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Robert Richardson Memoirs of Alexander Campbell, Volume II. (1869) |
TABLE OF CONTENTS.
| Chapter I. (1820) |
Controversy Opposed--Mr. Walker's Challenge--Rules of the Debate--Argument from Circumcision--Argument from the Covenants--The Spiritual Covenant--Argument from Antiquity--Opinion of the Clergy--Mr. Campbell's Challenge--Effect of the Discussion--Family Cemetery--The Seal of the Covenant--The Earnest of the Spirit--A Positive Change | |
| Chapter II. (1820-1823) |
Bible Fully Restored--Adamson Bentley--Mahoning Association--Sidney Rigdon--A Wider Field--Challenge Accepted--"Christian Baptist"--The Clergy Censured--Exposure of Abuses--Radical Reforms--Arrogant Baptist Preachers--Personal Intercourse--Real Purposes--Progress of Truth--Wellsburg Church | |
| Chapter III. (1823-1825) |
Exordium--Westminster Confession--Misrepresentations--Argument from Judaism--Design of Baptism--Challenge Renewed--Eclaircissement--Effects of the Debate--Visit to Lexington--Impressions at Lexington--Study of the Scriptures--Outgrowths of Bigotry--Progress of Truth | |
| Chapter IV. (1824-1826) |
Religious Experiences--Inconsistent Doctrine--Personal Impressions--Experience Valid--Primitive Faith--Kentucky Baptists--Jacob Creath--James Challen--Proper Use of Scripture--Work of the Holy Spirit--Ancient Order of Things--Support of Elders--Discussions of Primitive Order--Severity Censured--Forbearance--Regard for the Baptists--Christian Communion--Progress of Truth--Spirit of Inquiry | |
| Chapter V. (1826-1828) |
New Translation--Reception of the New Version--Hints to Readers--Operations of the Holy Spirit--Governing Principle--Point of Difficulty--Views of Andrew Broaddus--Bishop Semple--Essays of Paulinus--Mahoning Association--Washington Association--Brush Run Church--Concord Association--Real Campbellites--Mahoning Association--Providential Arrangements--Maternal Solicitude--Marital Tribute--Walter Scott--Christian Connection | |
| Chapter VI. (1793-1827) |
Republican Methodists--Barton Warren Stone--Theological Perplexities--Cause of Unbelief--Religious Awakening--View of the Atonement--A Novel Invitation--Distinctive Differences--Religious Theories--Limits of Reason--Providential Guidings--Baptism for Remission of Sins--Discouragements--Mysterious Success--Keys of the Kingdom--Responsibilities and Trials--Assurance of Pardon--Theory and Practice--Power of Truth--Church Correspondence--Millennial Hopes | |
| Chapter VII. (1828-1829) |
Infidels and Skeptics--Obstacles to Belief--A New Argument--New Co-operative Systems--"New Harmony Gazette"--A Problem for Skeptics--Robert Owen's Challenge--Challenged Accepted--Mahoning Association--Basis of Union Tested--Faith and Philosophy--William Hayden--John Henry--Infant Baptism Examined--Public Laborers--Early Advocates of Reform--John Rudolph--Fellow-Laborers | |
| Chapter VIII. (1829) |
Infant-School System--Interest of the Public--Triumphs of Christianity--A Defective Code--Laws of Human Nature--Hope Necessary to Happiness--Tribute to Religion--Evidence of a Creator--Unexpected Appeal--Effects of the Debate--Editorial Labors--Remission of Sins--Silas Shelburne--Spread of Truth--Churches in Ireland--A Faithful Helpmate--Fruits of Obedience--Domestic Life--Millennial Harbinger | |
| Chapter IX. (1829-1830) |
State Convention--Speech in Monongalia--Result of the Canvass--Debates in Convention--Influence at Richmond--Theory and Practice--Successful Labors--Statement of Motives--Faults in Reformers--Authors of Division--Jeremiah Vardeman--Associations--The Annual Meetings--Samuel Rogers--Ordinances Observed--L. I. Fleming--Addresses at Lexington--Jennings Debate--Regeneration--Providential Care | |
