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John Smith

Essay urging the faithful use of the biblical Psalms as God's prescribed songs for public praise; plus a biographical sketch of Rev. John Smith and his role in late‑18th‑century Presbyterian controversies.
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Rev. John Murray — A Supplement

Sermon "Al Taschith — Destroy Not" upholding the sanctity of life, arguing 'Thou shalt not kill' and the worth of body and soul, and calling sinners to Christ for salvation.
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John Murray

Discusses objections to foreign missions (health risks), urges resistance to parental intemperance and Sabbath‑school temperance instruction for children, and critiques Masonic benevolence.
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William Logan (1743–1805)

Biographical sketches of Philipp J. Spener, William Logan, and James Wallace, highlighting Spener's church reforms and the ministers' pastoral labors in Presbyterian history.
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John Rodgers (1745–1812)

History of the Shorter Catechism and a biography of Rev. John Rodgers (1745–1812), detailing his ministry, doctrinal controversies, deposition, restoration attempts, and later medical career.
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The Temptation of Jesus

Exposition of Christ's temptation: his true humanity, forty-day fast, Satan's assaults and nature, and how these trials trained him as a sympathetic, suffering High Priest.
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Spiritual Life

Sermon on spiritual life: its nature, growth, and marks. Covers conversion, progressive sanctification, love for God, habitual self-denial, and conscientious daily obedience.
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William Anderson Scott, D.D., LL.D.

Necrological obituaries of 19th-century Presbyterian ministers and seminary alumni, outlining their lives, ministries, education, and deaths (1884–1885).

Moses and the Pentateuch: A Reply to Bishop Colenso

1863 apologetic defending Mosaic authorship and the Pentateuch against Bishop Colenso, arguing historicity, divine inspiration, and Christ's endorsement with evidential proofs.
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The Church in the Army: Or, The Four Centurions

A devotional appeal for piety among soldiers, using New Testament centurions (Capernaum, Cornelius, Julius) and modern military examples to encourage faith and duty.
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My Residence in and Departure from California

Rev. William A. Scott recounts his ministry in San Francisco, conflict over politicizing the church, threats and a mob that forced his departure; he defends church-state separation and law.
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The Pacific Expositor, Vol. 2

Table of contents for The Pacific Expositor (Vol. II, 1861): a Presbyterian periodical featuring sermons, scripture expositions, church polity, education, missions, and social issues.
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The Pacific Expositor, Vol. 1

Prospectus of The Pacific Expositor (1860): a Presbyterian monthly of expository preaching and Scripture exposition, aiming to distribute sermons and Christian reading to remote readers.
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Esther: The Hebrew-Persian Queen

A defense and exposition of Esther, arguing for its historicity and literal interpretation. Emphasizes expository preaching, providence in history, and women's moral influence.
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The Giant Judge, or, The Story of Samson

Retelling of Samson's life (Judges 13–14) that defends the historicity of the Old Testament using archaeological and oriental discoveries; interprets and applies Samson's narrative.
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