Benjamin Matthias Adams Papers
Tafari Lemma, Student Assistant and Mark C. Shenise, Associate Archivist
United Methodist Archives and History Center
General Commission on Archives and History of The United Methodist Church
(Published for the Drew University Methodist Library)
2016-10-24
Overview of Collection
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| Record Creator: |
Adams, Benjamin |
| Title: |
Benjamin Matthias Adams Papers |
| Date Span: |
1846-1902 |
| Abstract: |
Benjamin Matthias Adams (1830-1902), an American Minister, was born on June 9, 1830, to General Adams, a former officer in
the British Army and his wife, in Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, England. In 1850, Adams was ordained a deacon by the New York
Annual Conference and was then elected elder in 1852. Adams continued his ministry with the New York Conference for seventeen
years until he transferred to the New York East Conference in 1865, stationed in the Fleet Street Church in Brooklyn where
his distinguished career began. Adams died on December 23, 1902, and was buried alongside his wife in the cemetery at Rhinebeck,
New York. Benjamin Adams' Papers date from as early as 1846 to 1902, detailing many aspects of his life as a minister and
teacher, including personal diaries to extensive sermons. The records are split into series, which include Journals, Correspondence,
Manuscripts, Writing, Sermons, Sunday School Lessons, and Biographical documents.
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| Extent: |
5 cubic feet |
| Identification: |
drew.ms.gcah2758 |
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2758 |
Biographical Note
Benjamin Matthias Adams (1830-1902), an American Minister, was born on June 9, 1830, to General Adams, a former officer in
the British Army and his wife, in Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, England. Adams attended a private school for boys in Stamford,
Connecticut, and became a local preacher at nineteen, in 1849. In 1850, Adams ordained a deacon in New York City and was then
elected to the order of elder in 1852, as a member of the new York Conference. Adams continued his ministry with the New York
Conference for seventeen years until he transferred to the New York East Conference in 1865, stationed in the Fleet Street
Church in Brooklyn where his distinguished career began. Adams married Amanda M. Lockwood, with whom he had only one daughter.
Adams died on December 23, 1902, and was buried alongside his wife in the cemetery at Rhinebeck, New York.
Scope and Content Note
Benjamin Adams’ Papers date from as early as 1846 to 1902, detailing many aspects of his life as a minister and teacher, including
personal diaries to extensive sermons. The records are split into series, which include Journals, Correspondence, Manuscripts,
Writing, Sermons, Sunday School Lessons, and Biographical documents.
The Journals, dating from 1846-1902, include personal diaries which reflect his life during his distinguished career as a
minister. The diaries show personal experiences such as his early years as preacher and travels across the country. The Correspondence
series includes letters and mailings to friends and family dating from 1851-1902, some to his father or brother, all detailing
personal topics. The Manuscripts series, dating from 1867-1902 is inclusive of stories by Adams, inspired by teachings and
sermons held as a minister or experiences in travel. The Writing series, dating from 1844-1894, similar to the Manuscripts,
detail Adams’ experiences in foreign countries, such as France or Belgium. They also exhibit information on numerous topics,
such as aspects of ministry, or American life during that time. The Sermons, dating from 1875-1902, reflect Adams theological
mindset in the later years of his life. Sunday School Lessons, dating from 1879-1882, show Adams’ Bible studies. The Biographical
series, dating from 1851-1902, includes Adams’ autobiography, photographs, and various other documents detailing his life.
Arrangement
Materials have been arranged in the following manner.
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Journals
Correspondence
Manuscripts
Writings
Sermons
Sunday School Lessons
Biographical
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as that is not a stable descriptor.
