A Catechism on Praise.
James Dodson
1849-Alexander Blaikie (1804-1885).-An Associate Reformed Presbyterian minister defends the practice of a cappella psalmody by way of catechetical exercises.
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Spiritual Armour To Defend the Head From the Superfluity of Naughtiness.
James Dodson
1688-Thomas Wall (fl. 1680-90).-This is a very detailed examination of hair and headcoverings by a non-Conformist Puritan controversialist who was a friend of Henry Ainsworth. Wall does not stop at hair but addresses many things respecting attire.
Read MoreCommentary on 1 Corinthians 11:1-16
James Dodson
1659-David Dickson (1583-1663).-Dickson's commentary on this passage shows that the certain usages pertaining to order and decorum in the church are divinely ordered in nature and that these natural signs are to be maintained in the assembly because the church has no custom to cast off nature.
Read MoreProtest and Declinature
James Dodson
1873-John McAuley.-In this Protest and Declinature, John McAuley explains how the RPCNA ceased to be the Reformed Presbyterian and became something radically different. This suicide of the Covenanter identity within the RP Synod necessitates separation and demands honesty on the part of those who continue to claim to be Covenanters under the umbrella of the “Covenant of 1871.”
Read MoreDebarring and Inviting Service.
James Dodson
1871-Samuel Bowden (1822-1894).-This address, from Reformed Presbyterian minister, gives an example of the warnings proper to the administration of the Lord's supper complete with debarring and inviting of would be communicants.
Read MoreThe Sabbath. A Discourse on the Duty of Civil Government in Relation to the Sanctification of the Lord’s Day.
James Dodson
1829-James Renwick Willson.-A sermon on the duties and responsibilities of the civil authorities with respect to enforcing proper Sabbath observance among Christians. It is notable for its assumption that the magistrate does have an obligation to uphold the whole law of God.
Read MoreThe Vow:
James Dodson
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.
Read MoreJuries.
James Dodson
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.
Read MoreThe Duty of the Church to be One— To be Undivided—Unseparated.
James Dodson
1877-John McAuley.-A short article discussing the desirability and the true methods of seeking unity and peace in the church.
Read MorePrince Messiah’s Claims to Dominion Over All Governments: and the Disregard of his Authority by the United States, in the Federal Constitution.
James Dodson
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.
Read MoreThe Duty of Separation.
James Dodson
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.
Read MoreLetter CCXLV.
James Dodson
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.
Read MoreAn Old-Fashioned Home
James Dodson
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.
Read MoreFamily Religion
James Dodson
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.
Read MoreAn Inquiry into the Church’s Happy Condition During the Thousand Years of Her Glory and Purity
James Dodson
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.
Read MoreSecular Versus Christian Education.
James Dodson
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.
Read MoreA Sad But Instructive History
James Dodson
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.
Read MoreThe Importance of Family Religion
James Dodson
1840-Samuel Grover Winchester (1805-1841).-A thorough discussion of the relation of families to the interests of promoting the true religion.
Read MoreFamily Worship
James Dodson
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.
Read MoreFamily Worship
James Dodson
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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