Samuel Davies Hoge
Biographical memorial of Rev. Samuel D. Hoge (1791–1826), a Presbyterian pastor and college professor noted for evangelical preaching, devoted family life, and early death.
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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.
Samuel Davies Hoge
December 14, 1863 Letter to Mary Parsons Greenleaf
Biographical excerpt on Moses D. Hoge’s mission to England, return to the Confederacy during the Civil War, family bereavement, and lecturing to raise relief funds.
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Blind Bartimeus; or the Story of a Sightless Sinner and His Great Physician
Devotional retelling of Blind Bartimaeus' healing (Matt 20; Mark 10; Luke 18), defending Gospel harmony and presenting miracles as redemptive, faith-centered signs.
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A Discourse, Delivered by the Rev. William J. Hoge, D.D., Collegiate Pastor of the Brick Presbyterian Church … on the Resignation of His Charge, July 21, 1861
Rev. W. J. Hoge's July 1861 farewell explains his resignation amid Civil War political divisions. He defends clergy sticking to gospel preaching and praying for all rulers.
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The Gospel Self-Supporting
Argues the New Testament and Mosaic law require material offerings (tithes) to support ministers. Critiques voluntary/business methods and urges faithful gospel giving.
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Mabel’s Summer in the Himalayas
Children’s tale of Mabel Grey sent from hot India to the Himalayas for health. It follows her preparations, tearful parting from parents, and the journey with her aunt.
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Bits About India
Missionary sketches of Indian life and customs—railway scenes, bazaars, pilgrimages, caste and household practices—intended to inform and aid Christian missions.
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A Memphian’s Trip to Europe with Cook’s Educational Party
Samuel Watson's 1873 travelogue of Cook's Educational Party, with letters from ministers and travelers, recounting the ocean voyage and European cities, churches, and sights.
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Old Elders
Central Presbyterian: a Paris letter praises electrical science as pointing to the spiritual God; a Synod of Virginia report details evangelistic labor, presbytery fields, and needs.
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The Unchangeable Word
Defends the Bible as divinely inspired, unchangeable, and authoritative. Miracles and clear phenomena authenticate revelation and fix core doctrines like sin and atonement.
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The Pre-Incarnate Christ
Argues for the divine authority of written Revelation and explores the pre-incarnate Christ (Wisdom) who rejoiced in creation and planned human redemption in covenantal love.
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“Lead Me to the Rock”
Devotional exhortation urging those beset by doubt, affliction, or spiritual decline to pray "Lead me to the rock that is higher than I," seeking Christ's comfort and repentance.
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Paul’s Summary of the Gospel
Interprets Paul's 'of him are ye in Christ Jesus'—Christ as our wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption. Emphasizes divine regeneration, union with Christ, and imputed righteousness.
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The Call to the Foreign Service, From the Characteristics of the Age; An Essay Read Before the Society of Inquiry … at Its Anniversary, Sept. 21, 1833
An 1833 review and essay urging vigorous foreign missions. It argues providence, science, and Bible/tract societies open fields (Persia, Turkey, Africa) and calls ministers to go.
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Mr. Irving and the Modern Prophetic School
1834 review questioning the authenticity of Ignatius' Epistles as proof for episcopacy and recounting Irvingite prophetic phenomena, largely critiqued as delusive or dangerous.
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Malcolm’s Travels in S. Eastern Asia
Reviews sermons debating the intermediate state and critiques Howard Malcom’s Travels in S.E. Asia, highlighting missionary misconceptions, hardships, and the character of non‑Christian peoples.
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The Court of England, During the Reign of the Stuarts; Including the Protectorate
Advocates that history be written vividly—like Scripture or Shakespeare—using living, pictorial scenes to engage youth and convey truth, not dry, abstract narrative.
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On the Relation Between Holy Scriptures and Some Parts of Geological Science
1841 essay surveys geology's rise and its challenge to traditional readings of Genesis—especially six-day creation and Noah's flood—assessing scientific evidence and scriptural interpretation.
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The General Assembly of 1841
Report of the 1841 General Assembly: the Church of Scotland's letter defends the church’s spiritual independence from civil courts, criticizes patronage, and urges prayer and missionary effort.
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Education in Bengal
Review of an 1841 report on education in Bengal: British policy promoted English instruction to form a native administrative class, outlining committees, schools, curricula and enrollment.
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