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Index Terms
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Subject Terms |
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Autobiographies |
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Bible--Study and teaching |
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Education |
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Ministry |
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Sermons |
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Travel |
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Geographic Terms |
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Belgium |
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Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.) |
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England |
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France |
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Germany |
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Italy |
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New York (N.Y.) |
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Scotland |
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United States |
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Subject Names - Person |
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Henry Ward Beecher |
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Tyng, Stephen H. |
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Genre Terms |
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Correspondence. |
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Journals |
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Manuscripts |
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Photographs |
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Sermons |
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Occupation Terms |
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Minister |
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Writer |
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Subject Names - Corporate Bodies |
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Methodist Episcopal Church |
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Methodist Episcopal Church. New York Conference |
Series: Journals
| Call Number |
Folder Title |
Date(s) |
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- 2139-4-1:
1
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Diaries |
1846-1850 |
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- 2139-4-4:
1
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Diary |
1862-1865 |
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- 2139-4-4:
2
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Diary |
1866-1869 |
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- 2139-4-5:
1
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Diary |
1870-1871 |
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- 2139-4-6:
1
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Diary |
1874-1875 |
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- 2139-4-6:
2
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Diary |
1876-1880 |
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- 2139-4-7:
1
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Diary |
1881-1887 |
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- 2139-4-7:
2
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Diary |
1888-1889 |
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- 2139-4-8:
1
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Diary |
1890-1893 |
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- 2139-4-8:
2
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Diary |
1894-1896 |
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- 2139-4-9:
1
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Diary |
1897-1899 |
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- 2139-4-9:
2
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Diary |
1900-1902 |
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- 2140-4-1:
2
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Diary 2 |
1872 |
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- 2140-4-1:
3
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Diary 3 |
1872 |
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- 2139-5-1:
22
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The Ocean Grove End of the Great Expedition to the Centennial at Philadelphia |
Undated |
Series: Correspondence
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Folder Title |
Date(s) |
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- 2140-4-2:
1
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Correspondence: Letter Book |
1851-1859 |
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- 2140-4-2:
2
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Correspondence |
1851-1903 |
Series: Manuscripts
| Call Number |
Folder Title |
Date(s) |
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- 2140-4-2:
3
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"Flowery Paths" On A Journey in Switzerland |
1872 |
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- 2140-4-2:
4
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The Old Pine Tree: A Story of Old Fashioned Methodism Draft 1 Folder 2 |
Undated |
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5
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The Old Pine Tree: A Story of Old Fashioned Methodism Draft 1 Folder 1 |
Undated |
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- 2140-4-2:
6
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The Old Pine Tree: A Story of Old Fashioned Methodism Draft 2 |
Undated |
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- 2140-4-2:
7
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Fred Miller's Christmas |
1880 |
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- 2140-4-2:
8
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Cones, splinters and Kindling From the Old Pine Tree: A Sequel to the Old Pine Tree |
Undated |
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- 2140-4-2:
9
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Jonas Fenstone's Christmas Eve |
1899 |
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- 2140-4-3:
1
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Jonas Fenstone's Christmas - Second Letter |
1900 |
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- 2140-4-3:
2
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Matt Peregrene's Mill Dam |
1872 |
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- 2140-4-3:
3
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Matt Pendergrass's Mill Dam |
1872 |
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- 2140-4-3:
4
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Jonas Fencestone's Letters |
Undated |
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- 2140-4-3:
5
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Dolly and Fred Learn to Skate |
Undated |
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- 2140-4-3:
6
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Eagle Rock Camp |
Undated |
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- 2140-4-4:
1
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Hours With the Blessed Holy Spirit Draft 1 |
1895 |
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- 2140-4-4:
2
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Hours With the Blessed Holy Spirit Draft 2 |
1895 |
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- 2140-4-4:
3
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Sabbath in Revelation |
Undated |
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- 2140-4-4:
4
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Sabbath in Revelation Draft two |
Undated |
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- 2140-4-5:
3
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Limiting God |
Undated |
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- 2140-4-5:
4
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Odd People I Have Known |
Undated |
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- 2140-4-5:
5
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Eyes and Ears |
1897 |
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6
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Some Queer People I Have Known |
Undated |
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7
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Talks on the Lord's Supper |
1896 |
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- 2140-4-5:
8
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Some Great Preachers I Have Heard |
1890-1902 |
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9
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Great Cities in Europe |
1880 |
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10
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How to Conduct the Young People's Prayer Meeting |
Undated |
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- 2140-4-6:
1
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Flock of Parsonage |
1867 |
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2
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Flock of Parsonage 2 |
1867 |
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- 2140-4-6:
3
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Family Circle |
1868 |
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- 2140-4-6:
4
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Thanksgiving |
1896 |
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- 2140-4-6:
5
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Revivals:Hindrances and Helps |
Undated |
Series: Writings
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Folder Title |
Date(s) |
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- 2140-4-4:
5
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An Hour in Italy |
1872 |
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- 2140-4-4:
6
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Walks and Talks in England and Scotland |
1872 |
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- 2140-4-4:
7
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Walks and Talks in France and Italy |
Undated |
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- 2140-4-4:
8
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France |
1872 |
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- 2140-4-4:
9
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England and Scotland |
Undated |
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- 2140-4-5:
1
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Germany and Belgium |
Undated |
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- 2140-4-5:
2
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Venice |
Undated |
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- 2140-4-6:
6
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Odds and Ends |
1844 |
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- 2140-4-6:
7
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Conquerors |
Undated |
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8
