Early Efforts
Victorian devotional poems reflecting on social inequality, suffering, and Christian hope. Urges perseverance, charity, and trust in Christ amid hardship.
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Archives
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Early Efforts
William Slater
1888 history of the Reformed Presbyterian Church in America by W. Melancthon Glasgow, offering biographical sketches of ministers and accounts of congregations, missions, institutions, and publications.
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Should Fermented Wine Be Used in the Lord’s Supper
1850 piece defending the Westminster standards' authority in the Reformed Presbyterian Church and arguing for fermented wine in the Lord's Supper; includes an obituary of Thomas Black.
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Rev. Thomas H. Skinner, D.D., LL.D.
Presbyterian Encyclopedia entry defining sin (Shorter Catechism Q14): original sin, sins of omission/commission, degrees of guilt, and the unforgivable sin. Includes brief minister biographies.
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Discussions in Theology
Skinner defends miracles as direct acts of God and essential attestations of Christianity, rebutting Hume and naturalists who deny their reality or necessity.
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A Lecture on Parish Preaching
Defends extemporaneous and parish preaching as the pastor’s chief duty; preaching should be broad, simple, and transformative, shaping all parish life by Christian principle.
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The Trinity in Redemption
Exposition of the triune God in redemption: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are distinct persons yet one in essence, each with a unique role—Father plans, Son atones, Spirit applies.
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Spiritual Joy as an Element of Strength
Skinner teaches that 'the joy of the Lord'—rooted in repentance, union with Christ, and the Spirit—energizes and sustains believers, making joy the source of holy strength.
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Homiletics: Or, The Theory of Preaching
Translation of Alexandre Vinet's Homiletics (Theory of Preaching). Advocates adapting preaching to the character of the age and treats invention, disposition, elocution, and pastoral use.
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Pastoral Theology; or, The Theory of the Evangelical Ministry
Vinet's Pastoral Theology outlines the theory and practice of the evangelical ministry: ministerial character, worship, preaching, catechising, and pastoral care with practical guidance.
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A Sketch of the Life and Character of the Late Joseph B. Skinner
Memoir by Thomas H. Skinner of his brother Joseph B. Skinner, recounting his pious upbringing, Princeton education, legal career, public service, and personal character.
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Love of Country: A Discourse
Argues patriotism is compatible with Christianity; the Gospel should guide civic duty, prudent political engagement, and resistance to tyranny. Psalm 137:5-6; Romans 13
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Education and Evangelism: A Discourse, Delivered at the Seventh Anniversary of the Society for the Promotion of Collegiate and Theological Education at the WEst
Thomas H. Skinner argues Christian collegiate and theological education in the American West is vital to effective evangelism and warns that secular education alone fosters infidelity.
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The Religious Life of Francis Markoe, Esq., Who Died February 16, 1848
Funeral discourse honoring Francis Markoe (d.1848), praising his exemplary piety and virtues and attributing all goodness to God’s sovereign grace. Reflections on Christ’s mediatorial work.
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The Nature of the Atonement
Argues God’s honor required a substitutionary atonement (Christ’s sufferings) so forgiveness could be granted without dishonoring divine justice; justice and love harmonize.
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Mistakes in Education
Sermon blaming avoidable parental negligence for children’s irreligion and urging Christian education that trains children for practical vocation and holy living, not only future heaven.
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Religion and Liberty: A Discourse Delivered Dec. 17, 1840; the Day Appointed for Public Thanksgiving by the Governor of New York
Thomas H. Skinner's 1840 Thanksgiving discourse defends republican government and the separation of church and state, urging religion to sustain national virtue and liberty.
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