The life and writings of Rev. Samuel Crothers, D.D., being extracts from his writings illustrative of his style, and of the patriarchal and mosaic economy; interwoven with a narrative of his life

Chapter I

Parentage. Childhood. Probable Reason why sent to Study. Education. Scepticism. Its Cure. The Value of Early Religious Training. Probable Conversion. Theological Studies under Dr. Mason. Lecture in Theological Hall on Matt vi. 24 — 34 ?

Chapter II

Settlement at Chillicothe. and Hop Run. His Advice to Pastors in reference to Debt. Agitation in the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church on Psalmody and Communion. The Positions of the Various Parties Stated. His Change of Ecclesiastical Connection. When it is Duty to Change Ecclesiastical Connection. Ofiice Bearers in the Church are Representatives, not of the People, but of Christ,

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Settlement at Greenfield. His Style of Preaching. Dr. Porter's Views proved True in his case. His Style of Pulpit Oratory. Title of D. D. Sermons on the Baptist Controversy. The Gospel of the Jubilee — the Rule by which to Determine Types and

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Anti-Types — the Atonement, when Complete — Typical Meaning of the Jubilee Eelease — the Law respecting the Treatment of the Poor. The Life of Abraham ; — the Offices sustained by Abraham, and all Elder Brethren, under the Patriarchal Dispensation — Abraham's Servants not slaves — the Abrahamic Covenant, 59

Chapter IV

Sketch of the Rise of the Anti-Slavery Agitation. Dr. Crothers' Appeal in Behalf of Enslaved Africans. What the Old Testament Teaches in respect to Slavery. Positions taken by the various Presbyterian Churches Stated. Agitation in the General Assembly. His Controversy with Dr. Young. The Harmony of Moses and the Apostles, on the subject of Slavery — what is Implied in any other Supposition. Review of Dr. Hodge — Five Ways of Making Slaves Considered. The Effect of his Letter to Dr. Alexander. Position taken by the Chillicothe Presbytery. Secret Societies. Report on Divorce, ------- 149

Chapter V

Personal Appearance. Social Character. Conversational Powers. Extensive Knowledge of the Old Testament Scriptures. The Necessity of Studying the Old Testament Scriptures. His mode of Teaching Students Theology. His deep Piety. Estimate of his Character as a Member of Church Courts. His last Sickness, ------ 219