighting philanthropy, trusteeship, Presbyterian ministry, and education.

Memoir of Rev. Gilbert Tennent

Biographical sketch of Rev. Gilbert Tennent, Log College alumnus and prominent revival preacher. Covers his conversion, ministry, character, and influence in early American Presbyterian revivals.

Biographical Sketch of Gilbert Tennent

Biographical sketch of Gilbert Tennent and his role in 18th-century Presbyterian revivals, the Log College, the Old Side/New Side schism, and support for the College of New Jersey.

Gilbert Tennent

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Biographical sketches of early Presbyterian ministers focusing on Gilbert Tennent—his conversion and powerful revival preaching across New England and the Middle Colonies during the Great Awakening.

Gilbert Tennent

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Biography of Gilbert Tennent, an 18th-century Presbyterian revivalist whose powerful preaching fueled the Great Awakening, provoked church schism, and later worked toward reconciliation.

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