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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.
An Humble Enquiry into the Nature of the Dependency of the American Colonies upon the Parliament of Great-Britain, and the Right of Parliament to Lay Taxes …
An 18th-century pamphlet examining whether the British Parliament may rightfully tax the American colonies. It analyzes representation, constitutional principles, and colonial dependence.
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The Real Christians Hope in Death; or An Account of the Edifying Behaviour of Several Persons of Piety in their Last Moments: …
A collection of dying Christians' testimonies and reflections offering comfort and assurance of salvation. Includes biographical notice of Rev. J. J. Ulrick and pastoral exhortations.
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January 6, 1761 Letter
1761 letters describing a revival in Virginia and South Carolina: many conversions and baptisms—including numerous enslaved people—catechisms, and appeals for ministerial support.
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August 30, 1758 Letter
1758 letters reporting revival in Virginia and South Carolina: distribution of Christian books and widespread conversions, notably among enslaved Africans, with grateful ministers.
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September 7, 1756 Letter
Rev. Samuel Davies (1756) reports a religious awakening in Virginia—noting conversions among enslaved people, distribution of Christian books, and hopeful progress of faith.
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An Antidote Against Toryism, or the Curse of Meroz, in a Discourse on Judges 5th 23
1777 sermon by Nathaniel Whitaker applying Judges 5:23 ('Curse of Meroz') to condemn Tory neutrality, arguing liberty is God's cause and citizens must take up arms against tyranny.
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Two Sermons: On the Doctrine of Reconciliation
Whitaker defends the doctrine of reconciliation: God in Christ initiates pardon, not imputing sins, and answers opponents who deny total depravity and divine atonement.
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A Brief Narrative of the Indian Charity-School, in Lebanon in Connecticut, New England
Account of Rev. Eleazar Wheelock's Indian Charity School in Lebanon, CT, educating Native youth as missionaries and schoolmasters and soliciting British support with colonial endorsements.
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