Stuart, Moses. Christianity is a Distinct Religion : A Sermon preached at the Dedication of the Church in Hanover Street, Boston, March 1, 1826. Andover: Printed by Flagg and Gould, 1826. First Edition. [11622]
Printed wrapper, wrapper fold split (still attached), 9 x 5 3/4 inches, 35 pp. Good. Pamphlet.
"Christianity a Distinct Religion" is the cover title. The text is Matthew 18:20," For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them."
Two main points: 1. What is it for an assembly of men to convene in the name of Christ? and 2. What is implied in the declaration that he is in the midst of them?
Stuart stresses that faith in Christ alone for salvation, and the worship of Him as Saviour, sets the Christian religion apart from all others.
Moses Stuart (1780-1852), born at Wilton, Connecticut. Stuart graduated with highest honors from Yale College in 1799, afterwards teaching at several posts, including as Tutor at Yale. He studied theology under Dr. Dwight and was ordained pastor of the Church in New Haven in 1806. From 1810 to 1848 he was Professor of Sacred Literature at Andover.
“Mr. (for he refused the title of Dr.) Stuart’s life was one of incessant labor, devoted chiefly to Biblical literature. In this he led the way in his own country with most happy results. His own contributions to sacred learning are very valuable; but perhaps he did even more by the impulse he gave to Biblical study, and the sound principles of Biblical exegesis which he instilled into the minds of his younger brethren, especially in America, than by the works which he himself published.” – M’Clintock & Strong.
