Physician. Chemist. Read about Ure here and here and here.
WORKS
New system of geology: in which the great revolutions of the Earth and animated nature are reconciled at once to modern science and sacred history / by Andrew Ure ... London: Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, & Green, 1829. 1 p. l., [ix]-lv, 621, [1] p., VII leaves of plates: ill.; 22 cm.
Pure acts of virtue must be inspired by the love of a transcendent Being, operating, through his counsels and example, on our will and affections. Sentimental theism has no moral force: it appears in the circles of fashion even as the companion and apologist of vice. Where then shall mankind find this transforming power?--in the cross of Christ. It is the sacrifice which removes the guilt of sin: it is the motive which removes the love of sin: it mortifies sin by showing its turpitude to be indelible except by such an awful expiation; it atones for disobedience; it excites to obedience; it purchases strength for obedience; it makes obedience practicable; it makes it acceptable; it makes it in a manner unavoidable, for it constrains to it; it is, finally, not only the motive to obedience, but the pattern of it.
To these eternal truths what a triumphant testimony is borne in the history of the Prussian schools, as officially detailed by M. [Victor] Cousin, a French philosopher, against whom neither credulity nor fanaticism can be alleged to weaken the impression of his statements.
"I know Europe pretty well, but I have never seen good schools for the people where Christian zeal was lacking. Elementary instruction flourishes in three countries; Holland, Germany, and Scotland, and in the whole of these it is essentially religious. The same holds true of the United States. In fact, there can be no truly popular education without morals?no morals for the people without religion; no religion without public worship. Christianity must form the basis of popular instruction, a truth which we must not hesitate to proclaim boldly to the French nation, for it is as sound in principle, as it is expedient for the state. Let our schools for the people be Christian in sincerity and zeal.
"Such silent self-devotion, as that of their masters* [* Masters of the obscure village schools in Prussia], can be inspired and sustained by religion alone. When persons devote themselves to the service of their fellow men, without being known or appreciated, they must have their eyes fixed on Divine Providence. In these modest institutions every thing breathes a Christian spirit, the love of one's neighbour, and regard to the poor. Under such a benign influence, minute regulations may be dispensed with; for the constant aim of the directors is to improve the heart and entertain the mind simultaneously. Let true Christian spirit pervade similar establishments in France; and it will excite masters and scholars to consecrate their labours to the children of the poor, out of love to their Saviour."
The Theological Works of William Van Mildert, D.D., late Lord Bishop of Durham. Oxford: S. Collingwood for John Henry Parker, 1838. 6 v.: port.; 23 cm. Volume 2 of 6. Volume 3 . Volume 4.
An Historical View of the rise and progress of infidelity: with a refutation of its principles and reasonings: in a series of sermons preached for the lecture founded by the Hon. Robert Boyle, in the parish church of St. Mary Le Bow, London, from the year 1802 to 1805. 5th edition. Oxford: T. Combe, 1839. 2 vols.; 24 cm. Volume 1 of 2. Volume 2 of 2.
Van Til, Cornelius
(1895-1987)
Scholar in presuppositional apologetics. Read about Van Til here.
A Christian Theory of Knowledge, Chapter 1. Audio presentation. "The atheist must assume that there is a difference in the truth value of various thoughts and ideas in order to debate with a Christian; he must say that we are far more than different, well-shaken bottles of pop. But in order to say this, he must assume the falsity of the worldview he claims to uphold. In short, he must assume that God exists in order to deny Him. And this is the transcendental claim in a nutshell: the existence of God must be assumed in order to debate it. Moreover, it must be assumed by all parties in the debate. Thus, once the debate has begun, it is over."
Traité de la vérité de la religion Chrétienne. Vol. 5. Extract. An Argument concerning the Christian religion drawn from the character of the founders, Translated from the French of J. Vernet. Hull, printed by and for J. Ferraby: and for G. G. & J. Robinson, London, 1800. [4],119,[1] pp. Also here. Vernet's treatise was for the most part drawn from the Latin of J.A. Turretinus. Reproduction of original from the British Library.
Vince, Samuel
(1749-1821)
British philosopher and mathematician.
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Credibility of Christianity Vindicated in answer to Mr. Hume's objections; in two discourses preached before the University of Cambridge. By the Rev. S. Vince. 2nd ed., corrected. Cambridge: printed by J. Burges; and sold by J. Deighton, and J. Nicholson; W. Wingrave, P. Emsley; W.H. Lunn; F. & C. Rivington, London, 1798. [4],29,[1]pp.
Vine, W. E. (William Eddy)
(1873-1949)
Known mainly for his Biblical reference tools.
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The First and the Last: A Study of the person and work of Christ. London: Pickering & Inglis, 1920-1950? 116 pp.; 19 cm. Buy this book here. OCLC: 9687987.
Vinogradoff, Sir Paul
(1854-1925)
Russian historian. Read more about Vinogradoff here
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Introduction to Historical Jurisprudence. London: Oxford University Press: H. Milford, 1920. 173 pp.; 22 cm. Consists of the introduction to Vinogradoff's Outlines of Historical Jurisprudence, published in 2 vols. in 1920-22./ Includes bibliographical references./ Includes index.
God in Government: A Sermon Preached on the Day of the National Fast, January 4, 1861, in the Church of the Holy Trinity, Philadelphia. Philadelphia: Protestant Episcopal Book Society, 1861. 24 pp.
The Sabbath and Its Relations to the State: A Discourse delivered Sunday evening, March 9, 1862, at St. George's Church, New York. New York: Published by E.D. Barker; London: Trubner, 1862. pp. 128-150. Concluding discourse of a series of sermons recently delivered under the auspices of the New York Sabbath Committee and known as the Sabbath Services. Presented by a medical gentleman, of the Church of the Ascension, to the Officers of the Army, through the Sabbath Committee.
Man's Rule and Christ's Reign. A Sermon, Preached on Thanksgiving Day, November 27th, 1862.
New-York, J.A. Gray, printer, 1862. 26 pp.
The Strength and Weakness of Youth: Being the First Annual Sermon Preached before the Young Men's Christian Association of Columbia College on Sunday Evening, June 15, 1862. New York: Edward O Jenkins, 1862. Published in The Union Pulpit: A collection of sermons by ministers of different denominations. William T. Smithson, 1860. 457 pp.
The Mistakes of the Rebellion: A Sermon Preached on the National Thanksgiving Day, November 26th, 1863.
New York: George F. Nesbitt & Co., 1863. 28 pp. Also here.
