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The Minister’s Test and Inspiration

Seminary essays urging ministers to radical dedication, sacrifice, and moral hardness for effective ministry. Calls students to self-examination and sacrificial living for the Gospel.
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Inaugural Address — Religious Education

Outline study of Daniel stressing God's everlasting kingdom (Dan. 2). An inaugural address contends modern education needs religion to form moral character and sustain democracy.
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Religion for Men

Argues the post‑war Church must present a reasonable, ethical, and intelligible Christianity to reach young men—using clear preaching, apologetic evidence, and practical discipleship.
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Robert Ellis Thompson

Memoir of Rev. John W. Faires, founder and principal of the Faires Classical Institute, with photos and brief biographies of him and over 500 former pupils.
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Memorial Meeting in Honor of Robert Ellis Thompson

Memorial meeting honoring educator Robert Ellis Thompson, praising his teaching, spiritual influence, and legacy; speeches, music, and the hymn "O God, Our Help in Ages Past."
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The Difficulties of Tariff Making

Coverage of the 1921 Fordney Tariff Bill: House passage, protectionist measures (American valuation, dyestuffs), and anticipated effects on trade, industry, and US-Canada relations.
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The Tariff a Live Issue

1920 Protectionist piece defending Harding's tariff policy to shield American industry and labor from foreign competition, blaming Wilson's free-trade shifts and urging economic nationalism.
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The History of the Dwelling-House and Its Future

Survey of the dwelling-house tracing its evolution from tree-houses, caves, and halls to farm and town houses, modern domestic architecture, and prospects for future homes.
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An Ill-Advised, Jug-Handled Plot

1911 American Economist argues against US–Canada reciprocity, warning tariff concessions will harm American farmers, fishermen and industries and undermine protectionist policy.
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The Historic Episcopate

A historical study of the historic episcopate tracing its development from the New Testament through medieval and Anglican periods, focusing on American Episcopal claims and urging Christian reconciliation.
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The Apostles as Everyday Men

Presents the Twelve Apostles as ordinary, fallible men shaped by Christ—examining their personalities, failings, and roles (Peter, Andrew, Paul's conversion) and the early church's diversity.
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The Psalm-Book of the Reformed Churches

Study of the Reformed churches' Psalm-book: its role in worship, Reformation-era metrical psalters (Marot, Beza), and the Huguenot tradition's influence on hymnody.
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A Notable Schoolmaster

Memoir of Rev. John W. Faires, founder/principal of Philadelphia's Faires Classical Institute (teacher 1831–1888). Celebrated for sincere, humble, joyful Christian character and long educational service.
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Owen F. Thompson, D.D.

Biographical sketches of Reformed Presbyterian (Covenanter) ministers and church institutions (1930–1963). Includes lists of presbyteries, congregations, and missionaries.

“Try Colorado”

A 1941 devotional exhortation warning of judgment for unrepentant sin and urging readers to 'Try the Lord Jesus Christ' as the only true satisfaction and salvation.
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Thirty Counts Against Secret Societies

Covenanter Witness (Jan 17, 1934) devotional issue with daily meditations, an apologetic defense of the Bible's authority, and a pointed exposé condemning secret societies.
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