The Spirit of the Pilgrims, Vol. 5
Summarizes Protestant Orthodoxy—Trinity, depravity, atonement, justification, regeneration, and final judgment—and affirms permissible diversity while warning against heresy.
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The Spirit of the Pilgrims, Vol. 5
The Spirit of the Pilgrims, Vol. 6
Taylor argues 'sinners by nature' means human nature plus common circumstances—difference in degree, not kind, from Adam. He defends this usage and appeals to Scripture.
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The Gospel the Only Security for Eminent and Abiding National Prosperity
Beecher argues national prosperity rests on the Gospel and God's moral government, not on human wisdom, wealth, military might, or political skill.
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Propriety and Importance of Efforts to Evanglize the Nation
Lyman Beecher argues that the Gospel alone secures enduring national prosperity. Evangelizing the nation preserves liberty, resists popery, and warrants robust missionary effort.
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Pre-Eminent Importance of the Christian Sabbath
Beecher argues the Gospel and strict observance of the Christian Sabbath secure national prosperity, warning against government-sanctioned Sabbath violations like Sunday mail.
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A Sermon, Against the Doctrine of Universalism, Delivered in the New Calvinistic Meeting-House in Dorchester, Mass., Wednesday Evening, March 7, 1830
Lyman Beecher's 1830 sermon condemns Universalism, defending eternal punishment, human free agency, and biblical warnings of hell. He refutes Universalist arguments and urges repentance.
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A Comparison of the Apostolic Age with the Present, in Respect to Facilities for Conducting Missionary Operations
Beecher argues the modern age has far greater facilities—navigation, press, education, and liberty—for global missions than the apostolic era. He urges faith and vigorous evangelism.
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Statement of the Faculty Concerning the Late Difficulties in the Lane Seminary
1834 Lane Seminary report on conflicts over an abolitionist student society; trustees abolished it, prompting many students to leave. Faculty justify measures as protecting the seminary amid public backlash.
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Dr. Beecher’s Address at Cincinnati Colonization Meeting
Debate over colonization vs. immediate abolition. Beecher defends the Colonization Society and urges cooperation with abolitionists to end slavery and advance Africa's civilization.
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A Plea for the West
Beecher urges Eastern Christians to aid the American West's religious and civil prosperity by sending schools, colleges, seminaries, teachers and books to educate and evangelize.
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A Plea for Colleges
Ad for Truman & Smith's educational and religious publications (schoolbooks, Mason's Sacred Harp). Excerpt from Lyman Beecher's 'A Plea for Colleges' urging expanded colleges and education to uplift society.
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Views in Theology
Lyman Beecher defends orthodox views on free agency, original sin, total depravity, and regeneration against charges of Pelagianism and Arminianism, calling for charity and fair judgment.
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God in the Storm: Dr. Beecher’s Address to the Meeting Convened on Board the Great Western, September 22, 1846
Narrative of the steamship Great Western's 1846 storm. Passengers face peril, gather for prayer and Communion, and testify to God's providential deliverance.
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Lectures on Political Atheism and Kindred Subjects
Lyman Beecher's lectures defend God's reality, warn that atheism threatens the nation, and argue for temperance and the Bible's civilizing role.
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The Life and Services of Rev. Lyman Beecher, D.D., as President and Professor of Theology in Lane Seminary: A Commemorative Discourse
Commemorative discourse on Rev. Lyman Beecher (1775–1863), focusing on his presidency at Lane Seminary, fundraising struggles, and his move from Boston to train ministers for the West.
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Autobiography, Correspondence, Etc., of Lyman Beecher, D.D., Vol. 1
Autobiography and correspondence of Lyman Beecher (ed. Charles Beecher), tracing his ancestry, Yale education, ministry, revivals and temperance work. Published 1864.
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Autobiography, Correspondence, Etc., of Lyman Beecher, D.D., Vol. 2
Volume II of Lyman Beecher's autobiography and correspondence, detailing his revivalism, ministry controversies, the Connecticut Observer, temperance, and anti‑slavery conflicts.
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