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April 1772 A.D. Mr.
(Rev. Dr. Prof.) Archibald Alexander Born
The PCA historians tell it at:
http://www.thisday.pcahistory.org/2014/04/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 theological studies were pursued under
the direction of the Rev. William Graham, of Liberty Hall, afterward Washington
College. He was licensed to preach the gospel at the early age of nineteen.
After spending a year or more in missionary labor according to the rules of the
Synod, he was ordained and installed pastor of Briery Church, November 7, 1794.
In 1796 he was chosen President of Hampden-Sydney College at the age of
twenty-four. On May 20, 1807, he was installed pastor of the Pine Street
Church, Philadelphia. In the same year, being thirty-five, he was elected
Moderator of the General Assembly, and in his sermon made the suggestion of a
Theological Seminary. In 1812 he was appointed Professor in the Theological
Seminary just established at Princeton. Here he remained for the rest of his
life.
Dr. Alexander was seized with his final illness in the
summer of 1851. He died on October 22, 1851.
Dr. Alexander’s published writings are too numerous to
recite here. We may only mention “History of the Colonization Society,”
“Evidences of the Christian Religion,” “Thoughts on Religion,” “Counsels to the
Aged,” “Practical Sermons.” He also published numerous tracts and was a
frequent contributor to the Princeton Review.
Words to Live By: Our Lord calls us to bear the fruit of the Spirit
in this life, giving evidence of the reality of our saving faith in Christ. We
are not saved by our faithfulness, nor by our works, but if our trust in Christ
as Savior is real, there will be evidence of that reality in our lives. We will
die more and more to sin, and live more and more to righteousness.
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