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Memoir of Drury Lacy [Sr.]

A Presbyterian devotional paper with meditations, moral reflections, rescue advice, a report on the persecution of Malagasy Christians, and reflections on family government and education.
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Moral Machinery Simplified

Reviews debate the intermediate state and the doctrine of imputation. A pamphlet warns against voluntary societies running ecclesiastical functions, urging Presbyterian organization for missions and ministry training.
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The Life of John Knox, the Scottish Reformer (1833)

Abridged 1839 life of John Knox, the Scottish Reformer. Chronicles his education, conversion to Protestantism, and leadership in Scotland’s Reformation against clerical corruption.
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Candidates for the Ministry

Calls for Christian ‘consideration’—kindness, punctuality, fair pay; urges making Scripture central in college curricula; reports progress teaching language to deaf‑blind Laura Bridgman.
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The Life of Andrew Melville, the Scottish Reformer

Abridged life of Andrew Melville (b.1545), Scottish Reformer and scholar: his studies in Paris and Geneva, leadership at Glasgow University, and defence of academic discipline.
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The Life of the Rev. Richard Baxter

Abridged life of Rev. Richard Baxter (b.1615). Traces his conversion, ministry at Kidderminster, Civil War experiences, controversies with sectaries, and pastoral labors.
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A History of the Westminster Assembly of Divines

History of the Westminster Assembly: its calling by Parliament in 1643, ordinance and membership, proceedings, debates, and the production of the Confession, catechisms, and worship directory.
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Origin of the Aborigines of America

Survey of theories on America’s peopling: examines Polynesian, Malayan, and Asian origins via language, customs, and antiquities, and critiques Lang’s Polynesian-settlement claim.
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Review of Richard Baxter, Gildas Salvianus

Account of Richard Baxter’s pastoral fidelity: family catechising, visitations, prayer meetings, discipline, charity, and devoted, non-worldly preaching. A model for ministers.
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Thoughts on Religious Experience

Archibald Alexander explores religious experience: how Scripture’s truth makes inward impressions, varieties of conviction and conversion, self-examination, and the Holy Spirit’s role.
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Letter to the Board of Missions

An 1842 appeal urging increased support for domestic missions. The Synod calls for systematic collections to aid destitute churches, western fields, and the enslaved, urging Christian stewardship.
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Ruth the Moabitess

Sermon on Ruth: true religion transforms, causing converts to abandon idolatry and worldly ties. Calls for steadfast faith, sacrificial commitment, and endurance.
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The People of God Led in Unknown Ways

Archibald Alexander preaches from Isaiah 42:16 on how God leads his people by unseen paths. He describes conviction, conversion, and the assurance that God will not forsake them.
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Preface to John Matthews, The Divine Purpose

A series of letters explaining divine decrees, providence, and predestination. Argues God's purpose is consistent with human freedom, salvation by grace, and the perseverance of believers.
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Review of The Religious Instruction of the Negroes

Overview of Charles C. Jones’s 1842 account on religious instruction of enslaved African Americans. Traces historical efforts, methods, and successes in evangelism, baptism, and literacy.
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