The Teacher and Friend
Memorial eulogy for Rev. Dr. Robert L. Dabney, honoring his scholarship, teaching, and devotion; highlights major works and his warm, faithful character.
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Archives
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The Teacher and Friend
The Political Situation in the Levant as Related to Missions Work
Argues that preaching ('truth through personality') and wise pastoral leadership secure gospel success; analyzes the Levant's unstable politics and implications for foreign missions.
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Work Among the Greeks
Reports on missionary work in China, Japan, Turkey and Greece and on political changes in Brazil; discusses challenges, opportunities, and strategy for spreading the gospel.
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George Muller in Athens: Letter from the Rev. T.R. Sampson, Missionary of the Southern Presbyterian Church in Athens
Reports George Muller's Athens tour, a call to open a mission at Nankin (China), and proposals to fund home missions via monthly prayer, home mission societies, and mite chests.
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Francis S. Sampson, D.D.
Memoir of Francis S. Sampson (1814–1854), a Presbyterian minister and seminary professor: diligent scholar, devout pastor, noted for piety and character; died of pneumonia.
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Sermons
Memorial biography of Dr. Sampson (Dabney, 1855) including sermons; Sermon on Proverbs 29:1 explores God's reproofs via providences, Scripture, ministers, conscience, and the Holy Spirit.
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The Authority of the Sacred Canon and the Integrity of the Sacred Text: Two Lectures
Lecture defending the genuineness, preservation, and authority of the New Testament canon, citing ancient historians and internal linguistic/style evidence.
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Christ’s Valedictory, or, Meditations on the Fourteenth Chapter of John
Meditations on John 14: Christ’s farewell comforts the troubled, urging faith in God and in Him. Explores assurance, sustaining presence, and hope amid trials.
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The Privileges and Duties of the Church
Sermon urging the Church to confront urbanization, secularism, and social ills by preaching the Gospel, pursuing unity, personal holiness, and concentrated mission effort.
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The Great Want of the Age
Reviews great preachers (Massillon) and warns of spiritual decline. Urges a revival: baptism of the Holy Spirit, earnest preaching, family piety, charity and missions.
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I Hear a Voice, ‘Tis Soft and Sweet
Hymn collection for Sunday schools edited by A.T. Schauffler (1898). Includes devotional hymns calling sinners to Christ, offering pardon, peace, and comfort (e.g., calming the sea).
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Efficient Preaching
On Princeton's founding and on efficient preaching: preach Christ-centered truth, prepare from Scripture, sustain ministry with prayer, piety, and practical application.
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Stephen R. Riggs, D.D., LL.D.
News on Bible distribution and global missions (Jan 1896) and a biographical sketch of Stephen R. Riggs. Focuses on his Dakota missionary work and the translation of the Bible into Dakota.
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The Higher Criticism: An Address
Argues against Higher Criticism, defending Mosaic authorship and the historicity of patriarchal records; appeals to archaeological discoveries and the Bible's supernatural claims.
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Elements of Pulpit Power
August 1891 Homiletic Review issue addressing the inerrancy of Scripture and practical homiletics—articles on pulpit power, preaching methods, illustrations, and a study of Psalm 130.
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Lost Opportunity
Essays on effective, timely preaching—cultivating sensitivity to congregational needs—and on Christian perseverance (faith, diligence, patience) to inherit God's promises; plus sermon themes.
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He Ever Liveth to Make Intercession
Devotional reflection on Christ's divine person, atoning work, and priestly office, emphasizing his ongoing intercession for believers and the assurance of temporal and spiritual blessings.
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The Christian Ministry and Its Work
Two sermons: consolations of venerable age and the duties of the Christian ministry, stressing Scripture's authority, immutable truth, theological training, and pastoral care.
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Robert F. Sample, D.D.
Sermons on divine providence and pastoral duty: submit to God's inscrutable will, trust the power of prayer, and the church's responsibility to nurture and feed young believers.
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Providence Interpreted
A sermon on God's providence: its ways and sufferings are often mysterious. Believers must trust that present trials will be explained and used for good.
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