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Every Man That Hath This Hope in Him Purifieth Himself

Devotional reflection on purity of heart and sanctification. Emphasizes Christ's sacrifice, cleansing by his blood and Spirit, transformation into Christ's likeness, and the prayer for a clean heart.
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Semi-Centenary Sermon

Recollection of Rev. John McElhenney’s semi-centenary sermon, tracing fifty years of ministry, Presbyterian origins in western Virginia, and God’s providence in church history.
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March 15, 1854 Letter to Martha McElhenney

Granddaughter's recollections of Rev. John McElhenney via family letters: pastoral care amid sickness and death, a devoted daughter’s nursing and teaching, and domestic providence.
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April 15, 1853 Letter to Martha McElhenney

Recollections of Rev. John McElhenney: pastoral letters consoling a bereaved daughter‑in‑law, urging reliance on Scripture's promises and duty amid deep affliction.
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Sermon at the Opening of Greenbrier Presbytery

1838 sermon urging Greenbrier Presbytery to 'set up our banners'—establish Presbyterian work across a vast frontier by preaching, missionaries, and presbytery diligence.
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Memoir of the Rev. William A. McDowell, D.D.

Memoirs of Rev. John and William A. McDowell: concise biographical accounts of their lives, education, ministries, and character within early American Presbyterianism.
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William Anderson McDowell, D.D.

Biographical notices of American clergymen, highlighting William A. McDowell’s ministry, character, health struggles, and leadership in domestic missions within the Presbyterian Church.
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The Prosperity of the Church

Calls believers to 'pray for the peace of Jerusalem' (Ps.122:6), urging prayer for the church's prosperity by promoting civil tranquility, internal unity, and doctrinal and moral purity.
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For Hearts That Hope

A devotional reflection arguing that hope in Heaven rests primarily on Jesus Christ—his person and resurrection—offering comfort amid death and urging holy, hopeful living.
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Environment

McClure contends environment shapes but does not determine character. Biblical examples (Jesus, Daniel, Joseph) show will and the Holy Spirit enable moral steadfastness.
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The Great Appeal

Argues that God's appeal addresses the whole human spirit—especially the intellect—through nature and Scripture, urging a personal response of faith and service.
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The Man Who Wanted to Help

An exhortation urging readers to cultivate a helpful, noble character through Moses' failures and growth into compassionate, wise service. Emphasizes persistence and right method in helping others.
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Possibilities

A call to discover and pursue the good God intends in every life—small places and humble people can have world-changing influence (examples: Nazareth, Livingstone, Sharp).
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Baccalaureate Sermon

Baccalaureate sermon that presents Christ's salvation as man's highest good and argues the love of truth—seeking, knowing, and living it—is the means to that salvation and moral growth.
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Memoir of the Rev. John McDowell, D.D.

Memoirs of Revs. John and William A. McDowell by W.B. Sprague, tracing John's Princeton education, ordination and pastorate at Elizabethtown, with letters and character sketches.
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The Good Man

Defines the 'good man'—the true Christian—as one born again, trusting Christ for justification, repenting, holding sound doctrine, and living a holy, prayerful, charitable life.
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