1831-James Renwick Willson.-This sacramental sermon focuses on the doctrine of oaths and vows. It discusses the implications of vows for people in various connections, from members of the church to nations. In this, Mr. Willson has much to say about public social covenanting in church and state.
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1832-James Renwick Willson.-In this very short article, written for the American Christian Expositor, Willson tries to explain to the New Lights why they are the ones causing a breach in the Synod by violating Scripture, covenant and church law.
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1877-John McAuley.-A short article discussing the desirability and the true methods of seeking unity and peace in the church.
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1832-James Renwick Willson.-Two essays: the first, examining the claims of Christ over the nations; and, the second, the application of these claims to the present constitution of the civil government in the United States.
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1877-John McAuley.-This article explains why unity is not always the best course, if we would be faithful to the Lord and his church.
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Augustine of Hippo-In this letter Augustine addresses how women should dress and declares they should go about with their heads covered, avoid the use of cosmetics and shun costly attire and any ornaments connected with heathenism.
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1918-J. Wilbur Chapman (1859-1918).-A tract written to stress the importance of family piety and parental concern in the formation of children because it has eternal consequences for all.
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1885-John L. Girardeau (1825-1898).-A warm warning of the danger of neglecting family religion with many practical pieces of advice for maintain family worship as a daily routine together with a careful regard for the religious instruction of children.
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1818-Archibald Mason.-In this second discourse, Mason describes the state and condition of the Church throughout the period of Millennial glory. It will a time of peace and purity.
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1879-John McAuley.-A short article on the duty of the nation to see that education is conducted with submission to the principles of true religion and, conversely, the consequences of ignoring Christian principles in national education.
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ca. 1850s-William S. Plumer (1802-1880).-In this tract, Plumer examines the case of a covenant child gone bad and derives several lessons replete with warning to all children to heed the call and close with Christ.
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1840-Samuel Grover Winchester (1805-1841).-A thorough discussion of the relation of families to the interests of promoting the true religion.
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1827-J.H. Merle d'Aubigne (1794-1872).-A discourse delivered with the purpose of encouraging the maintenance of family religion together with some excellent directions for improving the growth of true religion in the family.
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ca. 1740s-Philip Doddridge (1702-1751).-A letter to encourage the use of family worship together with the reasonableness of this practice for Christian families and warnings concerning its neglect.
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1647-Westminster Assembly.-A series of directives issued by the Westminster Assembly on how to conduct family worship complete with a list of things to do and things to avoid.
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1818-Archibald Mason.-In this third discourse, Mason sets forth the various signs which he believes indicates the time of the Millennium is drawing near. He speculates that the Jews will soon be regathered to the promises land in anticipation for their conversion. This, he thinks, will be after a time of great trouble such as the world has never before seen.
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1879-John McAuley.-In this article, Mr. McAuley describes and defends the doctrine of Christian liberty set forth in the Westminster Confession and shows that this doctrine is destroyed by the “Covenant of 1871” sworn by the Synod of the RPCNA.
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1818-Archibald Mason.-In this fourth discourse, Mason gives a very full account of the 1335 days prior to the Millennium. While his starting date for the 1335 days is obviously wrong, his discussion is helpful and useful for the study of the timing of Bible prophecy.
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1821-Samuel Brown Wylie.-In this series of articles, Wylie explains why there is no injustice in God for punishing what seem to be finite sins with an infinite duration. He reminds his readers that all sin is against an infinite God and His infinite majesty. There is, in this discussion, an excellent discuss of what makes the same physical action in one case virtuous and in another vice. Wylie moves from related topic to related topic, discussing particular redemption in some detail, including examining texts usually asserted to teach universal redemption. He ends with an instructive discussion of the nature of the Mediatorial reign of Christ and a philological assault on Universalism.
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1818-Archibald Mason.-In this fifth discourse, Mason examines the various duties of believers in anticipation of the approach of the Millennium. In this, he discusses the duty of faith and repentance. The believer should be concerned to see this his life is conformed to the high ideals that will characterize the Millennium.
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