The Lord Jesus Christ the Example of the Minister
1835 essay urging ministers to imitate Christ’s ministry in doctrine, manner, and spirit. It emphasizes love, candour, condescension, prudence, and pastoral zeal.
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The Lord Jesus Christ the Example of the Minister
Martin Luther Incognito
Oct 1836 Southern Literary Messenger: poems and sacred verse, a sketch of Tripoli’s succession struggle, travel sketches of New Lebanon/Catskill, and an anecdote of Martin Luther incognito.
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Modern Miracles and Wonders
Survey of modern miracle claims in 19th-century Europe, critiquing Catholic stigmas, ecstatic visions and animal magnetism, warning that credulity undermines true Protestant faith.
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Religion and Religious Literature in Europe
1836 survey of religion and religious literature in Europe (Prussia, Russia, Sweden). Describes evangelical revivals, the spread of rationalism/neology, and efforts to restore orthodox Protestantism.
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Sunday School Books
Review praising the American Sunday School Union’s juvenile religious publications and their quality, reach, and role in spreading gospel literacy through improved printing, maps, and illustrations.
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The Life of Jacob, and His Son Joseph
A children’s biography of Jacob recounting his birth, rivalry with Esau, the sale of the birthright, Rebekah’s deception in obtaining Isaac’s blessing, and Jacob’s flight and vision at Bethel.
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The Life of Michael Servetus
Survey of Michael Servetus's life, anti‑Trinitarian writings, trial and execution, and the controversy over Calvin's role. Examines 16th‑century heresy persecutions and emerging liberty of conscience.
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Travels About Home
A father and son tour their village, meeting the poor, sick, and industrious. The journey teaches charity, Sunday-school benefits, and Christian comfort at home.
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Sprague’s Contrast Between True and False Religion
Examines debates over whether Roman Catholic or Presbyterian doctrines threaten civil/religious liberty and reviews Sprague’s lectures contrasting Christianity with atheism, deism, Islam, and Romanism.
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The Life of Jerome Savonarola
Sketch of Jerome Savonarola, Dominican preacher in Florence who urged church reform, denounced clerical corruption, prophesied judgment, and clashed with the Medici.
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The Reformation in Hungary and Transylvania
Survey of the Protestant Reformation in Hungary and Transylvania: the spread of Lutheran writings, persecution of reformers, key figures (Grynaeus, Devai) and political turmoil in 1520s–1540.
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American Embassy to Asiatic Courts
Reviews two works: an abridged compendium of Christian antiquities and Edmund Roberts’s account of U.S. embassies to Asian courts, highlighting Canton education/exams and Muscat commerce.
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Harvest
A Sunday-school dialogue linking harvest scenes to Scripture. Explains Jewish harvest feasts, gleaning, and urges prayer and labor for the gospel harvest.
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Letters to a Younger Brother, on Various Subjects, Relating to the Virtues and Vices, Duties and Dangers of Youth
A series of pastoral letters giving practical counsel to a young brother on reading Scripture, honoring parents, forming good habits, and avoiding youthful sins and dangers.
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Remarks on the Disuse of Expository Preaching
Advocates a return to expository preaching, tracing its practice from the synagogue and early church through the Reformation. Argues exposition best secures deep scriptural knowledge for ministers and hearers.
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Review of Graphics
Reviews Henry’s Compendium of Christian Antiquities and Peale’s Graphics, praising Peale’s practical method that teaches drawing as the foundation for writing and elementary education.
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Review of The Music of Nature by William Gardiner
Periodical reviews (Biblical Repertory, July 1838) of Tyndale’s New Testament, Gardiner’s Music of Nature (music & elocution), Scottish church history, and Bible‑society proceedings.
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The American Mechanic
A collection of short essays urging American mechanics to cultivate industry, domestic pleasures (garden, music, family), self-education and piety, and warning against intemperance and vice.
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The Life of William Wilberforce
Review of the Life of William Wilberforce (by his sons), tracing his upbringing, conversion under Methodist influences, social and political life, and commitment to abolition.
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