Counsels of the Aged to the Young

by Archibald Alexander

Publisher:

Presbyterian Board of Publication

, 1852

Overview

Counsels of the Ages to the Young represents Archibald Alexander’s attempt to bridge the gap between generations. The elderly, he says, are reticent to give advice, and the young people resist taking it. This tract of practical advice draws from Archibald Alexander’s own experience, and aims to bring various generations in the church together. Alexander writes about developing good habits, resisting temptation, and practicing good piety.

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Key Features

• Personal experiences from the author
• Practical advice for developing good habits

Product Details

• Title: Counsels of the Aged to the Young
• Author: Archibald Alexander
• Publisher: Presbyterian Board of Publication
• Publication Date: 1837
• Pages: 67

About Archibald Alexander

Archibald Alexander (1772–1851) an American educator and theologian, he was President of Hampton-Sydney College (Virginia) from 1797 to 1806. In 1807 he became pastor of Pine Street Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia. He received the Doctor of Divinity in 1810 from the College of New Jersey. He is most noted as founder and first principal of Princeton Seminary serving there from 1812 to 1840. As principal and professor of theology, he is considered the first of the great “Princeton theologians.” He continued as professor at Princeton until his death in 1851. He was buried in Princeton Cemetery.