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Apostolical Succession

A Reformed critique of Roman Catholic apostolic succession arguing that Rome’s priesthood and sacramental system (baptism, Eucharist) distort New Testament ministry and convey grace extra-biblically.
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The Demission of the Ministry

Treats South Carolina seaboard suffering and chiefly whether ministers may be divested of office without censure. Examines the church’s role in election and ordination.
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The Creeds of Christendom

Review of Philip Schaff’s The Creeds of Christendom praising its scope and scholarship. Criticizes Schaff’s leniency toward papal infallibility and defends creeds’ moral import.
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The Wisdom of Man Versus the Power of God

Essay contrasts human wisdom with the power of God, urging faith to rest in divine power and providence rather than human schemes, illustrated from Israel’s history and miracles.
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Thornwell’s Writings

Review of James H. Thornwell’s Collected Writings, highlighting his handling of the covenant of works, original sin, and theological method. Praises the editors and predicts lasting influence.
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The Lord’s Supper

An 1879 Presbyterian essay defending the Lord’s Supper as a Christ‑instituted, symbolic teaching ordinance that sanctifies believers by truth and faith, rejecting magical or transubstantiationist views.
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The Spirit of Presbyterianism

Argues Presbyterianism is government by representative presbyteries with two classes of presbyters, rooted in apostolic practice and a missionary, unity-preserving polity.
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Revivals of Religion

Examines the nature, causes, methods, and evidences of religious revivals. Argues revivals are sovereign works of the Holy Spirit through Scripture and ordinances, warning against disorderly excitements.
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Probation After Death

Argues against post‑mortem probation and soft universalism, defending eternal punishment from Scripture and reason; critiques appeals to 1 Pet. iii.18–20 and cites Luke 16 and Ephesians 2.
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Shedd’s Dogmatic Theology

Discusses "Woman in the Church" and reviews W. G. T. Shedd’s Dogmatic Theology, commending its Augustino‑Calvinistic systematic treatment of the Trinity, original sin, and bibliology.
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Notes on Ecclesiology

A 1892 introductory work on ecclesiology defining the church (visible/invisible), its nature, government, officers (presbyteries, deacons), apostolic succession, and church–state relations.
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Notes on the Acts of the Apostles

Peck argues the New Testament is an organism; Acts continues Christ’s work by the Holy Spirit, shifting from proclamation to lived apostolic testimony and authoritative teaching.
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Resolution Concerning Rev. E.W. Blyden (1868)

Address at the American Colonization Society anniversary on colonization and Liberia, urging Presbyterian support for Rev. E. W. Blyden’s missions among West African Muslims.
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The Eldership of the Presbyterian Church

1836 sermon urging restoration of active, prayerful ruling elders in Presbyterian churches, outlining their duties in governance, discipline, visitation, and catechetical instruction.
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