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Fads and Freaks in Creed and Conduct

1898 seminary address warns against modern fads—rationalism and excessive individualism; urges rigorous theological study, pastoral training, and a faithful urban seminary witness.
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Dr. Brigg’s Confession of Faith

Essay: Babel as God's judgment explaining origin of languages. Review: critiques Prof. Briggs' biblical‑theology method and its handling of Messianic development and inspiration.
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John Calvin and Diocesan Episcopacy

Obituary of B. M. Smith (d.1893) and an essay arguing John Calvin did not endorse 'three distinct orders' in church government, citing his Institutes and Scripture.
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Some Popular Misconceptions of Presbyterianism

Corrects misconceptions about Presbyterianism and Calvinism, defending divine sovereignty and a proper view of election. Emphasizes Presbyterian breadth, charity, and scriptural fidelity.
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Hays’ “May Women Speak?” Etc.

Reviews in The Presbyterian Quarterly: a rebuttal of modern infidelity, a detailed critique of arguments for women’s ordination/preaching, and notices of recent sermon volumes.
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The Negro in Ecclesiastical Relations

An 1889 Presbyterian article examines the 'Negro question'—race prejudice in North and South, its social and ecclesiastical effects, and the church's troubled response.
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The Presbyterian Pastorate

1889 Presbyterian Quarterly pieces: one examines women's civil and ecclesiastical enfranchisement; another critiques the pastorate's dominance and calls for stronger presbytery oversight and evangelistic work.
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The Perils of Excessive Individualism

Examines medieval church-state debates (Lollards/Wyclif) and warns against excessive individualism in America—'Higher Law', civil disobedience, and liberal theology undermining authority.
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Bowne’s Philosophy of Theism

Defines 'revival' as the resuscitation of church life vs an 'awakening'; surveys historic revivals and offers reviews of recent apologetic/theistic works.
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The Andover Renaissance in Theology

Reviews Berkeley's idealism and critiques the Andover 'theological renaissance', warning against rationalism, evolutionary influence, and neglect of Scripture and inspiration.
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Robert Smith, D.D.

Biographical sketches from Annals of the American Pulpit detailing lives and ministries of Presbyterian clergy (e.g., Robert Smith), their teaching, pastoral labors, and publications.
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The Excellency of Saving Faith

Sermon on the excellency of saving faith: faith unites sinners to Christ, secures justification and heavenly blessings, reveals divine glory, and is the root of spiritual life and joy.
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The Nature of Saving Faith

Defines saving faith as a gracious, heavenly gift: the heart's trust in Christ's person and atoning work. Explores conviction by the law, dependence on grace, and faith's assurance.
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The Spiritual Conflict

Sermon on the believer's inward conflict with indwelling sin versus holiness; contrasts unbelievers' mere conscience-fights and urges faith, Scripture, prayer and God's armor to prevail.
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The Principle of Sin and Holiness

Explains Romans 7:23's inner struggle between the law of sin and the law of the mind, defining grace as a new principle (faith and love) and distinguishing true spiritual conflict from mere conscience.
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An Epitome of Systematic Theology

Introduction to an 1829 epitome of systematic theology outlining method: define, explain, prove from Scripture, and state moral duties. Defends orthodox doctrines and rules of interpretation.
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Josiah Smith

Biographical sketches of American clergy (Thomas Clap, Josiah Smith), detailing ministry, illness, publications, patriotism, and wartime imprisonment.
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