October 27: Inauguration of Francis L. Patton (1881)
Frances Landey Patton [22 February 1843 – 25 November 1932] was certainly coming up in the world! This native of the Bermuda Island had pastored three churches, beginning in 1865, prior…
February 5: J. J. Janeway’s Diary
Sabbath, February 5, 1809. "When conversing on politics, I find that my mind is too apt to become warm when opposition is made to my opinions. Pride is at the…
December 17: Joseph Henry, LL.D.
“The henry” — Consider how he was described by his contemporaries and historians in general. He was a reserved quiet man, with great gentleness, courtesy of manner, reserved, and an …
June 7: Arch Street Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia
One of the Old Historic Philadelphia Churches The Arch Street Church is the successor of the Fifth Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia. This latter church was in turn a daughter-church of…
April 17: Dr. Archibald Alexander
The Rev. Archibald Alexander, D.D., LL.D. (April 17, 1772 - Oct. 22, 1851) The Rev. Dr. Archibald Alexander was born near Lexington, Va., on April 17, 1772. His classical and…