Another quality eBook from Chapel Library. Articles in this edition of the FGB include: Thoughts for Young People, by Archibald Alexander (1772-1851). General Counsels for Young People, by J. C. Ryle (1816-1900). Youth Warned against Sin, by John Angell James (1785-1859). Persuasions to Sobermindedness, by Matthew Henry (1622-1714). Brothers and Sisters, by John Angell James (1785-1859). Standing Fast or Falling Away? by Thomas Vincent (1634-1678): a practical examination of persevering in the faith that will help young people evaluate their spiritual condition and avoid falling away from their profession of faith in Christ Jesus. No Excuses: Believe the Gospel, by Charles H. Spurgeon (1834-1892): young people are prone to think that their youth is for enjoying life and that faith in Christ is for the miseries of old age; therefore, they make excuses for not repenting of their sins and believing on the Lord Jesus; here is a heartsearching call to reject excusemaking.
Born near Lexington, Virginia, he was the son of a merchant and farmer. At the age of 10, he attended the academy of Rev. William Graham at Timber Ridge meetinghouse, which later became Washington and Lee University. At 17 years of age, he became the tutor to the family of General John Posey.
He then returned to Timber Ridge. He was influenced by the "Great Revival" and began the study of divinity, being licensed to preach October 1, 1791. and ordained as a Presbyterian on June 9, 1794. He was an itinerant pastor for seven years. He was president of Hampton Sydney College (1797-1806). In 1807 he became pastor of Pine Street Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia.
He received the Doctor of Divinity in 1810 from the College of New Jersey and also assumed the presidency of the Union college in Georgia. He was the first president of Princeton Theological Seminary (1812-1851).
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