January 17: The First Book of Discipline

First Book of Discipline Approved by the General Assembly in Scotland They had already proven their worth to the Scottish church. The infant Church of Scotland had a Confession of…

January 16: J. Oliver Buswell, Jr.

Dr. J. Oliver Buswell, Jr. James Oliver Buswell, Jr. was born January 16, 1895, in Burlington Wisconsin. When he was four years old he moved with his family to Mellon, Wisconsin.…

January 15: War Is Debated by Presbytery

"It is lawful for Christians to accept and execute the office of a magistrate, when called thereunto: in the managing whereof, as they ought especially to maintain piety, justice, and…

January 14: Rev. Henry Brown

Apparently Something of a Controversialist A child of the manse, Henry Brown was the son of the Rev. Samuel and MaryMoore Brown, born on November 28, 1804 in Rockbridge county, Virginia.…