August 6: Rev. Walter S. Scott [1865-1937]
The Mexican Revolution began in 1910 and continued on for about ten years. Appearing on the pages of the Presbyterian Survey in 1915, there was this introduction to a brief…
August 5: Mary Slessor
In these United States, we are accustomed to seeing various historical figures from the early days of our country on our paper currency. From 1997 to 2009, the people of…
August 4: Nathaniel S. McFetridge [1842-1886]
Author of an Old Classic Nathaniel Smyth McFetridge was born in Ireland, 4 August 1842. His parents immigrated to the United States while he was still a child and Nathaniel…
August 3: “Hear Him!” [1972 Journal Day message by Dr. Ed Clowney]
Behold the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ! — Hear Him! The author is president of Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, Pa. This is the substance of his…
August 2: The Stewart-Thompson Trial (1935)
LAYMEN, BEWARE ! The persecution of the Independent Board goes on apace. On August 2, 1935, the session of Harriet Hollond Memorial Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, voted to place on trial…