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A Text Book on the Origin of the Colored People

Pennington traces the origins of Black people, refutes Cain/Canaan descent myths used to justify slavery, and argues for a Cushite/Ethiopian lineage from Noah via scripture and history.
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Ebenezer Pemberton

Biographical sketches of early colonial Presbyterian ministers (McCook, Pemberton, Elmer), recounting their ministries, congregational disputes, and revival-era influences.
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Obituary Note on Anson Davies Randolph

Obituary of Anson D. FitzRandolph, a 19th-century bookseller and publisher who promoted religious literature, Sunday‑school work, and Bible distribution; noted for piety and character.
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[Dr. Green as] The Head of the Faculty

Tribute to Prof. William H. Green on his 50th year at Princeton Seminary, praising his scholarship, leadership, steadfast defense of orthodox doctrine, and exemplary character.
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How We Spend Our Years

Sermon urging Christians to use brief years for joy, service, and stewardship before God rather than wasting life in mere amusement. Life is probation; repent and work for eternity.
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Salvation as a Work

Paxton argues salvation is a divine, inward and progressive work begun and completed by God. He warns against externalism and affirms confidence in God's sustaining grace.
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The Call to the Ministry

Argues the ministry is an official, divinely authorized office requiring Christ’s call and church authentication, distinct from private Christian service. Scripture grounds ordination and ministerial authority.
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Whoever Will Not Hearken…I Will Require it of Him

A devotional reflection on Christ’s words as the final judge—His sayings will witness for or against us. It urges repentance and receiving Christ's merciful words for salvation.
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Dr. Paxton’s Address

Dr. Paxton recalls the 1857 revival convention: prayer, a powerful letter, and the Spirit's work kindled a widespread awakening that deeply affected First Presbyterian Church.
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Dr. Paxton’s Sermon

Dr. Paxton's centennial sermon upholds the cross as the gospel's power. To some it's folly, but to believers it effects salvation and demands serious response.
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April 11, 1883 Letter to George T. Curtis

Biography excerpt: James Buchanan engages Rev. Paxton in earnest questions about regeneration, faith, and atonement, ultimately uniting with the Presbyterian Church after his presidency.
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The Church: Its Strength and Its Weakness

Sermon urging the Church to awake from weakness, tracing cycles of power and decline in history, and insisting divine power requires human duty and effort in mission.
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