Gideon’s Army
Sabbath-school lesson on Gideon (Judg. 6–7): God tests and refines faith, choosing a faithful few over many. Victory depends on trust in God's promise, not in numbers.
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Gideon’s Army
The Sandhedrim and the College of the Apostles
Examines the Sanhedrim's opposition, the apostles' imprisonment and angelic deliverance, and Peter's bold defense—'We ought to obey God rather than men'—showing persecution advances the gospel.
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The Mound Builders of America
Two pieces: duties of Presbyterian elders—their congregational and wider church responsibilities—and an overview of North America's ancient Mound Builders and archaeological evidence of their antiquity.
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The Eastern Question in Prophecy: Six Lectures on the Rise and Decline of Mahometanism, and the Events to Follow, as Presented in the Prophecies of St. John
A series of lectures applying the Book of Revelation to the 'Eastern Question,' tracing the rise and decline of Mahometanism (Turkish power) and implications for the Second Coming and Millennium.
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In Memoriam: A Discourse on the Assassination of Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States, Delivered in … St. Louis, April 23rd, 1865
Memorial sermon (Apr 23, 1865) on Abraham Lincoln's assassination. Laments the nation's loss, condemns political violence, and urges prayer, repentance, and moral duty under God's rule.
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Who Will Go for Us?
Devotional reflection on John 4:35 and Isaiah 6:8 urging Christians to see the fields white for harvest, to sow and reap together, and to answer God's call for laborers.
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A Dictionary of the Punjabi Language
Preface to an 1854 Lodiana Mission Panjabi dictionary outlining its compilation, delays, romanization method, Gurmukhi alphabet, and editorial principles.
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John Newell, D.D.
1888 illustrated history of the Reformed Presbyterian Church in America, with sketches and biographies of ministers, congregations, missions, institutions, publications, and portraits.
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“The Higher Law,” in Its Application to the Fugitive Slave Bill: Review of Dr. John C. Lord’s Sermon, on the Duties Men Owe to God and to Governments
1851 review critiques Dr. John C. Lord's sermon on the 'higher law' and the Fugitive Slave Bill. Argues Lord misapplies Matthew and Romans in urging unconditional obedience to civil authority.
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James Robert Newell, Ph.D.
1888 history of the Reformed Presbyterian Church in America, featuring biographies of ministers, congregations, missions, institutions, publications, and portraits.
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Demon Possession and Allied Themes: Being an Inductive Study of Phenomena of Our Own Times
Missionary John L. Nevius surveys demon possession in China and beyond, compiling eyewitness cases and weighing pathological, psychological, biblical, and occult/spiritualist explanations.
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John Livingston Nevius, D.D.
Necrological report from the Princeton Theological Seminary Alumni Association (1894) containing obituaries and brief biographies of alumni ministers and missionaries.
The Planting and Development of Missionary Churches
Nevius critiques the old missionary system of paid native agents and advocates a new plan emphasizing indigenous, self-reliant churches, training, Scripture authority, and station organization.
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Methods of Mission Work
Nevius critiques the 'Old' missionary method of employing paid native agents in China and argues for a 'New' plan promoting indigenous, self-reliant churches grounded in Scripture.
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Methods of Mission Work — Letter VIII
Examines New Testament parallels with the Chinese Four Books and outlines missionary methods in China—fairs, itineration, schools, indigenous workers, and dependence on the Holy Spirit.
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Methods of Mission Work — Letter VII
Practical guidance for new missionaries in China: master the language using standard systems and trained teachers, avoid hasty independent work, and use early years to study and assist.
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Methods of Mission Work — Letter VI
Nevius urges flexible, New Testament-guided organization for mission churches in China: emphasize voluntary native witness, postpone ordaining elders until suitably qualified, and adapt Western forms to local needs.
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Methods of Mission Work — Letter V
Report on mission methods in Central Shantung: self‑propagating village stations, limited use of paid native agents, literacy and persecution of converts, and principles for Sabbath observance.
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