The Just Shall Live by His Faith
A devotional exhortation: faith in the only-begotten Son brings life and averts judgment; unbelief brings condemnation. Genuine faith is shown by walking in the light.
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The Just Shall Live by His Faith
Piety and Morality: Two Sermons Preached in the First Presbyterian Church, Yonkers, N.Y., December 9th and 16th, 1877
Two sermons defending the unity of piety and moral duty: 'love fulfills the law' (romans 13). Replies to church criticism and urges consistent Christian conduct.
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Sermons, Vol. 2
Sermon on the Golden Calf (Exod. 32): examines Israel's idolatry, Moses' zeal and intercession, divine justice and providence, and the dangers of spiritual forgetfulness.
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Sermons, Vol. 1
Two-volume collection: a brief memoir and sermons of Samuel Stanhope Smith, late president of Princeton. Contains biographical narrative and sermons on repentance, sin, national religion, and Scripture.
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A Comprehensive View of the Leading and Most Important Principles of Natural and Revealed Religion
A compact systematic compendium of natural and revealed religion: proofs of God and Christianity, doctrine of the Trinity, decrees, covenant, atonement, sanctification, and sacraments.
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On a Death-Bed Repentance
Sermon warns against postponing repentance to the deathbed, arguing genuine conversion takes time and prepared hearts. Uses Matt.25 to show sudden judgment can close the door.
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The Sinner Blinded to Truth, and Hardened Against Conviction, By His Own Sins, and the Righteous Judgment of God
Sermon on spiritual blindness and hardness of heart: habitual sin and God's judicial withdrawal harden sinners, making repentance increasingly difficult. Urges heed to means of grace.
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Faith the Principle of a Holy Life
Sermon arguing that genuine Christian faith is more than mere assent: a spiritual, heartfelt conviction that apprehends gospel truths and issues in holy living, love, and obedience.
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Lectures on Moral and Political Philosophy, Vol. 2
Lecture defending natural theology: a priori (Clarke) and a posteriori (design) proofs against Hume, arguing belief in God grounds conscience, moral duty, and social order.
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Lectures on Moral and Political Philosophy, Vol. 1
Lectures outlining methods for moral and political philosophy: study of human nature, ethics, natural theology, and civil jurisprudence, stressing induction and laws of nature.
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On the Love of Praise: A Sermon, Delivered Sept. 23, 1810
Sermon on the love of praise: its legitimate role in promoting virtue—especially among youth—and its corruption when excessive or misdirected, urging praise of God and conscience first.
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An Essay on the Causes and Variety of Complexion and Figure in the Human Species
Samuel Stanhope Smith argues for the unity of the human race, tracing varieties of complexion and form to climate, culture, and other natural causes while defending harmony between science and religion.
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Lectures on the Evidences of the Christian Religion
Samuel Stanhope Smith's 1809 lectures outline concise evidences for Christianity: the necessity of revelation, miracles, prophecy, and moral/presumptive proofs of the faith.
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The Resurrection of the Body: A Discourse
Exposition on the resurrection: vindicates bodily resurrection against objections (seed, insects), promises reunion with loved ones, comfort in death, and moral urgency for holy living.
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A Discourse on the Nature, the Proper Subjects, and the Benefits of Baptism
Sermon (1808) defending infant baptism as the Christian circumcision: explains its nature, proper subjects, covenantal seal and benefits, and the parents' right to present children to the church.
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Account of the Life of the Rev. John Witherspoon, D.D., LL.D.
Biography and collected works of Rev. John Witherspoon, minister and Princeton president. Covers his ministry at Paisley, leadership at New Jersey College, and political role in Revolutionary America.
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Oration upon the Death of General George Washington
Eulogistic oration honoring George Washington, recounting his life, military leadership, and patriotic virtue, emphasizing divine providence guiding his successes and legacy.
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The Decalogue and the Beatitudes
Compares religion vs. morality and the Decalogue vs. the Beatitudes. Argues Christ fulfills the law so grace writes it on the heart, producing true moral obedience.
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The Pastor in His Relations to God
Argues theological study must nurture students' spiritual life; emphasizes the pastor's divine call, authoritative preaching, and critiques ritualistic vs. rationalistic sources of authority.
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Is the Standard Declining?
Essay on the genesis of the Westminster Assembly and providence in church history; rebuts claims of declining Presbyterian scholarship, citing Hebrew/Greek exams and temperance gains.
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