Publication
Philadelphia: J.P. Lippincott & Co., 1867
Physical description
124 p.; 23 cm
Notes
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CONTENTS
Introduction.
I. The consolidation theory--The true issues--Doctrine of the Biblical Repertory--Argument from the Church of Scotland--From the New-school controversy. [p. 13-17].
II. The consolidation theory vs. the true theory---The "Presbyterian"--Dr. Winchester--Dr. R.J. Breckinridge--General Assembly of 1834--"Act and Testimony"--Rev. Archibald Alexander, D.D.--Biblical Repertory--Addendum--"S.J.B." [p. 17-30].
III. Further testimonies against consolidation--No precedent supplied by the acts of '37--The Declaration and Testimony movement contrasted with the New-school convulsion. [p. 30-36].
IV. Dr. Gurley's "Reasons"--Acts of '66 without a solitary precedent--the safeguards thrown personal rights by the Constitution overthrown--Declaration and Testimony men pronounced guilty and then remanded for trial--Signal injustice toward one of these men. [p. 36-40].
V. The Synod of Philadelphia repudiating its hereditary principles--Argument of Messrs. Spilman and Marshall--The Constitution a better guide than "military necessity." [p. 41-44].
VI. The majority eluding a Judicial investigation--Anomalous proceedings--A new case extemporized--An "Appeal" issued without being tried--Synod of Kentucky grossly wronged--Speeches of Dr. W.L. Breckinridge and Humphrey--The blow struck, and the Church the sufferer. [p. 45-51].
VII. Analysis of the McLean resolutions--Injustice of excluding the Louisville men--Condemned unheard--Minutes surcharged with accusations against them--Their Letter refused a place--Synod of Ohio and Dr. Archibald Alexander--Severity and moderation. [p. 51-65].
VIII. The General Assembly turned Prosecutor--Anomalous sentence pronounced upon the Declaration and Testimony--"Ipso facto"--Summary destruction of Presbyteries--Dr. Humphrey's Speech--Pregnant bearing of these measures upon the next Assembly. [p. 65-79].
IX. Specious defence of Assembly's measures--Examined and refuted--Position of Conservative men in Synod of Kentucky--"Address to Presbyterians"--Rev. R.L. Breck's convincing Letter--Doctrine of schism--Danville Review. [p. 79-88].
X. The two paths--Real issues--Danville Review prophesying--A Conservative Church--Coercive repentance--Dr. Van Dyke--The South repelled--Israel and Benjamin--New-school "Platform"--Politico-ecclesiastical Oracles--Question of Union--Dr. McCosh's plea for Freedmen--Dr. Humphrey's resolution--Co-operation refused--Southern Assembly--Crisis with our Church. [p. 89-104].
Postscript.--"R.J.B." [p. 104-112].
Part Second. - Documents.
I. Letter of the Disfranchised Commissioners. Signed by Stuart Robinson, Saml. R. Wilson, Mark Hardin, and C.A. Wickliffe. [p. 113-115].
II. The Rejected Protest; Remarks [p. 115-117].
III. Letter of the Hon. W.B. Kinkead [p. 117-124
CONTENTS
Introduction.
I. The consolidation theory--The true issues--Doctrine of the Biblical Repertory--Argument from the Church of Scotland--From the New-school controversy. [p. 13-17].
II. The consolidation theory vs. the true theory---The "Presbyterian"--Dr. Winchester--Dr. R.J. Breckinridge--General Assembly of 1834--"Act and Testimony"--Rev. Archibald Alexander, D.D.--Biblical Repertory--Addendum--"S.J.B." [p. 17-30].
III. Further testimonies against consolidation--No precedent supplied by the acts of '37--The Declaration and Testimony movement contrasted with the New-school convulsion. [p. 30-36].
IV. Dr. Gurley's "Reasons"--Acts of '66 without a solitary precedent--the safeguards thrown personal rights by the Constitution overthrown--Declaration and Testimony men pronounced guilty and then remanded for trial--Signal injustice toward one of these men. [p. 36-40].
V. The Synod of Philadelphia repudiating its hereditary principles--Argument of Messrs. Spilman and Marshall--The Constitution a better guide than "military necessity." [p. 41-44].
VI. The majority eluding a Judicial investigation--Anomalous proceedings--A new case extemporized--An "Appeal" issued without being tried--Synod of Kentucky grossly wronged--Speeches of Dr. W.L. Breckinridge and Humphrey--The blow struck, and the Church the sufferer. [p. 45-51].
VII. Analysis of the McLean resolutions--Injustice of excluding the Louisville men--Condemned unheard--Minutes surcharged with accusations against them--Their Letter refused a place--Synod of Ohio and Dr. Archibald Alexander--Severity and moderation. [p. 51-65].
VIII. The General Assembly turned Prosecutor--Anomalous sentence pronounced upon the Declaration and Testimony--"Ipso facto"--Summary destruction of Presbyteries--Dr. Humphrey's Speech--Pregnant bearing of these measures upon the next Assembly. [p. 65-79].
IX. Specious defence of Assembly's measures--Examined and refuted--Position of Conservative men in Synod of Kentucky--"Address to Presbyterians"--Rev. R.L. Breck's convincing Letter--Doctrine of schism--Danville Review. [p. 79-88].
X. The two paths--Real issues--Danville Review prophesying--A Conservative Church--Coercive repentance--Dr. Van Dyke--The South repelled--Israel and Benjamin--New-school "Platform"--Politico-ecclesiastical Oracles--Question of Union--Dr. McCosh's plea for Freedmen--Dr. Humphrey's resolution--Co-operation refused--Southern Assembly--Crisis with our Church. [p. 89-104].
Postscript.--"R.J.B." [p. 104-112].
Part Second. - Documents.
I. Letter of the Disfranchised Commissioners. Signed by Stuart Robinson, Saml. R. Wilson, Mark Hardin, and C.A. Wickliffe. [p. 113-115].
II. The Rejected Protest; Remarks [p. 115-117].
III. Letter of the Hon. W.B. Kinkead [p. 117-124