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The State and Prospects of the Church

1851 Presbyterian protest condemning instrumental music in stated Lord’s Day worship as an unauthorized human addition. Warns of church decline, divisions, and lack of cooperation.
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Turrettin on the Atonement of Christ

Translation of Francis Turretin's treatise on the atonement (Locus XIV) by J.R. Willson. Systematic analysis of the nature, perfection, matter and extent of Christ's atonement.
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Causes of Fasting and Brotherly Covenant (1843)

September 1879 Reformed Presbyterian & Covenanter: synod and presbytery news, missions and millennial discussion, plus Dr. Willson’s causes for fasting and a brotherly covenant.
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Ode to the New Year

1824 essay on the rise of periodical literature and newspapers, followed by a poem ‘Ode to the New Year’ reflecting on seasons, home comforts, and mortality.
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The Praise of God

Lecture on the Shorter Catechism explaining that Scripture principally teaches what to believe about God and what duty God requires, stressing praise, worship, and holy living.
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A Morning Hymn

Affirms God’s immutability as central to understanding His character and government. Includes poetic hymns celebrating the Millennial reign and praise.
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Importance of Hebrew Literature

Two essays: one on God’s immutability, affirming His unchanging nature as the foundation of true religion; another urging clergy to learn Hebrew to better understand and defend Scripture.
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Plan for Collecting Historical Records

Articles on God’s immutability and Christian conduct; a practical plan for collecting local historical records; and considerations on educating men for the gospel ministry.
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The Millennium

1827 Literary & Evangelical Magazine: essays on God’s immutability, evangelical ministry and unity, plus millennial poetry and morning hymns celebrating Christ’s reign and redemption.
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The Minister of Christ

Affirms God’s immutability and the need to know His character by Scripture. Exhorts ministers to dedicate life wholly to gospel ministry and sacrificial giving for missions.
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A Sketch of the Life of Cyprian, Bishop of Carthage

Lecture on the Third Commandment (Shorter Catechism) urging reverent use of God’s names and ordinances. Also includes an essay on intemperance’s social harms and a sketch of Cyprian’s life.
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Christian Old Age

A catechetical lecture condemning idolatry and explaining regeneration through Christ; followed by a pastoral essay on the trials of old age and duties of piety and care.
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Luther’s Correspondence

Surveys the doctrine of original sin from Augustine through Pelagian and semi-Pelagian controversy, and reviews Martin Luther’s correspondence, character, and reforming influence.
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Memoirs of Oberlin

Memoir of John F. Oberlin: a pastor who transformed the Ban de la Roche by building roads, improving agriculture, and founding schools—including infants’ and Sunday-schools.
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Modern Judaism

Reviews of Woods on Scripture’s inspiration and of J. Johlson’s Instruction in the Mosaic Religion, critiquing Jewish rationalism, oral tradition, miracles, and the Decalogue.
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The Annunciation of Messiah to Our First Parents

Review of Hengstenberg’s exposition of the ‘first promise’ (Gen. 3:14–15), arguing for a literal serpent with Satan behind it and tracing Messianic prophecy’s progressive clarity to Judah.
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Book on the Soul

Review of T.H. Gallaudet’s Book on the Soul: argues education must develop balanced mental faculties, warns against premature or one-sided training, and praises elementary books for children.
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Considerations on Foreign Missions

Appeal to ministerial candidates to embrace missionary zeal: ministry and foreign missions are one calling. Candidates must be ready to serve anywhere under the Great Commission.
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Jane Scott

A Sunday-school lesson teaching a child that prayer is asking, must be earnest, and that Jesus intercedes—God hears prayers offered in Christ’s name.
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