The Ruling Elder at Work
Practical manual for Presbyterian ruling elders outlining nomination, duties, Session procedures, sacraments, discipline, and relations with Presbytery, Synod, and General Assembly.
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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.
The Ruling Elder at Work
Historical Atlas and Chronology of the Life of Jesus Christ: A Text Book and Companion to a Harmony of the Gospels
Historical atlas and chronology (1899) mapping the life of Jesus with maps, timelines, and period analyses; a classroom companion to Gospel harmonies.
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The Evergreen: Songs for the Sunday School, Sanctuary and Home Circle
1873 hymnal 'The Evergreen' (E.A. Hoffman): a collection of devotional hymns and music emphasizing praise, salvation in Christ, following Jesus, and Sabbath-school songs.
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Happy Songs for the Sunday School, Social Meeting and the Home Circle
Collection of devotional hymns by Elisha A. Hoffman for Sunday-schools, social meetings, and the home circle. Themes include Jesus' love, Sabbath, pilgrimage to heaven, and children's worship.
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Spiritual Songs for Gospel Meetings and the Sunday School
19th-century hymnbook of spiritual songs for gospel meetings, Sunday Schools, and prayer meetings. Emphasizes Christ's atonement, the blood of Christ, redemption and personal devotion.
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Sunday-School Songs: A Treasury of Devotional Hymns and Tunes for the Sunday-School
1880 Sunday‑School hymnal of devotional and instructional hymns for children and workers—praise, pilgrimage, and faithful‑living songs (Isaiah 33 quoted).
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Spiritual Songs No. 2 for Gospel Meetings and the Sunday School
An 1883 gospel-meetings hymnal containing evangelistic and devotional songs focused on prayer, salvation, service, and temperance.
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Best Hymns: From All the Books and New Ones to Be Made the Best: Selections from Over
Late-19th-century hymnal edited by Rev. Elisha A. Hoffman, collecting over 100 popular hymns focused on salvation, promises, Christ's return, and congregational worship.
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The Grace of God, in the Gift of the Holy Spirit
James Hoge's 1832 sermon explains the Holy Spirit’s person, deity, and role in applying redemption. Scripture proves His real existence, distinct personality, and divinity.
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April 18, 1836 Letter from the Presbytery of Columbus to the Presbytery of Chillicothe
Record of the Chillicothe Presbytery (1799–1889) recounting debates over disciplining slaveholders and replies from other presbyteries who were reluctant to act.
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Dr. Hoge on New Tests
1838 Jaffna mission letter reports severe budget cuts: schools and seminary reduced, staff and students dismissed, printing and outreach curtailed. Appeals for steady support.
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James Hoge, D.D.
Encyclopedia of the Presbyterian Church in the United States (Northern & Southern), edited by Alfred Nevin. Contains denominational history and biographical sketches of ministers.
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Sermons Selected from the Manuscripts of the Late Moses Hoge, D.D.
Moses Hoge urges ministers to pursue personal holiness and vigilance. From 1 Cor 9:21 he warns against self-deception and urges perseverance, self-examination, and faithful ministry.
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Christian Heroism: A Sermon Occasioned by the Death of Rev. John D. Blair
A funeral sermon on Christian heroism urging believers to face death with faith and perseverance, following Paul's example that Christ's gospel conquers fear and comforts the dying.
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John Blair Hoge
Biography of Rev. John Blair Hoge (1790–1826), a gifted Virginia Presbyterian preacher celebrated for eloquence, piety, and pastoral influence; his health failed after years of service.
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A Gift to the Library
Discusses iconoclasm and biblical commands against idolatry, and reports a donated Moses Hoge manuscript arguing Union Seminary's continuity with early 19th-century theological education.
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September 10, 1801 Letter to Ashbel Green
Early-1800s American revival accounts describing intense emotional conversions, mass baptisms and extraordinary manifestations across Kentucky, Tennessee, and Georgia.
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Presbytery of Hanover
Richmond 1810 newspaper issue with local notices, auctions, shipping and London imports, patent-medicine ads, a promotion of Weems's Life of Washington, and reports on Spanish America.
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Sketch of the History of the Church in Virginia
1813 concise history of Virginia to 1781 with biographical sketches; recounts early exploration, Roanoke and Jamestown settlements, Powhatan confederacy, and colonial development.
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