John Witherspoon and His Times
McCosh's address recounts John Witherspoon's life, Presbyterian/Covenanter heritage, and his influence on church polity and American (Princeton) religious life.
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John Witherspoon and His Times
Evils Arising from the Church Being Controlled by the State
Argues that state control (Erastianism) cripples the Church—corrupting ministry, theology, and worship. Advocates church independence and strong theological education.
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Recent Works on Kant
Survey of late-19th-century debates on materialism and Kant. Argues Kant’s critical method renders knowledge subjective and prone to agnosticism, despite moral consequences.
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The Good That May Arise from Revision
Argues for a careful revision of the Westminster Confession to clarify doctrine, foster Presbyterian and interchurch cooperation, and advance evangelism across the land.
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Federation of Evangelical Churches
Church Review (1890) examines the Lambeth Conference's basis for Christian reunion, objections to the Historic Episcopate, and practical federation/parish proposals to extend ministry.
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Federation of Churches to Secure That the Gospel Be Preached to Every Creature
1890 Christian Union editorial criticizes Speaker Reed's quorum ruling, urging respect for parliamentary precedent while enabling legislative action. Includes insurance report.
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Statement Concerning Lincoln University
Catalogue for Lincoln University (1889–90) promoting Christian higher education for African Americans, with endorsements from James McCosh and Judge Allison.
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The Tests of the Various Kinds of Truth: Being a Treatise of Applied Logic
James McCosh presents applied logic for testing truth—intuitive, deductive, and inductive—defending self-evident first truths and offering methods to meet skepticism and agnosticism.
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First and Fundamental Truths: Being a Treatise on Metaphysics
McCosh defends Realistic metaphysics: the mind apprehends primitive intuitive truths that ground knowledge. He critiques skepticism and idealism.
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Whither? O Wither? Tell Me Where
McCosh warns that German higher criticism and modern theology threaten Scripture and young believers. He defends creeds, firm theological method, and stronger theological education.
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The Trials and Triumphs of the Teacher
Selections from The Independent (1889): poems and essays — Stoddard lyric and 'The Lighthouse,' Miss Edwards on Egyptology, and James McCosh on the vocation of teaching.
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Is There Final Cause in Evolution?
Two pieces: Douglas Sladen’s poem 'The Death of Columbus' and W. S. Perry’s account of the 1784–85 founding and early General Convention of the American Episcopal Church.
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Present State of the Evolution Question
The Independent issue with poems, an essay advocating lifelong self-education, and an open letter about a woman's call to serve lepers at Molokai, exploring Christian sacrifice and vocation.
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Twenty Years of Princeton College: Being a Farewell Address Delivered June 20th, 1888
James McCosh's 1888 farewell address reflecting on twenty years as Princeton College president, recounting campus buildings, curricula reforms, benefactors, and the college's Christian mission.
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Dabney’s Refutation of the Sensualistic Philosophy — But What Next?
Reviews Dabney's refutation of sensualistic and agnostic philosophies, defending orthodox theism and natural theology against evolution and materialism. Urges reliance on self-consciousness and revealed religion.
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Gospel Sermons
McCosh's Gospel Sermons expound Revelation's vision of the slain Lamb, defending vicarious atonement and showing how Christ's sacrifice pacifies conscience and wins faith and repentance.
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The Religious Aspect of Evolution
James McCosh argues that evolution can be reconciled with Christian theism: God governs by law, working through natural causes so science and Scripture need not conflict.
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The Religious Aspect of Evolution
James McCosh argues that evolution, properly understood, is compatible with Christian faith: natural law and causation reveal God's method, while miracles remain exceptions.
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