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Reminiscences of Ten Years in the Presiding-Eldership |
1894 |
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- 2140-4-6:
9
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Essay on Church Polity |
Undated |
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1
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Ministerial Deportment |
Undated |
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2
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The League and the Revival |
Undated |
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3
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Love Marriage and Housekeeping |
Undated |
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4
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The American People |
Undated |
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5
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Scenes Grace and Gay in a Happy Ministry |
Undated |
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6
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Limitations - Essay For Mystery Club |
Undated |
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7
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A Reminiscence of the New York Praying Board: Samuel Halsted - Leader |
Undated |
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- 2140-4-7:
8
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America |
Undated |
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9
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Mint Anise and Cummin |
1888 |
Series: Sermons
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Folder Title |
Date(s) |
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- 2140-4-6:
10
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Sermon Outlines |
1880 |
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- 2140-4-7:
10
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My Spirit Saith the Lord |
Undated |
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- 2140-4-7:
11
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Work |
Undated |
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12
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End of the World |
Undated |
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13
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The Eyes of the Lord |
Undated |
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- 2140-4-7:
14
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The Mount Zion Believer |
Undated |
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15
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Consecration |
Undated |
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- 2140-4-7:
16
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The Faith of Abraham |
Undated |
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17
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Feeling Faith: Tender Love, Mighty Joy |
Undated |
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- 2140-4-7:
18
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Studies For Sermons: Bible Readings I |
1899-1900 |
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19
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Studies For Sermons: Bible Readings I |
1899 |
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20
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Studies For Sermons: Bible Readings II |
1900 |
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21
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Studies For Sermons: Bible Readings III |
1900 |
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22
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Studies For Sermons: Bible Readings IV |
1900 |
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23
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Studies For Sermons: Bible Readings V |
1900 |
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- 2140-4-7:
24
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Studies For Sermons: Bible Readings VI |
1900-1901 |
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- 2140-4-8:
1
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Studies for Sermons: Bible Readings VII |
1901 |
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2
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Studies for Sermons: Bible Readings VIII |
1901 |
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- 2140-4-8:
3
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Studies for Sermons: Bible Readings IX |
1901 |
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- 2140-4-8:
4
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Studies for Sermons: Bible Readings X |
1901-1902 |
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- 2140-4-8:
5
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Studies for Sermons: Bible Readings XI |
1902 |
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- 2140-4-8:
6
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Studies for Sermons: Bible Readings XII |
1902 |
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7
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The Live Pastor |
Undated |
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8
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Our Opportunity and Power |
Undated |
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9
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Chat-tau-noo-ga and Lookout Mountain: Epworth League Convention |
Undated |
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10
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Individuality |
Undated |
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- 2140-4-8:
11
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Untitled Sermon |
Undated |
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- 2140-4-8:
12
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Sermons New and Old |
Undated |
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- 2140-4-8:
13
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Funeral Sermons |
1875 |
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- 2139-5-1:
1
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Special Temptations of the Methodist Ministry |
Undated |
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- 2139-5-1:
2
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The Agony in the Garden |
Undated |
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- 2139-5-1:
3
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The Anointing of Bethany |
Undated |
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- 2139-5-1:
4
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Little Things That Make a Man a Ministers Success |
Undated |
Series: Sunday School Lessons
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Folder Title |
Date(s) |
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- 2139-5-1:
5
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Bible Readings |
Undated |
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- 2139-5-1:
7
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The Growth of the Kingdom |
Undated |
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- 2139-5-1:
8
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Sunday School Lesson |
Undated |
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- 2139-5-1:
9
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The Last Days of Jacob |
Undated |
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- 2139-5-1:
10
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Jacob at Bethel |
1880 |
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- 2139-5-1:
11
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The Flight Into Egypt |
1880 |
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- 2139-5-1:
12
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The Great High Priest or The One mediator |
1879 |
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- 2139-5-1:
13
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Death of John the Baptist |
1882 |
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- 2139-5-1:
14
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Cain and Abel |
1880 |
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- 2139-5-1:
15
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The Crucifixion |
1880 |
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- 2139-5-1:
16
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The Transfiguration |
1880 |
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- 2139-5-1:
17
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Giving and Praying |
1880 |
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- 2139-5-1:
18
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The Glorified Savior or Christ Abiding with His Church |
1879 |
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- 2139-5-1:
19
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The Pharisees Answered |
1882 |
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- 2139-5-1:
20
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The Beginning of the Gospel |
1882 |
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- 2139-5-1:
21
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Thanksgiving for Everything |
Undated |
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- 2139-5-1:
23
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None Other Name |
Undated |
Series: Biographical
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Folder Title |
Date(s) |
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- 2139-5-1:
24
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Benjamin Adams Autobiography |
Undated |
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- 2139-5-1:
25
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Photograph of Benjamin Adams Study |
Undated |
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- 2139-5-1:
26
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Photograph of Benjamin Adams Study: Photo 2 |
Undated |
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- 2139-5-1:
27
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Photograph of Benjamin Adams Study: Photo 3 |
Undated |
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- 2139-5-2:
1
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Benjamin Adams Clippings |
1851 |
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- 2139-5-2:
2
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Journal Presented to Benjamin Adams by the Fourth Quarterly Conference of the Williams Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church |
1893 |
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- 2139-5-2:
3
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Holy Bible |
Undated |
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- 2139-5-2:
4
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New Testament |
Undated |
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- 2139-5-3:
1
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Holy Bible |
Undated |
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- 2139-5-3:
2
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Prayer List |
1869-1902 |
