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1848-John T. Pressly.-In this first chapter, Pressly sets forth the true state of the question agitated between Psalm singers and those who claim to seek an "evangelical" psalmody by composing their own hymns. Mr. Pressly is careful to explain that this is a very serious question and not one served well by the ridicule of those who are unable to answer arguments.
Read More1848-John T. Pressly.-In this second chapter, Pressly must explain the difference between what is meant by human composure and the muddled thinking his opponent entertains of this concept. He also confirms God's right to command men how they ought to worship in an acceptable manner.
Read More1848-John T. Pressly.-In this chapter, Pressly goes to great lengths to examine the precept his opponent wishes to put forward for Scriptural authority to make uninspired hymns for the worship of the church. Notice there is a big difference between a command to sing and a command to make.
Read More1848-John T. Pressly.-In this chapter, Mr. Pressly examines the claims of the proponents of hymn writing concerning so-called examples and precedents for undertaking such a work.
Read More1848-John T. Pressly.-Pressly points out how often the critics of exclusive psalmody drift close to open blasphemy and, at other times, advocate things that border on the openly ridiculous.
Read More1848-John T. Pressly.-In this chapter, Pressly begins to advance a positive case for the exclusive use of the inspired book of Psalms in the worship of God. He points out its inherent excellency and worth in the both the Old and new Testament churches for this purpose.
Read More1848-John T. Pressly.-In this chapter, Pressly continues to press what should be obvious. The Psalms are set apart as a book for the continued use of the church, not all Scripture songs were moved into that book, and there is no warrant for man to prepare his own "hymn" book since the Bible already has one.
Read More1848-John T. Pressly.-In this chapter, the author considers some of the common objections to only singing the Psalms and, in the words of his opponents, he presses the impiety of any sentiments that would lessen or derogate in any manner the supreme worth of the Scripture Psalms.
Read More1848-John T. Pressly.-This chapter undertakes a careful critique of Isaac Watts and his alleged psalms. Using his own words, Pressly shows that Watts had no love for David and was not interested in translating the Psalms. He only wanted to make a cheap imitation and, as Pressly demonstrates, it is not even that good.
Read More1848-John T. Pressly.-In this chapter, Mr. Pressly examines the often used analogy between prayer and psalmody. He explains wherein thy are similar and wherein they differ and why it is important to recognize this distinction.
Read More1848-John T. Pressly.-In this chapter, Mr. Pressly expounds the meaning of the phrase "psalms, hymns and spiritual songs" and then proceeds to help the reader understand the difference between teaching using these songs and making these songs.
Read More1848-John T. Pressly.-In this chapter, Pressly surveys the history of the early church to discern the views of those early fathers regarding the Psalms and their appropriate use in the worship of the church.
Read More1848-John T. Pressly.-The author concludes with a short apology for the use of the 1650 Scottish Psalter and a rejection of Watts' imitations of the Psalms explaining why one is not like the other.
Read More1680-Richard Cameron (1648-1680).-A short and terse casting off of any allegiance to the unlawful magistracy of Charles II. and his courtiers and dragoons with some reasons why on behalf of the Socieites.
Read More1803-Samuel Miller.-In this extract, from his Brief Retrospect, Miller addresses the rise of the real first wave feminists led by Mary Wollstonecraft and her wicked book on the Rights of Woman. This is a fine critique which declares that feminism was anti-Christian from its inception.
Read More1808-Samuel Miller.-Mr. Miller believed that there are real differences between the sexes and that it ought to be reflected in many ways. However, just because women are not men does not mean they can do no good in society.
Read More1871-Robert L. Dabney (1820-1898).-What is it that the women’s rights movement really wanted? Dabney addresses the foolishness of feminism and predicts that it will lead the way to the acceptance of sodomy. What a strange idea!?!
Read More1879-Robert L. Dabney (1820-1898).-Dabney brings the answer of Scripture to the rise of the feminism and faddish notion that women may be preachers of the Word of God. Along the way, he also discusses the use of headcoverings, or veils, in the public life of women.
Read More1919-Benjamin B. Warfield (1851-1921).-What exactly did Paul mean when he prohibited women from speaking in the church? Warfield examines the Greek and the grammar to explain what he meant.
Read More1682-The United Societies.-This declaration is a further confirmation of their casting off the unlawful magistracy established in Scotland together with a series of charges against the injustice of the present government and its contrariety to the covenanted reformation.
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