First Ripe Fruits
Collection of tracts and two sermons with a short memoir of Rev. John M. Mason, covering his ministry, church-union efforts, revival labors, and letters on frequent communion.
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First Ripe Fruits
An Oration, Commemorative of the Late Major-General Hamilton
1804 funeral oration by Rev. J.M. Mason honoring Alexander Hamilton’s public virtues, role in framing the Constitution, and fiscal reforms; a call to remember his example.
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A Letter to the Members of the Associate-Reformed Church in North America Relative to a Theological Seminary
1805 letter urging support for the Associate Reformed Church’s new theological seminary in New York, calling for well-trained ministers, a central library, and funding.
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The Christian’s Magazine, Vol. 1
Introduction launching a magazine to defend evangelical truth and church order, uphold Reformation doctrines, instruct believers, strengthen ministry, and train Christian families.
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Messiah’s Throne (1802)
Sermon on Messiah’s throne affirming Christ’s deity and mediatorial kingship, grounded in his atoning work and the Father’s covenant; his reign is eternal, wise, and righteous.
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The Christian’s Magazine, Vol. 2
Survey of the Reformed Dutch Church in colonial America: rise of the Coetus and Conferentie parties, push for an independent Classis, language shift, schisms and violent disputes.
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Dr. Mason’s Speech, Relative to the Resignation of His Pastoral Charge, in the City of New-York
Dr. J. M. Mason announces his 1810 resignation of the New York pastoral charge, citing inability to fulfill parochial duties amid broader church obligations and urging orderly transfer.
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The Christian’s Magazine, Vol. 3
Anecdotal biography of Rev. George Whitefield detailing his fervent preaching, devotional practices, emotional appeals, itinerant labors, and influence in revival ministry.
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The Christian’s Magazine, Vol. 4
A New Year’s meditation urging Christians to live as pilgrims mindful of death and eternity, trust Christ as the only way, resist worldly temptations, bear trials with patience, and help one another.
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Christian Mourning: A Sermon, Occasioned by the Death of Mrs. Isabella Graham
A funeral sermon (1 Thess. 4:13–14) urging believers to mourn rightly: grieve with Christian hope based on Christ’s death and resurrection and the believer’s future reunion.
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A Plea for Sacramental Communion on Catholick Principles
J.M. Mason defends sacramental communion on catholic principles, urging fraternal charity and wider fellowship over sectarian exclusiveness, grounded in Scripture and church unity.
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Address to the People of the United States, of the Convention of Delegates to Form the American Bible Society
Founding constitution (May 1816) and address of the American Bible Society, defining officers and a mission to circulate the Holy Scriptures without note or comment nationwide.
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Address, Delivered at the Organization of the Faculty of Dickinson College, January, 15th, 1822
1822 address at Dickinson College on education’s aims: developing faculty, forming habits, and cultivating manners. Stresses obedience to authority, wise use of time, and civility.
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The Evangelical Ministry Exemplified in the Apostle Paul
Mason expounds Acts 20: Paul as an evangelical model — humble, tearful, steadfast in ministry, preaching repentance toward God and faith in Christ, withholding nothing profitable.
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The Infinite Value of the Gospel
Mason contends the gospel uniquely comforts the poor and afflicted. He defends Christianity’s originality and efficacy, grounded in immortality and divine agency.
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Full Assurance of Faith and Hope
Mason urges full assurance of faith: Paul knew Christ personally and trusted him to keep his soul and the promise of resurrection. Christ’s deity, atonement, and promises ground that confidence.
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The Claims of Episcopacy Refuted, in a Review of the Essays of the Right Reverend Bishop Hobart, and Other advocates of Diocesan Episcopacy
J.M. Mason’s essay refutes diocesan episcopacy and exclusive apostolic succession, defending presbyterian ordination and critiquing Anglican and Roman sacerdotal claims.
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Essays on the Church of God (1815)
John M. Mason’s essays define the Church as a visible, catholic unity, treating membership (including infant baptism), ordinances, and officers with scriptural argumentation.
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The Complete Works of John M. Mason, D.D., Vol. 1
Introduction to John M. Mason's works: life and ministry, writings on communion and catholic fellowship, and his role in ministerial education and seminary work.
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