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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.

The Prayer of a Soldier

Devotional pieces: 'The Prayer of a Soldier' connects soldiers' prayers to Christ's Gethsemane and atonement. 'Finding and Following God's Plan' affirms God's providence and design.
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The Lamb in the Midst of the Throne

Affirms Christ as the true focal center of worship—the Lamb in the midst of the throne—and urges worship to direct hearts to Him, in line with Reformation and Westminster principles.
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The Joy of the Lord

Devotional sermon "The Joy of the Lord": Scripture as the source of abiding joy and salvation. Calls believers to rejoice amid trials and to live a consistent, faithful Christian life.
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The Seed Is the Word of God

Argues faithful preaching—the Word accompanied by the Spirit—is God's means of conversion and growth. A second essay examines 'buried by baptism' in Rom. 6 and Col. 2.
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Liaison with God

An essay on mankind's broken 'liaison' with God through sin and its restoration by Christ's atonement and the Spirit's regeneration. Urges steadfast faith and Scripture's authority.
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Review of Paul T. Fuhrmann, God-Centered Religion

Reviews defending biblical authority against higher criticism, affirming Mosaic authorship and archaeology's support for Israel's history. Critiques naturalistic evolution and urges evangelism.
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Review of Oswald T. Allis, The Five Books of Moses

Defense of Mosaic authorship and biblical authority against higher criticism; argues archaeology bolsters the Pentateuch and upholds Scripture's redemptive supernaturalism.
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Unto Him That Loveth Us

A devotional reflection on Christ's enduring, personal love and the assurance of salvation through His atoning death. Encouragement for believers in suffering, citing Revelation and John.
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The Evening Service

Oct 1942 Southern Presbyterian Journal promoting denominational home missions and evangelism, urging evening worship and chaplaincy, centered on the cross and Christian devotion.
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Basic Principles of Presbyterian-Episcopal Union

Opposes a Presbyterian–Episcopal union, defending the Apostles' and Nicene Creeds, Presbyterian polity, and Reformed worship. Warns the merger would compromise elders' offices and worship purity.
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The Faith of a Soldier

Homiletic reflection urging prayer and steadfast Christian faith for soldiers in wartime, commending the centurion's humble, trusting example and practical compassion.
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Our Southern Presbyterian Banners

Southern Presbyterian Journal (May 1942) urges revival of covenanted Presbyterianism: Christ's headship, authority of Scripture and Westminster standards, and a vigorous commitment to missions.
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Observations on Evolution

Forum essays (1940) defending biblical authority against evolutionary naturalism, contrasting mediate vs immediate creation, and affirming Christ's uniqueness and miracles.
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An Interview with Professor Karl Barth

Interview with Karl Barth on the authority of Scripture, revelation, and the centrality of Christ. He addresses sin, history, reason, eschatology, and certainty of faith.
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