Methods of Mission Work — Letter IV
Account of Protestant mission methods in central Shantung: station formation, native leadership and catechetical training, chapel provision, and growth after famine relief.
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Methods of Mission Work — Letter IV
Methods of Mission Work — Letter III
Guidance for missionaries in China on receiving new converts: keep them in their original callings, avoid premature promotion or paid posts, and set godly precedents by example.
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Principles and Methods Applicable to Station Work — Letter II
Critique of the 'old system' in China missions: employing paid native agents. Argues pay harms stations, fosters mercenary converts, undermines voluntary service and church influence.
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Principles and Methods Applicable to Station Work — Letter I
1885 Chinese Recorder: a sketch of Cao Cao and an extended discussion of missionary station work in China—debating Old vs New methods, native agency, and the public use of 'Jesus'.
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San-Poh, or, North of the Hills: A Narrative of Missionary Work in an Out-Station in China
Rev. John L. Nevius recounts missionary work at San-poh, China, describing river travel, village life, and first contacts. He preaches, distributes tracts, and observes local customs.
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China and the Chinese: A General Description of the Country and Its Inhabitants; Its Religious and Social Institutions; Its Intercourse with Other Nations
John L. Nevius surveys China's geography, government, Confucianism, Buddhism, Taoism, social customs, and missionary life to inform Western readers and aid missions.
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Rev. John L. Nevius
Catalog of 19th-century American Presbyterian missionary publications and obituaries in China (1867), listing translations, hymnbooks, catechisms, commentaries, and evangelist manuals.
Human and Divine Agency in the Work of Missions: A Sermon
1867 sermon urging Christians to pair human effort with divine agency in foreign missions. Calls for faithful obedience, active service, prayer and sacrifice to fulfill the Great Commission.
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Our Life in China
Helen Nevius's memoir of her voyage to China and early missionary life—arrival at Ningpo, cultural encounters, dangers at sea and among imperialists, and work in Chinese communities.
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Earnest Appeals; or, Questions and Counsels on Christian Duty
Exhortations urging genuine Christian devotion: love of Christ ('Lovest thou me?'), regular secret and family prayer, Sabbath observance, and generous giving.
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Elements of Logic
Tamil edition of Elements of Logic (William Nevins). Explains Aristotelian syllogism, Baconian induction, and technical terms to teach principles of sound reasoning to Tamil/Hindu readers.
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Sermons
Sermon argues many live “without God” — practical atheism — highlighting forgetfulness of God, neglect of worship, and worldly conduct that ignores divine providence.
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Select Remains of the Rev. William Nevins, D.D.: With a Memoir
Short biography and selected writings of Rev. William Nevins (1797–1835), highlighting his pastoral ministry, earnest piety, and theological concerns (election, atonement, judgment).
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Practical Thoughts
Devotional essays urging private and family prayer, daily family worship, and practical Christian piety; includes guidance on prayer, giving, Sabbath observance, and pastoral counsel.
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Thoughts on Popery
Polemical 1836 essays defending the sufficiency of Scripture against Roman Catholic doctrines, rebutting papal authority, private interpretation, sacraments, and idolatry.
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Why Every Body Should Have the Bible in Twenty Years
An urgent plea to supply the Bible worldwide within decades. Nevins argues it's practical—apostolic precedent, translations and funding exist—and a Christian duty to evangelize.
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Solemn Views of Probation
Sermons urging awareness of life's brevity and probation, calling listeners to repentance, holy living, and readiness for eternal judgment — 'life is a vapor' (James 4:14).
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The Solemn Question Answered
Two sermons: one draws lessons from Joseph's restoration to Jacob; the other examines human guilt under God's law, urging conviction, repentance, and reliance on Christ's atonement.
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Essay on the Wants of the World and the Way to Relieve them
William Nevin argues the world is morally destitute yet receptive: the "harvest is plentiful" but labourers are few. He urges urgent preaching, missions, training, and Bible distribution.
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On Family Worship
An 1821 Presbyterian essay urging regular family worship. Citing Joshua, Job, and Daniel, it argues biblical duty, benefits for children, and the spiritual and social fruits of domestic devotion.
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