Mason, John Mitchell 1770-1829

John Mitchell Mason was born on March 19, 1770 in New York City. He attended Columbia University, receiving a bachelor's degree in 1789. In 1792 Mason succeeded his father as pastor of a small ministry in New York. During his tenure with this congregation, he quickly expanded the membership by 600 people. In 1794 Mason received a doctor of divinity degree from Princeton University. He established and organized the first theological seminary of the Associate Reformed Church (now Union Theological Seminary) in 1804, and he helped to establish the Christian Magazine in 1806. He also served as a trustee of Columbia University from 1795 to 1811, and was provost of that institution from 1811 to 1816. While serving as provost, Mason became minister of the Murray Street Church in New York City in 1812. Declining health from excessive work forced him to take leave of his duties in 1816, and then again after suffering a slight stroke upon his return. Following this second recovery, Mason accepted a position as president at the newly reopened Dickinson College, beginning his term in the fall of 1821.Mason's short, three-year tenure was an administrative success but a personal disaster. John Mitchell Mason married Ann Lefferts in 1792, and the couple had seven children. His son James Hall Mason graduated from Dickinson in 1822 and immediately began teaching at the Grammar School. Tragically, James contracted typhoid fever and died that November. His daughter, Catherine Van Vechten, also died in 1822. These events, as well as Mason's still declining health, led to his decision to resign in 1824 and return to New York City. John Mitchell Mason himself died there on December 26, 1829.
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John Mitchell Mason was born on March 19, 1770 in New York City. He attended Columbia University, receiving a bachelor's degree in 1789. In 1792 Mason succeeded his father as pastor of a small ministry in New York. During his tenure with this congregation, he quickly expanded the membership by 600 people. In 1794 Mason received a doctor of divinity degree from Princeton University. He established and organized the first theological seminary of the Associate Reformed Church (now Union Theological Seminary) in 1804, and he helped to establish the Christian Magazine in 1806. He also served as a trustee of Columbia University from 1795 to 1811, and was provost of that institution from 1811 to 1816. While serving as provost, Mason became minister of the Murray Street Church in New York City in 1812. Declining health from excessive work forced him to take leave of his duties in 1816, and then again after suffering a slight stroke upon his return. Following this second recovery, Mason accepted a position as president at the newly reopened Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, beginning his term in the fall of 1821.
Because of his popularity and reputation as an orator, Mason seemed an appropriate choice to lead the College. During his time as president, Mason altered aspects of the college curriculum and initiated the issuance of reports twice a year to parents and guardians of the students. He also shifted the school year so that commencement would be held in late June or early July, with the new school year beginning in September.
John Mitchell Mason married Ann Lefferts in 1792, and the couple had seven children. Their son James Hall Mason graduated from Dickinson in 1822 and immediately began teaching at the Grammar School. Unfortunately, James soon contracted typhoid fever and died that November. Their daughter, Catherine Van Vechten, also died in 1822. These tragic events, as well as Mason's still declining health, led to his decision to resign in 1824. John Mitchell Mason died in New York City on December 26, 1829. http://chronicles.dickinson.edu/encyclo/m/ed_masonJM.html

Annals of the American Pulpit, Volume 4 - 1860 (page 1)