| Chapter X. (1830-1832) |
Preconcerted Imposture--Fortunes of Mormonism--False Accusations--Co-operation of Churches--Defence of the Gospel--The Word-Alone Theory--Discourse on the Holy Spirit--Philosophy of Religion--Revision of the New Testament--Jealousies and Divisions--Church Edifices--Emancipation of Slaves--The Public Interests | |
| Chapter XI. (1834) |
Distinctive Differences--Means of Union--Call to Ministry--Thomas M. Allen--John Allen Gano--John T. Johnson--Meeting for Union--Francis and Henry Palmer--Effects of Christian Union--Visit to Richmond--Exclusion of Paul--William Ballantine--Church Government--James Wallis | |
| Chapter XII. (1835-1836) |
Tour to Nashville--Bishop Otey--Power of the Gospel--Design of Baptism--Candor of an Opponent--Assault upon Infidels--Tour to the East--Domestic Affections--Labors in the Gospel--Sacrifices and Toils--Sunrise at Sea--Return to Bethany | |
| Chapter XIII. (1836-1837) |
Antecedents of Debate--Rules of Discussion--Public Excitement--Remarks of Mr. Birney--Moral Theology of St. Ligori--Discussion of Universalism--Correction of Extremes--Discomfiture of Mr. Styles | |
| Chapter XIV. (1838-1841) |
Humbleness of Mind--John Thomas--Vain Theories--Quadrangular Orthodoxy--Opinions Discountenanced--Labors in the South--Unpropitious Conditions--Trusting in God--Travels and Labors--Communings of Affection--Supernatural Facts--Scheme of Education--Plan of Talleyrand--Basis of Moral Culture--Organization of Bethany College | |
| Chapter XV. (1840-1843) |
Joseph Thomas--Progress of Light--Misconceptions--The Atonement--Remedial System--Discussion Beneficial--Opening of Bethany College--Means of Regeneration--Power in the Gospel--Labors Increased--Spirit of Investigation--Diocesan Episcopacy--Bible Societies--Versions of the Bible | |
| Chapter XVI. (1843-1844) |
Character of the Debate--Signification of Words--Truthful Induction--Confirmation of Truth--Disputants Contrasted--Henry Clay Captivated--False Impressions--Objection to Creeds--True Basis of Union--Simplicity of Principles--A Reformer Needed--Disappointed Hope--Estimate of the Discussion--Earnest Labors | |
| Chapter XVII. (1845-1847) |
Slavery Inexpedient--Position Defined--Family School--Visit to Missouri--Tour in Illinois--Evangelical Alliance--Robert Owen--Labors in Chester--Labors in London--Visit to Paris--Labors in Edinburgh--Persecutions--Labors in Paisley--Occurrences in Glasgow--Confinement in Prison--Willingness to Suffer--Uncomplaining Spirit--Good Results | |
| Chapter XVIII. (1847-1853) |
Close of Mission--American Citizenship--Patient in Affliction--Unswerving Faith--Tributes of Approval--Christian Hope--Candid Criticism--Power as a Preacher--Secret of Power--Address to Congress--Support of the Gospel--Bethany College--Utility of Conventions--Tour in Missouri--Education of an Indian--Church Edification | |
| Chapter XIX. (1854-1857) |
Death of Thomas Campbell--A Fleeting World--Discourse at Nashville--A Timely Revelation--Baptist Opposition--Statement of Belief--Fundamental Principles--Revision of Acts--Heavenward Aspirations--Reply to Dr. Jeter--Tour in the South--Letters from the South--Christian Baptism--Visit to Iowa | |
| Chapter XX. (1857-1865) |
Letters from Kentucky--Hope of Eternal Life--Eulogy of G. D. Prentice--Tour in Indiana--Opposition to War--Life of Thomas Campbell--Hallucinations--Letter to Cyprus--Attachments to Friends--Visit to James Foster--Closing Sentences | |
| Chapter XXI. (1865-1866) |
Condescension--Philanthropy--Conversational Powers--Religious Life--Direction of Progress--Mental Traits--Success as a Reformer--Failing Health--Undoubting Confidence--Last Illness--Funeral Services |
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