Dr. Spencer’s Sketches and Sermons
Biographical review of Dr. Ichabod S. Spencer’s Sketches and Sermons, highlighting his pastoral visitation, preaching gifts, pastoral theology, and extensive ministerial labors.
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Dr. Spencer’s Sketches and Sermons
Faber on the Locality of Heaven
Critical review of G.S. Faber's The Many Mansions, disputing his definite claims about heaven's precise locality while engaging Scripture on ascension, translation, resurrection, and judgment.
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An Analysis of Ecclesiastes
Analysis of Ecclesiastes arguing Solomon's 'vanity' shows life's emptiness without a future state; examines wisdom, luxury, and the Preacher's rhetorical method.
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A Key to the Book of Revelation
Preface/introduction (1848) to a commentary on Revelation defending its prophetic unity and urging careful hermeneutics; discusses date, authorship, and Rev. 13:18.
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A Sketch of the History of the Presbyterian Church, in Jamaica, L.I.
History of the Presbyterian Church in Jamaica, L.I. (1656–1847), tracing early settlers, town records, ministers, and colonial church-state conflicts under governors Fletcher and Cornbury.
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The Coming of the Lord: A Key to the Book of Revelation
1846 commentary defending a plain-sense prophetic reading of Revelation, arguing its unity and fulfillment in persecuting powers (Pagan and Papal Rome) and discussing authorship and date.
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Credulity: As Illustrated by Impostures in Science, Gross Superstitions, and Fanaticism
An essay diagnosing credulity: how love of novelty, religious instinct, and neglect of evidence foster superstition, fanaticism, and scientific imposture. Advocates reasoned faith.
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Common Sense and Logic Applied to Darwinism and Teleology
Apologetic critique (1899) of Darwinism arguing evolution conflicts with theism and the biblical cosmogony; examines species transmutation, human origin, and teleology.
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The Mosaic Authorship of the Pentateuch
Defense of Mosaic authorship of the Pentateuch against analytic critics, surveying the history of the debate, common objections, and internal evidence for Moses' authorship.
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The Bible a Miracle; or, The Word of God Its Own Witness
David Macdill defends the Bible's supernatural inspiration by arguing from its literary, theological, moral, and political excellence and answering skeptical objections about miracles and origins.
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Secret Societies: A Discussion of Their Character and Claims
19th-century Presbyterian critique arguing secret societies are unchristian: their secrecy, oaths, pagan origins, and incompatibility with biblical teaching (Eph 5; John 18).
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Three Questions — … — Considered and Answered
David MacDill argues America's late discovery and Protestant settlement were providential, shaping its Christian institutions; he defends the U.S. government and rejects slavery.
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The Christian Ministry
Sermon urging ministers to 'take heed to the ministry'—preach the atonement, reconcile sinners, and promote conversion. Explains Christ as the source and outlines pastoral qualifications.
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The Systematizing and Strengthening of Higher Education
Chancellor MacCracken urges Presbyterians to systematize and strengthen American education, comparing U.S. schools with Scotland’s and calling for teacher support and university reform.
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The Place of Church History in the College Course of Study
1890 survey arguing for the place of church history in American college curricula; defines church history, classifies colleges, and reviews textbooks and courses.
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Who Art Thou That Judgest Another?
A devotional urging self-examination before judging others, using the mote-and-beam (luke 6) and Psalm 139's 'Search me, O God' to promote humility and gentleness.
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John Calvin: A Lecture Delivered Before the Tappan Hall Association, Ann Arbor, Mich., Sunday Evening, November 25, 1888
Lecture on John Calvin comparing him to Julius Caesar; reviews Calvin's life, Geneva reforms, and his vision for church and civil government.
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Rev. James Lyon, of Machias
1888 Bangor Historical Magazine excerpts: smuggling in Maine during the War of 1812, a biographical sketch of Rev. James Lyon of Machias, and related political correspondence.
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