Stephen Mattoon, D.D.
Obituaries of Princeton Seminary alumni Joseph S. Heacock and Stephen Mattoon, summarizing their pastoral and missionary service—Mattoon’s Siam mission and Biddle Institute leadership—and 1889 deaths.
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Stephen Mattoon, D.D.
John Matthews, D.D.
Biography of Presbyterian minister John Matthews (1772–1848): self-taught artisan turned pastor and Hanover professor, noted for Bible learning, meekness, punctuality, and pastoral devotion.
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The Moral State and Character of Infants
Argues infants are included in Christ’s mediation and under God’s moral government; they bear guilt (original sin). Supports infant baptism and parental prayer.
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The Deceitful and Wicked Heart
Sermon on Jeremiah 17:9: the human heart is deceitful and desperately wicked, universally prone to self-deception and impenitence. Only divine regeneration and the atonement can destroy this entrenched sin.
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The Influence of the Bible in Improving the Understanding and Moral Character
Argues the Bible improves understanding and forms moral character, cultivating virtues and easing affliction. Includes a memoir of theologian John Matthews.
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Harmony of the Duty with the Promise, in the Work of Regeneration
Sermon argues harmony between God's command to 'make a new heart' and His promise to renew, urging faith, repentance, and active sanctification as both duty and blessing.
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Unity of Christ and the Church
Sermon on Christ as the living Head of the Church: spiritual life, union, and salvation flow from his atoning work. Faith unites believers to Christ and to one another.
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The Union of Truth and Love in the Ministry
Matthews urges ministers to pair uncompromising truth with love in preaching, blaming ministerial neglect for the gospel's slow spread and calling for prayerful, scriptural labor.
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The Sinner’s Immediate Duty
John Matthews (1829) warns sinners of imminent danger (Matt. 7:13) and urges searching Scripture, self-examination, prayer, and immediate faith in Christ. He stresses urgency and God's mercy.
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The Sinner’s Immediate Danger
Warning to impenitent sinners: two ways—broad to destruction, narrow to life. Sin's guilt multiplies; judgment is certain and near. Repent and trust Christ.
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The Benefit of Afflictions
Afflictions are universal and come from God’s hand in providence as deserved chastening for sin, intended to promote holiness and sanctification; receive them in humble prayer.
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The Divine Purpose: Displayed in the Works of Providence and Grace; In a Series of Letters to an Inquiring Friend
Letters explaining the divine purpose: providence, decrees, and predestination, defending election and perseverance and urging humble, doctrine-shaped piety and moral transformation.
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The Divine Purpose: Displayed in the Works of Providence and Grace; In a Series of Twenty Letters
Warns against party spirit and sectarian jealousy in the church, urging humble inquiry, charity, and steadfast attachment to biblical truth which shapes Christian character.
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The Duties of the Pastoral Office: A Sermon Preached at the Ordination of Wells Andrews
1818 ordination sermon on the pastoral office: divine appointment, duties, qualifications, and ordination by presbytery; pastors' teaching, governance, and care of the flock.
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A Course of Mandarin Lessons, Based on Idiom, Revised
Preface to O. W. Mateer's 1898 Mandarin course explaining an idiom-based method, lesson structure, translations, and study guidance for missionaries learning colloquial and literary Mandarin.
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A Course of Mandarin Lessons, Based on Idiom
An 1892 idiom-based Mandarin course for missionaries and students, prioritizing colloquial speech. Describes the method, benefits and drawbacks, translations, notes, and vocabularies.
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The Hallelujah: A Book for the Service of Song in the House of the Lord; Containing Tunes, Chants, and Anthems, Both for the Choir and the Congregation
Preface to Lowell Mason's 1854 "The Hallelujah," a hymnbook and singing-school manual advancing psalmody for choir and congregation. Discusses melody, rhythm, harmony, chants, anthems, carols.
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Musical Letters from Abroad: Including Detailed Accounts of the Birmingham, Norwich, and Dusseldorf Musical Festivals of 1852
Lowell Mason's travel letters critique European church music—cathedral chanting, congregational singing, and organ use—and advocate clearer, more participatory psalmody in worship.
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The Psaltery: A New Collection of Church Music, Consisting of Psalm and Hymn Tunes, Chants, and Anthems
1845 church music collection of psalm and hymn tunes, chants, and anthems with an 'Elements of Vocal Music' section—practical instruction in rhythm, melody, and dynamics for choirs and singing schools.
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