Rev. Thomas Houston Collected Works
Rev. Thomas Houston Collected Works
Thomas Houston, born in Donegore, Co. Antrim Ireland in 1803, grew up in the ministry of William Stavely, a prominent figure among Irish Covenanters. His early Christian devotion led him to study at the Belfast Academical Institution in 1819 and later to theological training under Andrew Symington. Licensed to preach in 1826, Houston was called to serve at Knockbracken in 1828, where he remained for 54 years. He edited The Covenanter for 30 years, during which he engaged in theological debates, notably over the duties of civil magistrates. Houston also played a key role in the 1853 covenant renewal at Dervock and, from 1854 until his death in 1882, taught Church History and Theology at the R.P. Theological Hall in Belfast. A prolific author, his books include, “Parental Duties” (1844); “The Judgment of the Papacy” (1851); “A Memorial of Covenanting” (1857); “The Lord’s Supper: its Nature, Ends and Obligation” (1878); “The Dominion and Glory of the Redeemer” (1880); and “The Intercession of Christ” (1882). Many articles and smaller works were collected in a four volume set, including “Works, Doctrinal and Practical”.
These works are available here as black and white searchable pdfs.
Edward Donnelly, Lecture on Rev Thomas Houston July 2017
Thomas Houston, The Sketch of a Covenanter, 1830
Thomas Houston, Diary 1828-1832
Thomas Houston, Diary 1832-1834
Edward Donnelly, Introduction and Transcription of Thomas Houston Diary
Thomas Houston, The Christian Magistrate, 1832
Thomas Houston, The Reviewer Reviewed, 1833
The Reviewer Reviewed, and the Covenanter and Testimony of the Reformed Presbyterian Church Vindicated from the Perversions and Groundless Allegations of the Rev. John Paul in a Pamphlet, Entitled “The Covenanter Reviewed & Persecution Condemned.” By the Editor of “The Covenanter” (T. Houston).
Thomas Houston, The Faithful Minister's Walk With God, 1837
The faithful minister’s walk with God, removal by death, and future glory: a discourse, delivered at Rathfriland, on Sabbath, 14th May, 1837, on the occasion of the death of the Rev. John Stewart, pastor of the Reformed Presbyterian congregation, Rathfriland.
Thomas Houston, The Covenanter's Narrative and Plea, 1841
Thomas Houston, Parental Duties, 1844
Thomas Houston, Youthful Devotedness, 1849
Thomas Houston, Christian Baptism, 1853
Thomas Houston, Zion's Light Come, 1854
A discouse preached in encouragement to Holy effort, at the opening of Synod, July 10th 1854
Thomas Houston, The Fellowship-Prayer Meeting, 1856
Thomas Houston, memorial of Covenanting, 1857
Thomas Houston, Preface to 'True Psalmody', 1861
Thomas Houston, Divine Psalms against Human Paraphrases and Hymns, 1861
Review and response to a sermon preached by Rev William Johnston, Townsend Street, Belfast. ‘Psalms and Paraphrases’.
Thomas Houston, The Approved Servant of God, 1862
A discourse preached in the Reformed Presbyterian meeting-house, Bailiesmills, on Sabbath, November 23rd, 1862, on the occasion of the death of the Rev. John Wright Graham.
Thomas Houston, A Faithful Minister 'A Burning and Shing Light', 1866
A discourse preached in the Reformed Presbyterian Church, Loanhead, on the death of Rev William Anderson, 8th July 1866.
Thomas Houston, The Adoption of Sons, 1872
Thomas Houston, Plymouthism and Revivalism, Part 1, 1874 & Part 2, 1875
Part 1; Plymouthism and Revivalism
Part 2; Regeneration, Justification and Sanctification, scripturally stated, in opposition to Plymouthist and Revivalist errors.
Thomas Houston, Works Doctrinal and Practical Volume 1, 1876
Contents of Volume 1
Parental Duties
The Adoption of Sons
The Judgement of The Papacy
Thomas Houston, Works Doctrinal and Practical Volume 2, 1876
Contents of Volume 2
Youthful Devotedness
Fellowship Meetings
Thomas Houston, Works Doctrinal and Practical Volume 3, 1876
Contents of Volume 3
A Practical Treatise on Baptism
Memorial of Covenanting
Thomas Houston, Works Doctrinal and Practical Volume 4, 1876
Contents of Volume 4
Spiritual Consolation in Difficult Times (James Renwick)
Life of John Livingstone
The Races
Thomas Houston, The Lord's Supper 1878
Thomas Houston, The Dominion and Glory 1880
Thomas Houston, The Faithful Servant of God in Life and Death, 1880
A discourse preached at Kellswater, on Sabbath, June 6, 1880, in reference to the death of Rev. James Dick, D.D., Professor of Theology.
Thomas Houston, The Intercession of Christ 1882
Contents of The Intercession of Christ
The Intercession of Christ
Exposition of John 17
Prayer, Our Grand Duty and Privilege
Exposition of The Lord’s Prayer
A sermon on the death of the Rev. Thomas Houston, D.D., professor of ecclesiastical history and exegetical and pastoral theology in the Reformed Presbyterian Church, delivered at Knockbracken, 29 April 23rd, 1882; also, the address at his funeral, March 30th, 1882.