A Scribe Well-Trained: Archibald Alexander and the Life of Piety (Profiles in Reformed Spirituality)

A Scribe Well-Trained acquaints us with the life and writings of Princeton Theological Seminary's founding professor, Archibald Alexander (1772-1851). In the opening biographical sketch, James M. Garretson introduces us to the things that influenced Alexander and how he sought to cultivate godliness in himself, the men he trained, and people to whom he ministered. Garretson reinforces this through fifty-six short excerpts from across the published writings of Alexander, allowing us to experience firsthand the richness of Old Princeton spirituality. Table of Contents: Religious Experience True Conversion: Characteristics and Fruits Life Lived in the Presence of God Coming to Christ Looking unto Jesus A Disciple A Good Tree The Providence of God Regeneration The Gospel No Failure Love of the Truth The Relationship between Truth and Piety How Scripture Is to be Received by the Child of God The Peace of God Spiritual Worship The Mystery and Majesty of God's Being The First and Greatest Commandment The Blessedness of Trusting in God Genuine Faith Evidenced in Love Aspects of Christian Love: Complacency and Benevolence God to be Glorified by Those Bought with a Price The Privilege of Serving the Lord The Minister's Love for Christ Effective Preaching Is Discriminating and Applicatory Growth in Grace: Sanctification Growth in Grace: The Means of Sanctification Growth in Grace: The Progress of Sanctification Growth in Grace: Love for God's Word and Gratitude for His Mercy Prayer Prayer a Privilege Seeking Divine Direction through Incessant Prayer Directions for Observance of the Sabbath Day Preparation for Death Heaven Our Heavenly State of Glorification The Dangers of Theorizing about Religious Experience Piety in Children Souls are Awakened in Different Ways Dangers of Religious Testimony The Benefits of Religious Conversation The Log College What the Church Looks Like in the Absence of Piety How May the Aged Be Assured of Their Salvation? Growth in Grace: Hindrances The Various Trials of Believers Dangers of Worldly Prosperity Spiritual Warfare Spiritual Dangers of Lawful Pursuits Counsels of the Aged to the Young A Word to the Young The Necessity of Cultivating Genuine Piety in One's Youth A Letter Regarding the Loss of a Child A Son's Letter to His Aging Mother Letter to a Missionary Letters to a Relative Struggling with Despondency What I Desire Appendix: Impressions of Dr. Archibald Alexander Reading Archibald Alexander