The Spiritual Steward; A Sermon Preached At The Meeting Of The Associate Reformed Synod, In The City Of New-York October 21, 1802

Eighteen hundred and two, New York City, a synod gathered and a searching voice rose from the pulpit. Alexander Proudfit's The Spiritual Steward is a historic Christian sermon that confronts spiritual leadership and duty with remarkable clarity and urgency. Duty still demands our attention. Preached before the Associate Reformed Synod, this reformed Presbyterian sermon unfolds the high calling and sobering responsibilities of the gospel ministry, pressing home the duties of gospel ministers as stewards of souls, truth and grace. For readers of Jonathan Edwards and other classic divines, this early American sermon stands as a rich example of early 19th century theology, shaped by the pressures and possibilities of a young republic. It speaks directly as a Christian stewardship sermon, yet also serves as a sermon resource for pastors who seek depth, seriousness and pastoral warmth in their preaching. As a primary source for church historians, the Spiritual Steward sermon, 1802, reveals how the Associate Reformed Church understood ministry, accountability and the care of Christ's flock in the formative years of American Presbyterianism. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. This careful modern edition preserves the gravity and cadence of Proudfit's original New York synod sermon while making it accessible for contemporary devotional reading, pastoral study and the shelves of serious classic literature collectors.