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.
The Enlargement of Christ’s Kingdom, the Object of a Christian’s Prayers and Exhortations
Sermon urging Christians to pray and labor for the enlargement of Christ’s kingdom. Stresses spreading the pure Gospel, removing obstacles, and promoting missionary effort.
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Recommendation of Sinclare Kelburn, The Divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ Asserted and Proved
Sermon defending the divinity of Jesus, arguing from Scripture (John 20:28; John 1; Micah 5) and expounding divine attributes — eternity, omnipresence, and omniscience.
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May 21, 1761 Letter to John Forfitt
1761 letters describing the state of religion in Virginia and South Carolina: frontier conversions (including many negroes), Cherokee threats, and urgent need for ministers and books.
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May 6, 1760 Letter to John Forfitt
Letters (1760) describe religion in Virginia and South Carolina: frontier violence, scarce ministers, and missions to Cherokees and enslaved Africans. Reports growing literacy, Sabbath observance, and urgent need for books.
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Preface to William Twisse’s the Scriptures’ Sufficiency to Determine All Matters of Faith
Argues that the Holy Scriptures, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, are sufficient to determine all matters of faith and provide believers with infallible assurance against Papist objections.
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Our Lord Jesus Christ God-Man: With a Vindication of His Proper Godhead
Sermon defending the proper Godhead of Jesus Christ against Socinian/Unitarian errors, surveying historical heresies and arguing from Scripture (e.g. Romans 9:5; John 1).
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The Character of Haman
Sermon on Haman (esther 5:13) warning against ambition, pride, and cruelty; illustrates God's providence in humbling the proud and exhorts holy courage, contentment, and piety.
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Death the Christian’s Gain
Thomas Reese's sermon teaches that death is the Christian's gain, delivering believers from sin, suffering, and worldly evils. It promises perfected fellowship with Christ, angels, and the redeemed.
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An Essay on the Influence of Religion on Civil Society
Argues religion undergirds civil society: belief in God's rewards and punishments supplies moral sanctions that make laws effective and support public education.
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