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Complete works of Rev. Thomas Smyth, D.D

Print Book, English, 1908-12
Reprinted by the R.L. Bryan Company, Columbia, S.C., 1908-12
10 volumes 24 cm
3192250
I. The prelatical doctrine of apostolical succession examined, and the Protestant ministry defended against the assumption of popery and high churchism, in a series of lectures. II. Presbytery and not prelacy the scriptural and primitive polity, proved from the testimonies of Scripture
III. Ecelesiastical republicanism; or. The republicanism, liberality and catholicity of presbytery in contrast with prelacy and popery. The Romish and prelatical rite of confirmation examined and proved to be contrary to the Scriptures. Calvin and his enemies. A memoir of the life, character and principles of Calvin. The true origin and source of the Mecklenburg and National declaration of independence. Presbyterianism, the revolution, the Declaration and the Constitution. The exodus of the Church of Scotland and the claims of the Free church of Scotland to the sympathy and assistance of American Christians. The character of the late Thomas Chalmers. IV. The name, nature and functinos of ruling elders. Theories of the eldership. the office and functions of deacons. The history, character and results of the Westminster assembly of divines. An ecclesiastical catechism of the Presbyterian church. A Sabbath school teaching service for the whole church, instituted by Christ in seven articles. The nature and claims of Young men's Christian associations
V. Manual for the use of the members of the Second Presbyterian church, Charleston, S.C. Pastoral memento. The exodus of the Church of Scotland : and the claims of the Free church of Scotland to the sympathy and assistance of American Christians. The voice of God in calamity; or, Reflections on the loss of the steam-boat Home, October 9, 1837. Two discourses on the occasion of the great fire in Charleston on Friday night, April 27th, 1838. [etc., etc.]
Contains reproductions of the original title pages
After the death of Prof. Flinn, the editing of the volumes was carried on by his daughter Jean Adger Flinn