Presbyterian History Collections

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Presbyterian History Collections

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Collections from the Austin Seminary Archives that document Presbyterianism in Texas and the Southwest.

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Note on the Autobiography of Rev. Thaddeus McRae
This note describes the original source of the autobiography and that it was transcribed from an original copy.

Evangelist Wins Souls
A newspaper article detailing Frank Hall Wright's sermons and his success in San Antonio. The article also outlines where Wright plans to travel and preach after his time in San Antonio ends.

The Autobiography of Rev. Thaddeus McRae
The autobiography details McRae’s life; he discusses his ancestors, childhood, family life, character sketches, work as a pastor, the Civil War, the Church schism, and other subjects.

The Measureless Grace of God
Introductory page preceding the sermons citing 2nd Kings 4:6.

Letter from Rev. Thaddeus McRae to Rev. David Fairley
The letter documents the difficulties McRae faced in Port Lavaca during the fractioning of his church membership due to disagreements surrounding the Civil War.

The Necessity for Prayer
The first sermon in a series delivered by Frank Hall Wright to First Presbyterian Church of San Antonio in January 1916.

God's Will
The second sermon in a series delivered by Frank Hall Wright to First Presbyterian Church of San Antonio in January 1916. Title from 1 John 5:14.

Praying Ground
The third sermon in a series delivered by Frank Hall Wright to First Presbyterian Church of San Antonio in January 1916. Title from John 1:3.

Faith and Prayer
The fourth sermon in a series delivered by Frank Hall Wright to First Presbyterian Church of San Antonio in January 1916. Title from Matthew 21:22.

Influence of Mothers
The fifth sermon in a series delivered by Frank Hall Wright to First Presbyterian Church of San Antonio in January 1916.
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