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John Forsyth

Index to the Biblical Repertory & Princeton Review (1825–1868) containing biographical sketches and reviews, with entries on John Foesyth, William Gaston, Abraham Gosman, and church-history notices.

Personal Reminiscences of Thomas De Witt

Memorials and biographical sketch of Rev. Thomas De Witt, D.D., recounting his Dutch Reformed ministry, education, family lineage, and tributes from colleagues and friends.
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Joseph McCarrell, D.D.

Biographical sketches of Rev. Joseph McCarrell, D.D., an Associate Reformed pastor, professor and Hebrew scholar, and Edward Crawford, Esq., a civic leader and banker.
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After the Battle

Two 1884 essays: one interprets Daniel’s prophecies and anticipates the Messiah’s kingdom and signs of the last days; the other recounts post-election strife in the Covenanter Church over voting and discipline.
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Finley Milligan Foster

1888 history of the Reformed Presbyterian Church in America, containing sketches of ministries, congregations, missions, institutions, publications, portraits, and clergy biographies.
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The Moderator of Session

Excerpt from the Christian Nation (Oct 3, 1900) with church news, editorials, mission reports, obituaries, and appeals for Christian unity and denominational integrity amid global events.
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The Faith That Pleases God

1879 United Presbyterian periodical featuring essays on Christ's second coming and on saving faith, plus editorials, missionary letters, reviews, and church news.
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The Unity of the Church

An 1879 Reformed Presbyterian essay arguing the visible church's unity is rooted in Christ—one origin and one head—and rejecting papal or prelatical usurpation of Christ's authority.
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The Church’s Glory

Argues Scripture as the inseparable rule of faith and practice and celebrates the Church as Christ's divinely founded, missioned institution with God's abiding presence.
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Testimony Bearing: A Sermon

Reformed Presbyterian exposition on Revelation: seals, trumpets, vials, judgments, and the church's purity and order, highlighting Christ's redemptive triumph.
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The Resurrection of Christ

The article argues Christ's resurrection crowns His miraculous life, seals the Father's acceptance of His atonement, and guarantees future life. It rejects human-made Easter observance.
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Political Dissent and National Protest

Two 1885 essays: Wylie calls for a genuine revival by the Holy Spirit; Foster urges Reformed Presbyterians to protest a godless constitution and refrain from political participation.
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Foreign Missions

Two essays: 'God's Covenant' outlines covenantal conditions and God's faithfulness. 'Foreign Missions' traces mission history from Abraham to modern societies and calls for renewed support.
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The Sins of God’s People Are Made Blessings to Them

Reports an 1888 evangelistic revival reaching unchurched people through parish and union missions, and argues that God permits sin so His grace is revealed, convicts hearts, and produces holiness.
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The Chinese in the United States

1886 writings on the soul's immortality and a sharp defense of Chinese immigrants, condemning exclusion laws and urging Christian missionary outreach.
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The Sacramental Feast

The Reformed Presbyterian Church’s mission is to proclaim Christ’s lordship through evangelistic work. The sacramental feast (Lord’s Supper) is a divinely appointed, commemorative, nourishing, and fellowship‑forming ordinance.
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Brown on the “Second Advent”

Review of David Brown's 1888 critique of premillennialism: Christ's coming completes the Church, ends ordinances and intercession, and Revelation 20 is read figuratively.
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A Severe Rebuke

Sermon and editorials urging Christians to live unto Christ as life's aim, uphold distinctive church principles, resist compromise, and engage in national moral reform.
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