Idolatry
Argues idolatry arose after humanity's first revelation, defending Theism and the Bible against Hume and tracing the historical origins and spread of idol worship.
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Idolatry
A Discourse for the Times
1856 sermon urging education—not harsh punishment—as the chief remedy for crime and social disorder. Emphasizes parental duty, Sunday-schools, and early moral/religious training to prevent vice.
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Trade and Letters: Their Journeyings Around the World
Three lectures on the rise and influence of cities, commerce, and letters—highlighting San Francisco's growth, trade's role in civilization, and moral duties in business.
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The Wedge of Gold: Or, Achan in El Dorado
Sermons warning against the love of money using Achan's story, urging youth to repentance, stewardship, and personal piety. Calls for gospel conversion over worldliness.
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Daniel, A Model for Young Men
Lectures to young men using Daniel's life as a model of piety, integrity, and patriotic duty. Argues Bible biography best forms character and urges earnest Scripture reading.
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Gospel Minister’s Character and Platform: A Sermon Preached in …, New Orleans, April 16, 1854, at the Installation of Rev. James Richards, D.D., as Pastor
1854 installation sermon defining the gospel minister's character and platform: preach Christ crucified, live godly, and serve as shepherds, watchmen, ambassadors and faithful teachers.
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Lecture on the Chinese Empire
1854 lecture surveying the Chinese Empire—its size, population, geography, agriculture, industry and canals—and urging travel, trade and missionaries to correct Western caricatures.
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The Bible, God’s Crystal Palace for All Nations: An Address Delivered Before the South-Western Bible Society, … January 15, 1854
1854 address arguing the Bible is God's "Crystal Palace"—a universal, divinely authored, enduring revelation bringing light, unity, and salvation in Christ.
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The House of God
W. A. Scott argues that the House of God (the church) is essential to civilization, education, and public virtue, fostering moral reform, schools, missions, and social order.
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Emigration of Free and Emancipated Negroes to Africa
Mid-19th-century address urging emigration of free and emancipated Black Americans to Liberia, arguing racial separation benefits both races, aids Africa, and combats the slave trade.
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Uniqueness and Superiority of Our Lord’s Teaching
Discusses conscience as fundamental to moral nature and critiques utility-based ethics. Argues Christ's teaching and person are uniquely superior as Prophet, Priest, and supreme revelation.
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Baal-Peor; or, What Is Shame?
1852 Presbyterian pieces: a discourse on Psalm 72 urging domestic missions and prayer for rulers; a sermon on death (Job 7); and an essay condemning idolatry.
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A Word for the Bible
Sermons (1852) urging domestic city missions for emigrants, defending the Bible against Deism, and reflecting on Psalm 72, science's role, and the creation of humanity.
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City Missions: In View of Our Emigrant Population
Sermon on Psalm 72 presenting it as a prophecy of Christ's righteous, peaceful kingdom and urging prayer, missions, and practical Christian influence for societal blessing. Emphasizes the gospel's peaceful spread and care for the poor.
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Hope of Republics; or, The Elements of Permanence in Modern Civilization
Two sermons: one urges valuing spiritual treasures above gold and readiness for eternity; the other argues Christianity, education, and moral virtue secure a republic's permanence.
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Progress of Civil Liberty, A Thanksgiving Discourse: Pronounced in the Presbyterian Church, … 9th Dec., 1847, Being Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving sermon (1847) linking religion and civil liberty: argues Providence and Christian virtue are the foundations and progress of national freedom and moral reform.
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The Duty of Praying for Our Rulers: A Discourse, Delivered in the Presbyterian Church in the City of New-Orleans, on Sabbath the 21st May, 1843
1843 sermon urging Christians to pray for civil rulers. Prayer fosters public peace, virtue, and blessing; pious leadership protects liberty while the church remains distinct from the state.
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John Work Scott, D.D., LL.D.
Necrological report (1880) presenting obituary sketches of Princeton Seminary alumni, notably John Work Scott and Joseph Brown, summarizing their ministries, educations, and careers.
The Dove: A Parody on “The Raven”
A Victorian Christian parody of Poe's 'The Raven' that replaces despair with a comforting dove. The poet mourns his wife's death yet finds faith, hope, and promise of heavenly reunion.
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