The Purpose and Success of the Gospel
Sermon on Isaiah 55:10–11: the gospel has a definite God‑ordained purpose to save the elect. Explains election, reprobation, human responsibility, and hardening.
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The Purpose and Success of the Gospel
Shepard Kosciusko Kollock
Index volume of the Biblical Repertory and Princeton Review (1825–1868) containing biographical sketches of ministers such as Shepard K. Kollock and John Leusden and listings of their works.
Shepard Kosciusko Kollock, D.D.
Biographical sketches from the 1866 Presbyterian Historical Almanac profiling Old School ministers—education, ministry, family, trials, and deaths; emphasizing piety and faithful service.
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Review of A Memoir of the Rev. Sydney Smith
Biographical critique of Sydney Smith: his satirical writings mocked evangelicalism and neglected pastoral duty; the reviewer defends evangelical piety and ministry.
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St. Ignatius and the Jesuits
1854 Princeton Review pieces on St. Ignatius and the Jesuits: their founding, papal recognition, role in the Counter‑Reformation, missions and educational activity.
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Character and Writings of Pascal
Reviews recent commentaries on the Song of Solomon. Presents a biographical study of Blaise Pascal and the Jansenists at Port Royal, stressing Augustine-rooted doctrines of grace and persecution.
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Character and Writings of Fenelon
Brief biography of François de Salignac de La Mothe‑Fenelon, praising his piety, eloquence, and ministry while criticizing Romanist errors. Reviews his writings, controversies, and influence.
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Eloquence of the French Pulpit
Survey of French pulpit eloquence, praising Bossuet's commanding, Scripture-rich sermons. Argues pulpit power surpasses human rhetoric and reason in winning souls.
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The Bards of the Bible
Review of German works on Christian archaeology and a critique of George Gilfillan's The Bards of the Bible for its florid, affected style; notes Hengstenberg's commentary on Revelation.
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Pastoral Reminiscences
Pastoral reminiscences offering case studies of conversion, affliction, and Christian assurance. Aimed to instruct young ministers in pastoral care and casuistic methods.
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The Doctrine of the Perseverance of the Saints, Illustrated, Proved and Applied
An 18th-century defense of the doctrine of the perseverance of the saints: arguing from God's purposes, promises, covenant, and union with Christ that true believers endure to salvation.
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Memoir of the Life of the Rev. Dr. Henry Kollock
Memoir and collected sermons of Rev. Henry Kollock, detailing his conversion, education, ordination, and influential pastoral ministry in early American Presbyterianism.
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Henry Kollock, D.D.
Biographical notice of Rev. Henry Kollock (1778–1819): Princeton-educated Presbyterian pastor and professor, noted for powerful preaching, pastoral labors, and revival work.
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Sermons on Various Subjects by the Late Henry Kollock, D.D., Vol. 4
Table of contents and an introductory lecture on the Apocalypse (Revelation), urging diligent study of prophecy as proof of divine providence, scripture's inspiration, and comfort to believers.
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Sermons on Various Subjects by the Late Henry Kollock, D.D., Vol. 3
Sermon collection (Vol. III) by Henry K. Lock offering pastoral teachings on parental duties at a child's birth, infant salvation, youth, prayer, providence, and family piety.
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Sermons on Various Subjects by the Late Henry Kollock, D.D., Vol. 2
Henry Kollock's Volume II sermons: devotional expositions on the lives of David, Christ, and Paul — pastoral preaching and biblical narrative exposition.
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Sermons on Various Subjects by the Late Henry Kollock, D.D., Vol. 1
Posthumous 1822 volume of Henry Kollock's sermons with a memoir. Contains pulpit discourses on the lives of biblical characters (Adam, Cain, Noah, Abraham, Moses) and biographical narrative.
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Sermons on Various Subjects
Early-19th-century collection of sermons by Henry Kollock focusing on Christian education, early piety, pastoral instruction, and practical guidance for parents and congregations.
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Rev. Samuel Knox
Biography of Rev. Samuel Knox, an Irish‑born Presbyterian minister and educator who founded Frederick Academy and authored an 1799 plan advocating a national public education stressing classical languages.
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