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.
A Short Elegy to the Memory of Her Husband
Funeral elegy for Hon. Richard Stockton (Princeton, 1781) by Rev. Samuel S. Smith. A mournful meditation on loss and grief, closing with comfort in the Redeemer's victory over death.
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A Discourse Occasioned by the Death of the Reverend George Whitefield
Funeral sermon for George Whitefield reflecting on Acts 11:24's Barnabas—a 'good man' full of the Holy Spirit and faith, fruitful in evangelism. Exhorts true holiness, sanctification, and zeal.
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Sermons
Samuel S. Smith's sermons: Preface and Discourse I argues causes of infidelity—vice, ignorance, vanity—rooted in Psalm 53:1 and urging moral and spiritual reform.
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A Discourse Delivered February 22, 1797, at the Funeral of Rev. Gilbert Tennent Snowden
Funeral sermon on Revelation 14:13: believers rest from earthly labors and enjoy rewards as their works follow. Encourages holy living and faithful ministry.
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A Discourse on the Nature and Reasonableness of Fasting
1795 Princeton sermon on the nature and reasonableness of fasting: its penitential purpose, proper practice, and the present causes urging public and private fasts.
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A Discourse on the Nature and Danger of Small Faults
1790 sermon warning that 'small' sins—indulgence, doubtful actions, and entertained temptations—corrupt conscience, quench the Holy Spirit, and lead to greater vice; urges vigilance and repentance.
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A Sermon on Slander
Sermon (1790) by Samuel Stanhope Smith condemning slander—malicious lies, partial truths, and social gossip—and urging charity and prudence in speech.
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A Discourse on the Guilt and Folly of Being Ashamed of Religion
Sermon (1790) arguing that being ashamed of religion is sinful and foolish. It exposes causes—fear of singularity, ridicule, and insincerity—and urges public profession of faith.
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A Funeral Sermon, on the Death of the Hon. Richard Stockton, Esq.
Funeral sermon (Princeton, 1781) on Hon. Richard Stockton: worldly felicity is flawed; true, lasting consolation and hope come from God's law and Christ's redeeming righteousness.
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The Obligations of the Confederate States of North America to Praise God: Two Sermons Preached at Pequea, Dec. 13th, 1781
Thanksgiving sermon (Dec 13, 1781) urging the Confederate States to praise God for providential deliverance in the Revolution and the preservation of civil liberty.
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A Wheel in the Middle of a Wheel: Or, Harmony and Connexion of Various Acts of Divine Providence: A Sermon
Sermon on Ezekiel's 'wheel within a wheel' vision explaining divine providence. Angels are portrayed as God's ministers; God governs natural, accidental, and moral causes to fulfill his purposes.
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