A Discourse Addressed to the Alumni of the Princeton Theological Seminary

A Discourse Addressed To The Alumni Of The Princeton Theological Seminary" by William B. Sprague. This commemorative discourse, delivered at the Princeton Theological Seminary's semi-centennial celebration on April 30, 1862, surveys the institution's origins, leadership, and influence. It emphasizes the power of the Seminary—its foundation by church leaders, its location, its ties to the College, and the impact of its Professors (Alexander, Miller, Murray, Armstrong, and others)—and the wide reach of its graduates in ministry, education, missions, literature, and denominational life. The Appendix records the Fiftieth Anniversary celebration with prayers, speeches, reports, and generous benefactions that sustained the school. Sprague also reflects on the Seminary's ecumenical spirit and its fidelity to Presbyterian doctrine while engaging with other denominations. The discourse closes with calls for gratitude, continued support, and a pledge of mutual obligation among alumni and friends to advance the Seminary's mission in the church and world.