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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.
The Address and Petition of a Number of the Clergy of Various Denominations in the City of Philadelphia
Philadelphia clergy (1793) petition the Pennsylvania legislature to pass laws against vice: enforce the Lord’s Day, curb taverns and gaming, and prohibit theatrical exhibitions.
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A Draught of the Form of the Government and Discipline of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America
1787 Form of Government and Discipline of the Presbyterian Church (USA). Defines officers (pastors, ruling elders, deacons), judicatory courts (session, presbytery, synod), sacraments and discipline.
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Serious Considerations on the Election of a President
A 19th-century pamphlet urging voters to reject Thomas Jefferson for his deism and rejection of Scripture; it attacks his views on the Flood, race, and Bible in schools.
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Mirabilia Dei Inter Indicos
David Brainerd's 1745 journal recounts missionary work among New Jersey and Pennsylvania Indians: preaching, conversions, baptisms, and the spread of divine grace.
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A Vindication of the Religion of Mr. Jefferson and a Statement of His Services in the Cause of Religious Liberty
Defense of Jefferson's role in securing religious liberty; argues civil government must not coerce conscience or favor denominations, upholding separation of church and state.
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An Essay on the Best System of Liberal Education, Adapted to the Genius of the Government of the United States
Essay (1799) urging Maryland and the U.S. to adopt a uniform, state-supported system of public education with preparatory schools and separation from sectarian control.
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The Transitory and Evanescent Nature of all Sublunary things: Being the Substance of Two Discourses Delivered in the Presbyterian Church of St. Croix
A 1782 sermon arguing worldly pleasures, honors, and wealth are transient. It exhorts Christians to disengage their affections from temporal things and fix them on eternal realities.
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Select Sermons on Interesting Subjects, Vol. 2
Sermon on John 3:16: the astonishing love of God and the gospel. Argues that saving faith in Christ is the sole condition of salvation and explains its nature and fruits.
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Select Sermons on Interesting Subjects, Vol. 1
Hugh Knox's sermon collection urges reverence for God's name and Christian piety, treating worship (psalmody), the danger of sinful pleasure, salvation in Christ, and church security.
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The Moral and Religious Miscellany, or, Sixty-One Aphoretical Essays, on Some of the Most Important Christian Doctrines and Virtues
Sixty-one concise aphoristic essays by Hugh Knox on key Christian doctrines and virtues—conversion, sanctification, sacraments and practical holiness—meant for meditation and conference.
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