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Professor W. G. Elmslie, D.D.: Memoir and SermonsWilliam Gray Elmslie

Professor W. G. Elmslie, D.D.: Memoir and Sermons

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Original author: William Gray Elmslie

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"Professor W. G. Elmslie, D.D.: Memoir and Sermons" by William Gray Elmslie is a biographical memorial and collection of sermons likely written in the late 19th century. This work pays homage to the life and impact of Professor Elmslie, a revered figure within the Nonconformist churches of Great Britain, known for his engaging preaching style and magnetic personality. The memoir not only outlines his early life, education, and career but also highlights his significant contributions to theology and pastoral care. The opening portion of the text introduces the reader to the background and early life of W. G. Elmslie, detailing his upbringing in a Free Church Manse in Scotland. It explores his family dynamics, early education, and the formative religious influences that shaped him into a compassionate and dedicated minister. The narrative showcases his academic achievements and ambitions, along with personal notes and letters that provide insight into his thoughts and character. This rich introduction sets the stage for a deeper exploration of his sermons, which are intended to reflect his profound understanding of theology and human nature, making the text both a tribute to his memory and a valuable resource for those interested in religious studies.

Professor W. G. Elmslie, D.D.: Memoir and Sermons, by William Gray Elmslie. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #60348.

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35 Chapters

  1. 1.Chapter MDCCCXC599 words
  2. 2.Chapter XI: The Making of a Prophet 220761 words
  3. 3.Chapter XVII: The First Chapter of Genesis 302 (1)8,863 words
  4. 4.Chapter XVII: The First Chapter of Genesis 302 (2)8,683 words
  5. 5.Chapter XVII: The First Chapter of Genesis 302 (3)2,446 words
  6. 6.Chapter I485 words
  7. 7.Chapter II: From Professor Henry Drummond767 words
  8. 8.Chapter III: From the Rev. John Smith, M.a753 words
  9. 9.Chapter IV: From the Rev. James Stalker, D.d1,500 words
  10. 10.Chapter I: Christ at the Door3,332 words
  11. 11.Chapter II: The Dark Enigma of Death5,085 words
  12. 12.Chapter III: The Story of Dorcas2,849 words
  13. 13.Chapter IV: Unfulfilled Christian Work4,818 words
  14. 14.Chapter V: A Lesson in Christian Help4,839 words
  15. 15.Chapter VI: Joseph's Faith.14,181 words
  16. 16.Chapter VII: The Brazen Serpent4,088 words
  17. 17.Chapter VIII: The Gradations of Doubt5,225 words
  18. 18.Chapter IX: The Story of Queen Esther4,048 words
  1. 19.Chapter X: The Example of the Prophets4,802 words
  2. 20.Chapter XI: The Making of a Prophet.23,206 words
  3. 21.Chapter XII: For and Against Christ2,995 words
  4. 22.Chapter XIII: The Prophecy of Nature2,403 words
  5. 23.Chapter XIV: Christian Giving5,827 words
  6. 24.Chapter I: Read Ps. cxxxviii., and John xiii. 1-17940 words
  7. 25.Chapter II: Read Job xvi., and Matt. xxvi. 31-461,207 words
  8. 26.Chapter III: Read 2 Sam. xxiv., and John xxi. 15-23985 words
  9. 27.Chapter IV: Read 1 Sam. xxiv., and Luke xxii. 47-62705 words
  10. 28.Chapter V: Read Isa. xl., and 1 Cor. xiii1,241 words
  11. 29.Chapter XVI: A Hymn of Heart's Ease56 words
  12. 30.Chapter I: Read Job xxvi., and 1 Cor. xiii1,000 words
  13. 31.Chapter II: Read Ps. xxxvii., and Matt. xi871 words
  14. 32.Chapter III: Read Ps. lxxiii., and Heb. xii1,113 words
  15. 33.Chapter IV: Read Ps. xlvi., and Phil. ii940 words
  16. 34.Chapter V: Read Gen. xxxii., and Rev. vii1,095 words
  17. 35.Chapter XVII: The First Chapter of Genesis7,793 words