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The Confessional Presbyterian Archive is a curated digital library dedicated to preserving and promoting the writings of 17th–20th century Presbyterian pastors, teachers, and leaders. Featuring thousands of searchable texts, biographies, and historical resources, the archive provides direct access to the primary-source materials of American Presbyterianism.

Moses Drury Hoge

Discusses whether one must repent of original sin, clarifying 'repentance' and 'original sin'. Also a biographical tribute to Rev. Moses D. Hoge, his ministry, charity, and preaching.
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The Presbyterian Church and Religious Liberty in Virginia

Survey of Presbyterians in Virginia: Scotch-Irish settlement, leaders (Makemie, Samuel Davies), and the church's crucial role in securing religious and civil liberty and separation of church and state.
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Joseph Addison Alexander

1870 magazine excerpt profiling Joseph Addison Alexander. It sketches his prodigious language-learning, historical scholarship, dislike of metaphysics, and strict, systematic study habits.
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Manual of English Rhetoric

A 19th-century manual on English rhetoric and prose composition, covering invention, arrangement, style, figures of speech, sentence and paragraph structure, and prose forms.
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A Japanese and English Dictionary

Preface and introduction to J.C. Hepburn's 1867 Japanese–English dictionary, outlining compilation, kana tables, romanization, orthography, syllabary, pronunciation and usage notes.
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The Old Man and the Devils

Old man with a facial lump hides in a tree, joins devils dancing; they remove his lump as pledge. His neighbor repeats the trick and returns with lumps on both sides.
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Sermons on Various Subjects

Collection of sermons by Alexander Hewat addressing piety, purity, affliction, Christ's suffering, holiness, benevolence, patriotism and filial duty—rooted in Scripture and pastoral exhortation.
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Alexander Hewat, D.D.

Biographical notices of early American Presbyterian ministers Alexander Hewat and John Rosbrugh, recounting their lives, ministry, historical records, patriotism, and legacy.
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The Duty and Reasons of Christian Diligence

Sermon urging believers to "work out your salvation with fear and trembling" (Phil. 2:12–13). Emphasizes diligent use of means, reverent godly fear, perseverance, and reliance on God's grace.
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