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1757-John Witherspoon (1723-1794).-In this essay, the character of the theater is subjected to close scrutiny and its nature and tendencies are shown to be contrary to the piety and spirituality of the Christian profession. To this is appended a Letter Respecting Play Actors highly critical of their general moral and spiritual character.
Read More1743-Thomas Nairn.-This contains Mr. Nairn’s account of his troubles in the Associate Presbytery relative to the scope and power of the civil magistrate and the relation of this doctrine to the renewal of the Covenants. This disagreement with the Seceders led to his accession to the Societies to constitute the Reformed Presbytery, in 1743.
Read More1755-Samuel Hayward (1718-1757).-An casuistical exercise on the matter of Christians and theatre attendance wherein Mr. Hayward affirms the unlawfulness of such displays together with the detriment they pose to maintinag a Christian demeanor.
Read More1755-Samuel Pike (1717?-1773).-A useful discussion concerning whether or not playing cards is ever an innocent pastime and the propriety of Christians engaging in card playing.
Read More1744-Thomas Nairn.-This is an ordination sermon which outlines some ministerial duties. It also contains a very valuable account of the establishing of the Reformed Presbytery by which Mr. Marshall was ordained.
Read More1644-Stephen Marshall.-A sermon by one of the Westminster divines showing the continuity of the Covenant of Grace between the Old and New Testaments and its implications for the baptizing of infants.
Read More1537-John Calvin.-A short treatise explaining why Christians should not participate in or even be present for unlawful rites and ceremonies which are used to corrupt the true worship of God.
Read More1539-John Calvin.-A short reply to a Papist who accused the Reformed of leaving the church, Calvin explains why leaving an institution is not necessarily leaving a church and what it means to return to the true church.
Read More1543-John Calvin.-In this work, Calvin makes a case for the rigorous reform of the church asserting that the reformation of worship is even more important than that of doctrine.
Read More1546-John Calvin.-Calvin begins with the understanding that the distinction of the sexes is divinely arranged and notes that for a woman to appear in public uncovered is to shake off the authority of her husband. In addition, he describes that submission which women ought to yield to their husbands.
Read More1552-John Calvin.-First translated into English in the 19th century, this formed part of a volume published as "Calvin's Calvinism." In this treatise, Calvin lays out the case for a very high view of predestination, affirming both an election and reprobation, and its importance for maintaining evangelical religion.
Read More1558-John Knox.-This is one of the best and most forward strikes against the right of women to exercise political office written by a notable Reformer. This is not for the weak minded and should make many who think of themselves as Reformed ask themselves so fundamental questions. Knox was no proponent of a sad passive obedience and, as witnessed in this writing, he thought women should wear veils but not crowns.
Read Moredate unknown-Thomas Manton (1620-1677).-Some considerations on the origin and use of clothing from an eminent Puritan explaining why modesty is to be pursued.
Read More1687-Increase Mather (1639-1723).-In this preface, Mather begins by decrying the profaneness of the stage and stage plays, occasioned by the erection of a theater, this describes why this should be avoided by Christians.
Read More1687-Increase Mather (1639-1723).-This chapter discusses the common practice of drinking healths (i.e., the toasting that often accompanies special occasions) and its heathen origins and reasons why Christians should avoid such evils.
Read More1687-Increase Mather (1639-1723).-This chapter testifies against the use and abuse of the lot for purposes of gaming showing the wicked heathenism of many pastimes now considered innocent.
Read More1687-Increase Mather (1639-1723).-A chapter devoted to the history and superstition of Christmas keeping showing that it is far from being either an innocent or a Christian observance.
Read More1687-Increase Mather (1639-1723).-This final chapter of the Testimony takes up the sinfulness of certain traditional practices which identify with Romanism or paganism as well as challenging the wicked practice of cock-fighting.
Read MoreSamuel Miller was born in Dover, Delaware, on October 31, 1769. He attended the University of Pennsylvania, and was a graduate, in 1789. He was ordained by the presbytery of New York, in 1793. He served two different Presbyterian congregations in New York City from 193 until 1813. In 1813, he was called to become the second professor at the new Presbyterian Seminary, at Princeton, New Jersey, a post he would occupy until his death....
Read More1767-John Brown of Haddington.-This first chapter explains what is to be understood by divine right and how this is to be applied in the discussion of church government.
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