“Servant of God, Well Done”
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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.
“Servant of God, Well Done”
William Henry Roberts, D.D., LL.D.
Necrological report for William H. Roberts, D.D., LL.D.: Princeton Seminary alumnus, librarian, pastor, long-serving stated clerk and moderator, ecumenical leader and author.
A Manual for Ruling Elders and Church Sessions Containing the Laws and Usages of the Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A …
Comprehensive manual on the office of ruling elder, church sessions, and Presbyterian polity in the U.S.A., including Westminster Standards, discipline, judicatory rules, and forms.
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A Concise History of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America with an Address on the 200th Anniversary of the General Synod
Concise history of the Presbyterian Church in the USA, tracing colonial origins, immigrant influences, denominational divisions, revivals, and reunions through the early 20th century.
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The Reformation in Relation to Civil and Religious Liberty
Addresses on the Protestant Reformation's influence (1517–1917), showing how the printing press and Reformers (Luther, Calvin) advanced civil and religious liberty and government.
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The Church as It Is Today
Editorials urging the Presbyterian Church to reconcile democratic governance with efficiency by trusting capable, accountable leaders; also reports GA history, boards and mission statistics.
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Introduction to David McConaughy, The World Work of the Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A.
1912 course on Presbyterian missions outlining biblical basis, history, fields, methods, funds, achievements, and training for church missionary committees at home and abroad.
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Congratulatory Address from the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America [at the Princeton Centennial]
Centennial tribute to Princeton Seminary for a century of training ministers and defending the Bible, Calvinist doctrine, and Presbyterian polity. Praises missions and confessional fidelity.
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The New England Churches and the First Presbytery
Study of New England Puritan churches' adoption of the Westminster Confession and Cambridge Platform, their semi‑Presbyterian polity and ruling elders, and how Pennsylvania's liberty enabled the First Presbytery (1706).
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Address of Rev. Wm. H. Roberts, D.D., LL.D. at the Memorial Service for John McGill
Memorial service program honoring John McGill, treasurer of the Berean Building and Loan Association. Addresses praise his integrity, philanthropy, and Christian service.
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Christ Forsaken upon the Cross
Evangelistic sermon on Jesus' cry 'My God, My God...' explaining substitutionary atonement: Christ bore our sins, exposing sin's seriousness and God's justice and love.
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Calvinism in America
Argues that Calvinism (Westminster theology) shaped American republicanism, public education, and religious liberty, with Presbyterians central to Revolutionary and civic life.
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The Gospel for the World: A Sermon
A 1908 sermon affirming the Gospel's universal offer: God's love in giving His Son (John 3:16), salvation by faith for 'whosoever,' and the church's duty to evangelize the world.
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The Part Which American Presbyterians Have Had in Foreign Missions in the Past
Survey of American Presbyterian foreign missions: origins with Eliot and the Brainerds, Haystack Prayer Meeting and Samuel J. Mills, formation of boards and global expansion.
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Introduction to Minutes of the General Convention for Religious Liberty, 1776–1775
Introduction to the 1766–1775 minutes of a Presbyterian-General Convention defending religious liberty, framing a Plan of Union, and opposing an Episcopal hierarchy in the Colonies.
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One Hundred Years of the Presbyterian Church in Pennsylvania, 1803–1902
Address recounting the Presbyterian Church in Pennsylvania (1803–1902): revivals, Scotch-Irish influence, synod development, missions, and statistical growth. Emphasizes religious liberty and evangelism.
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Greetings — From the Alliance of Reformed Churches
Centennial address urging Presbyterian Home Missions to press domestic outreach across a growing, diverse America—responding to the Great Commission to preach the gospel to all nations.
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Biographical Catalogue of Princeton Theological Seminary, 1815–1932
Biographical Catalogue of Princeton Theological Seminary, 1815–1932, compiled by Edward H. Roberts (1933). Lists alumni, faculty, boards, trustees, and institutional history.
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Forty Years in Our China Mission, 1909–1919
1934 Covenanter Witness missionary issue: devotions and 'Forty Years in Our China Mission,' recounting expansion, Chinese church organization, schools, hospitals, and missionary workers.
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The Synod of 1882
Reformed Presbyterian journal with devotional notes and essays on covenant theology, Synod of 1882 reminiscences, and discussion of the Covenant of 1871 versus a proposed new form.
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