Prof. Bruce vs. Prof. Shedd
Defends evangelical Christianity vs. rationalism and Unitarianism, affirms individual salvation and pulpit authority. Discusses atonement debates and the use of parables in preaching.
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Archives
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.
Prof. Bruce vs. Prof. Shedd
An Address in Memory of George Yardley Taylor, M.D.: … Commemorative of the Paotingfu Martyrs in the Presbyterian Church, Burlington, N.J., November 26, 1900
Memorial address for Dr. George Y. Taylor, a Presbyterian missionary physician in China—humble, devoted surgeon—killed in the Boxer uprising. Celebrates his faith and urges new volunteers.
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An Oration Delivered Before the Philadelphia Medical Society, Pursuant to Appointment
Hugh L. Hodge's 1823 address defends the dignity of medicine, urging rigorous study, broad learning (languages, anatomy, chemistry, natural philosophy) and moral responsibility in physicians.
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A Lecture Introductory to the Course on Obstetrics and Diseases of Women and Children in the University of Pennsylvania, For the Session of 1835–6
Hugh L. Hodge's 1835 University of Pennsylvania introductory lecture on obstetrics and diseases of women and children, arguing that obstetrics is a scientific medical discipline and honoring past professors.
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An Eulogium on William P. Dewees, M.D., Delivered Before the Medical Students of the University of Pennsylvania, November 5, 1842
1842 eulogy for Dr. William P. Dewees praising his rise from modest origins to leadership in American obstetrics, reforms in midwifery, and commitment to medical education and care.
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A Memoir of Thomas C. James, M.D., Read Before the College of Physicians of Philadelphia
Memoir of Dr. Thomas C. James by Hugh L. Hodge, celebrating his modesty, benevolence, professional skill, literary tastes, and devout Christian faith and humility.
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A Valedictory Address to the Graduates of the University of Pennsylvania, Delivered April 6, 1850
Valedictory address to medical graduates urging rigorous study, devotion to scientific principles, intellectual liberty, and public service. Celebrates progress through education and science.
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On Criminal Abortion; A Lecture Introductory to the Course on Obstetrics, and Diseases of Women and Children
H.L. Hodge's 1854 lecture on obstetrics argues the fetus is an independent living being from conception and defends obstetrics' duty to preserve maternal and infant life.
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On Diseases Peculiar to Women, Including Displacements of the Uterus
1860 medical treatise by Hugh L. Hodge on diseases peculiar to women, detailing uterine irritation, displacement, sedation, symptoms, and treatments (pessaries, hygiene, surgery). Includes clinical illustrations.
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The Principles and Practice of Obstetrics
Preface tracing the rise of obstetrics from midwifery to a scientific medical discipline in Europe and the U.S., noting key practitioners, schools, and institutional developments.
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On the “Synclitism” of the Foetal Head in the Natural Labour
1870 obstetrics paper (L. Hodge) on synclitism: the fetal head's parallel alignment with pelvic planes and detailed mechanics of flexion, rotation, and descent in vertex labour.
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On Compression of the Foetal Head by the Forceps and Cephalotribe
1874 medical paper on fetal-head compression by forceps and cephalotribe. Reviews skull compressibility, risks (asphyxia, placental separation), and guidance for safer forceps use.
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Address in Surgery: Delivered Before the Medical Society of the State of Pennsylvania
1877 surgical address reviewing recent advances: Listerian antisepsis and germ theory; bloodless operations with Esmarch's elastic tourniquet and ligatures; limb-measurement methods; rising preference for ether.
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What Is Presbyterian Law as Defined by the Church Courts?
Practical guide to Presbyterianism—its government, officers, courts, history and Westminster standards. Records General Assembly decisions to 1898 and traces American origins.
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America and Africa: The Annual Discourse at the Seventy-First Anniversary of the African Colonization Society
1888 discourse on God's sovereignty and national judgment. Rev. J. A. Hodge criticizes America's treatment of Indians and enslaved Africans and urges national responsibility.
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Keep Yourselves in the Love of God
A short devotional urging believers to abide in Christ's love, seek intimacy with him, and pursue conformity to his image through obedience and perseverance.
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Historical Note: The Organization of the Synod of Brazil
Argues that the ministry requires a divine, Spirit-led call rather than mere vocational choice. Reports the growth of Presbyterian missions and the organization of the Synod of Brazil amid social and political change.
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Recognition After Death
Hodge defends the soul's immortality and the certainty of recognition after death, answering objections about bodily dependence, soul 'sleep', and the nature of heaven to comfort mourners.
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