Memoirs of John M. Mason, D. D., S. T. P. - (1856) Van Vechten, Jacob, 1788-1871

The complete works of John M. Mason, D.D. (Volume 1) - (1849) Mason, John M. (John Mitchell), 1770-1829
Introduction
Catholic communion
Letters on Frquent Communion
Considerations on Lots
The complete works of John M. Mason, D.D. (Volume 2) - (1849) Mason, John M. (John Mitchell), 1770-1829
On Religious Controversy: Introduction to the Christian's Magazine
Review -- Essays on Episcopacy
Church of God
The complete works of John M. Mason, D.D. (Volume 3) - (1849) Mason, John M. (John Mitchell), 1770-1829
Sermon 1. The Gospel for the Poor
Sermon 2. Divine Judgments
Sermon 3. Mercy Remembered in Wrath
Sermon 4. Hope for the Heathen
Sermon 5. Pardon of Sins
Sermon 6. Living Faith
Sermon 7. Messiah's Throne
Sermon 8. Christian Mourning
Sermon 9. Full Assurance of Faith and Hope
Sermon 10. Evangelical Ministry Exemplified
Sermon 11. Salvation by Grace
Lecture. Psalm 23
Lecture. Psalm 8
Lecture Matthew 27:1-5
Sermon 1. Ministerial Fidelity
Sermon 2. The Christian Warfare
Sermon 3. The Christian Warfare
The complete works of John M. Mason, D.D. (Volume 4) - (1849) Mason, John M. (John Mitchell), 1770-1829
Sermon 4. Nature and Necessity of Regeneration
Sermon 5. Works of the Flesh and Spirit Distinguished
Sermon 6. True Honor
Sermon 7. Apostolic Commission
Sermon 8. Nonconformity to the World
Sermon 9. The Fountain of Life
Sermon 10. The Gospel Offer
Sermon 11. The Gospel no Cause of Shame
Sermon 12. On Steadfastness in Religious Sentiment
Speech on Resignation of Pastoral Charge
Death of David Hume, Esq., and Samuael Finley, D.D. -- A Constrast
Conversation with a Young Traveler
Oration on the Death of Washington
Oration on the Death of Hamilton
Voice of Warning
The writings of the late John M. Mason, D.D. : consisting of sermons, essays, and miscellanies, including essays already published in the "Christian magazine" (Volume 1) - (1832) Mason, John M. (John Mitchell), 1770-1829
Preface
Sermon 1. The Gospel for the Poor -- Luke 7:22
Sermon 2. Divine Judgments -- Habbakuk 3:2
Sermon 3. Mercy Remembered in Wrath -- Psalm 103:10
Sermon 4. Hope for the Heathen -- Isaiah 25:6, 7
Sermon 5. Pardon of Sin in the Blood of Jesus -- Ephesians 1:7
Sermon 6. Living Faith -- Acts 15:9 compared with Galatians 5:6
Sermon 7. Messiah's Throne -- Hebrews 1:8
Sermon 8. Christian Mourning -- 1 Thessalonians 4:13, 14
Sermon 9. Full Assurance of Faith and Hope -- 2 Timothy 1:12
Sermon 10. The Evangelical Ministry Exemplified in the Apostle Paul -- Acts 20:17-27
Sermon 11. Salvation by Grace -- Ephesians 2:8
The writings of the late John M. Mason, D.D. : consisting of sermons, essays, and miscellanies, including essays already published in the "Christian magazine" (Volume 2) - (1832) Mason, John M. (John Mitchell), 1770-1829
Lecture. Psalm 23
Lecture. Psalm 8
Lecture. Matthew 27:1-5
Sermon 1. Ministerial Fidelity Illustrated and Vindicated -- John 18:23
Sermon 2. The Christian Warfare -- 1 Timothy 6:12
Sermon 3. The Christian Warfare Continued -- 1 Timothy 6:12
Sermon 4. Nature and Necessity of Regeneration -- John 3:5
Sermon 5. Works of the Flesh and spirit distinguished -- John 3:6
Sermon 6. True Honor -- John 5:44
Sermon 7. Apostolic commission -- Luke 24:47
Sermon 8. Non-Conformity to the World -- Romans 12:2
Sermon 9. The Fountain of Life -- John 7:37
Sermon 10. The Gospel Offer -- John 6:37
Sermon 11. The Gospel No Cause of Shame -- Romans 1:16
Sermon 12. On Steadfastness in Religious Sentiment -- Ephesians 4:14
The writings of the late John M. Mason, D.D. : consisting of sermons, essays, and miscellanies, including essays already published in the "Christian magazine" (Volume 3) - (1832) Mason, John M. (John Mitchell), 1770-1829
On Religious Controversy, being an introduction to "Christian Magazine"
Review:
Essays on Episcopacy
Considerations on Lots
Contrasts Between the Death of Hume and Finley
The writings of the late John M. Mason, D.D. : consisting of sermons, essays, and miscellanies, including essays already published in the "Christian magazine" (Volume 4) - (1832) Mason, John M. (John Mitchell), 1770-1829
Church of God
Letters on Frequent Communion
Letters on Minister's Salaries
Address to the People of the United States upon the formation of the American Bible Society
Funeral Oration on the Death of General Washington
Funeral Oration on the Death of General Hamilton
The Columbian Preacher : or, a Collection of Original Sermons, from Preachers of Eminence in the United States ; Embracing the Distinguishing Doctrines of Grace, Volume 1 - (1808) Elliot, Nathan, 1725-1798
Includes sermons by
Samuel Austin,
On the imcomparable excellency of religion as the life of man -- Deuteronomy 32:47
God glorified in building up Zion -- Psalms 102:16
Calvin Chapin,
The sinner warned -- Genesis 19:17
The Saint encouraged -- Isaiah 3;10
David Tappan,
The ground of the Believers triumph in the Cross of Christ -- Galatians 6:14
Moses Hemmenway,
"Be watchful and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die." (Reve.ation 3:2) -- Haggai 1:4, 5
Seth Williston,
God's treating every man agreeable to his moral character, shown to be consistent, with his blessing the seed of the righteous, and cursing the seed of the wicked -- Ezekiel 18:20 (2 sermons)
David Porter,
On the nature and power of truth -- John 18:38 (2 sermons)
E. Porter,
Love to Christ -- John 21:17
Timothy Dwight,
The folly, guilt, and mischiefs of duelling -- Proverbs 22:17
Stephen Fenn,
Christians bound to distinguish themselves from the world -- Matthew 5:47
Samuel Miller,
The appropriate duty and ornament of the female sex -- Acts 9:36-41
John M. Mason, and
Messiah's Throne -- Hebrews 1:8
David Osgood
Importance of professing and practising religion -- Joshua 24:15
The Claims of Episcopacy Refuted : In a Review of the Essays of the Right Reverend Bishop Hobart, and Other Advocates of Diocesan Episcopacy - (1838) Mason, John M. (John Mitchell), 1770-1829
Essays on the church of God - (1843) Mason, John M. (John Mitchell), 1770-1829
Gift of Mrs. C.H. Knox & Mrs. S.V.V. Huntington
A Plea for Sacramental Communion on Catholick Principles - (1816) Mason, John M. (John Mitchell), 1770-1829
The Voice of Warning to Christians, by John Mitchell Mason (1800)
Thomas Jefferson charged as an infidel and unfit to be President of the United States.
The Christian's Magazine, Volume 3 - 1810
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