The Missionary Situation in Alaska
Report (1911) on missionary work in China and Alaska. Describes Presbyterian-led missions, native tribes, training schools, cooperative efforts, and logistical/legal challenges.
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Archives
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The Missionary Situation in Alaska
An Ordination in the Wilderness
Reports on Martinique's St. Pierre before the eruption and on Presbyterian home missions—Yukon missionary work and an ordination at Eagle, Alaska.
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Northern Alaska’s Need
Appeal at the 1902 General Assembly urging recruitment and support of men for home missions in northern Alaska. Calls for hardy, adaptable ministers and funds to reach mining camps.
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Dr. Gander of Youngland
Humorous early-20th-century collection of barnyard tales centered on Dr. Gander, a dignified goose. Gentle rural anecdotes about family, loss, and animal antics.
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Confederate Wizards of the Saddle: Being Reminiscences and Observations of One Who Rode with Morgan
Reminiscences of Confederate cavalry by Bennett H. Young (1914), recounting raids, battles, and leaders—Forrest, Morgan, Stuart, Wheeler—celebrating courage, endurance, and chivalry.
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The Urgency and Obligation of Home Missions
Jan 1912 Missionary Survey urges vigorous home and foreign missions, promotes the Chattanooga laymen's convention, and highlights Christian education and ministerial relief.
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The Prehistoric Men of Kentucky
1910 illustrated survey of Kentucky's prehistoric peoples, describing mounds, graves, earthworks, artifacts, and archaeological investigations across the state.
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Kentucky Eloquence, Past and Present
1907 anthology of Kentucky orations, lectures and poetry edited by Bennett H. Young. Foreword celebrates Kentucky pioneers, character, and civic pride.
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Dr. S.M. Neel, the Self-Appointed Moses of the Southern Church
Polemical defense of the Southern Presbyterian Church against Dr. S.M. Neel and Northern Church union efforts. Discusses a Tennessee lawsuit and insists the church must defend the Gospel (Matt. 28).
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The Battle of the Thames: In Which Kentuckians Defeated the British, French, and Indians, October 5, 1813
Filson Club's account of the Battle of the Thames (Oct 5, 1813), outlining causes, campaign, the Kentuckian victory, aftermath, roster of participants, and illustrations.
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March 27, 1917 Letter
June 6, 1917 Christian Observer: editorials urge humble service, warn on church-state entanglement amid wartime patriotism, and report strong foreign mission growth and denominational news.
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Richard Cameron Wylie, D.D., LL.D.
Biographical sketches of Reformed Presbyterian ministers and institutions in North America (1888–1930), with portraits, presbytery and congregation lists, and mission records.
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Judaism and Christianity Compared
1921 Christian Statesman argues Christianity is both individual and social, defends Scripture and Sabbath in public life, and critiques Jewish opposition to Christian civic institutions.
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Jesus Christ Is the Civil Governor Among the Nations
Argues for national reform: acknowledge Jesus Christ as civil governor and reshape constitutions and laws accordingly. Discusses prohibition and presidential leadership.
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Collapse of Christless Civilizations
Contends that civilizations collapse when they reject Christ's rule, using Psalm 2 and the Abrahamic promise to urge national submission to Christ's kingship for peace and prosperity.
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The Institution of Civil Government
Argues that civil government has a divine origin and sovereign authority. Surveys the historical development of nations, critiques social-contract theories, and urges recognition of God's rule in public life.
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Christ’s Government of the Nations
Affirms Christ as present ruler of nations whose authority shapes history and restrains evil. Calls Christians to national reform, evangelism, and Sabbath observance.
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Our Training Schools for Citizenship
Essays debating biblical criticism and the Bible's place in public education, arguing for Bible-based moral training as essential to citizenship and warning against secular exclusion.
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What the Constitution Lacks
1902 Christian Citizenship Conference report: R. C. Wylie argues the U.S. Constitution is secular for omitting acknowledgement of God and Christ and should be measured by Scripture.
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Our System of Public Education: Is It Christian or Secular?
Survey of 1901 US public-school practice and law on Bible reading. Argues for legal protections so Scripture and Christian moral instruction remain in public education.
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