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Theistic Reactions in Modern Speculation

Presbyterian Quarterly excerpts defend Christian doctrines (citing 1 Peter) and rebut Tyndall’s materialism, arguing for theism and natural-theology and critiquing evolution.
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The Story of Madagascar

Early-19th-century account of Madagascar: shipwreck and slave narrative, missionary labors, cycles of persecution and martyrdom, and eventual conversions with idol destruction.
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The General Synod of Protestants in France

Account of the 1872 General Synod of French Protestants: history from the Reformation to 1871 restoration, and the heated liberal vs. orthodox debates over confession and church order.
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The Church and Temperance: A Sermon

Urgent sermon calling the church to lead the temperance reform, grounding total abstinence in Scripture and Christian charity, urging self-denial to protect the weak.
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Rev. William McWhir, D.D.

Necrology of Rev. William McWhir (1759–1851): Irish‑born Presbyterian minister and educator in Georgia who founded churches, ran academies, and promoted temperance.
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The History of Presbyterian Work in Utah

History of Presbyterian mission work in Utah (1869–1890): founding churches, mission schools, chapels and pastors across Salt Lake City and surrounding towns.
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Christ as an Interpreter of Scripture

Examines Christ's interpretation of the Law (Matt 5:21–42): he corrects Pharisaic misreadings, stressing inward righteousness over mere external observance.
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Personal Reminiscences of John L. Girardeau, D.D.

1899 literary review praises Kipling's verse and a personal reminiscence celebrates Rev. John L. Girardeau's disciplined character, devotional zeal, and pulpit gifts.
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Dr. W.H. Green’s Jubilee

Reflection on theology as a discipline and God's provision of ministers (Eph.4/Ps.68). Also reports Princeton's jubilee for Dr. W.H. Green and urges strong seminary scholarship and biblical criticism.
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Dr. Briggs’ Higher Criticism of the Hexateuch

Review of Dr. Briggs' Higher Criticism of the Hexateuch. Argues Briggs aims to popularize radical criticism and questions his methods and conclusions about Mosaic authorship.
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Dr. Driver on the Authorship of Isaiah xiii and xiv

Warns against rising Roman Catholic influence and critiques Dr. Driver's claim that Isaiah 13–14 are non-Isaianic, defending predictive prophecy and Isaianic authorship.
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