1851-Robert J. Breckinridge (1800-1871).-A Southern Presbyterian decries the use of organs in Presbyterian churches and vows never to speak in a church that has one. He discusses the theological reasons for holding to a strict non-instrumentalist position.
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1849-Alexander Blaikie (1804-1885).-This first chapter is a brief overview of the nature and purpose of praise offered to God.
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1849-Alexander Blaikie (1804-1885).-This chapter takes up the matter, or substance, of the praises that are to be offered to God. It examines the Psalms and the various substitutes that are often made for them showing the sufficiency of the former and the deficiency of the latter.
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1849-Alexander Blaikie (1804-1885).-This chapter examines the manner in which the Psalms are to be sung, without the accompaniment of musical instruments. Blaikie discusses some reasons why and the history of a cappella singing.
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1849-Alexander Blaikie (1804-1885).-A lengthy quotation form William Romaine in favor of the postion advocated in this Catechism on Praise.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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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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