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Calvinism in History

McFetridge argues Calvinism fostered presbyterian church polity and democratic civil tendencies, while Arminianism aligned with episcopacy and an aristocratic social order.
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Jesus Is Born

Lafayette Monthly (Jan 1873) features a sketch of Lord Brougham, alumni personals and local notices, ministerial movements, and a Christmas hymn 'Jesus is Born.'
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Letter to the Lafayette Monthly

Lafayette Monthly (Mar 1872) miscellany: alumni and clergy personals, a lecture report, notices of church benevolence, and attendance by Lafayette men at the Presbyterian General Assembly.
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Communion at the Indian Mission

Report of a summer communion and visit to a Reformed Indian mission: detailed worship services, family devotions, conversions, and travel impressions across Kansas and Oklahoma.
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Reformed Presbyterian Literature (American)

Survey of American Reformed Presbyterian (Covenanter) literature and periodicals, tracing their defense of Christ's sovereignty, abolitionism, and persistent polemical controversies.
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The Mission of the Covenant to the Israelites

Sermons urging the church to missionally seek Israel: the prophets and Paul foretell a future national turning in the 'latter days' brought by the gospel, the Spirit, and Christian mercy.
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James McFeeters

Excerpt from the 1888 History of the Reformed Presbyterian Church in America, featuring ministerial biographies, congregational sketches, missions, and institutional records.
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How to Gain Honor

Synod affirmed that women may be ordained as deacons (but not elders or ministers). A sermon exhorts humility and seeking honor from God (1 Sam. 2:30).
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A Plea for the Children

Reflects on Covenanters' role at Gettysburg and abolitionism, then urges parents to pursue wisdom by prioritizing true religion and a thorough Christian education for their children.
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At Home Again

1885 Christian Nation issue urging national acknowledgment of Christ and the Bible as law for nations, upholding Covenanter anti‑slavery witness, and recounting Piedmont persecution and Cromwell's aid.
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Homes for the Homeless

1885 Christian Nation editorial defends Christ's character, accuses the GOP of using the St. John controversy to divert attention from temperance, praises the Union Signal, and urges Christian charity.
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A Fearful Night

Editorial urges nations to acknowledge Christ's rule and obey the Decalogue; includes Sabbath-school lessons and teacher resources, reports of Piedmont persecution, and social critiques.
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A Flight in the Winter

Editorial urging a Christian nation: opposes Sabbath mail and secular public schools, defends Bible in schools. Includes a children's story of Piedmont Protestants fleeing persecution.
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