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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.

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The Scripture Doctrine of Appropriation Which Is in the Nature of Saving Faith, Stated and Illustrated (1793)

Sermons on the Scripture doctrine of saving faith, its appropriation and assurance. Argues faith is confident trust in Jesus Christ, the Son of God, grounded in Scripture and confessions.

John Anderson, D.D. ⬩ 1797

Vindiciae Cantus Dominici

John Anderson (1800) defends singing the Book of Psalms in solemn public worship, arguing Scripture alone should govern praise and opposing human hymns and musical innovations.

John Anderson, D.D. ⬩ 1800

A Sermon, Preached September 20th, 1793

1793 sermon urging national repentance amid pestilence and war—"O LORD, in wrath remember mercy" (Hab.3). Calls public fasting and acknowledges divine judgment and providence.

John Mitchell Mason ⬩ 1793

Mercy Remembered in Wrath

John M. Mason’s 1795 Thanksgiving sermon praises God’s mercy amid national sin, recounts deliverance from war and domestic rebellion, and urges public gratitude and repentance.

John Mitchell Mason ⬩ 1795

The Address and Constitution of the New-York Missionary Society

1796 Address and constitution of the New-York Missionary Society urging united evangelical effort, funds, and cooperation for foreign missions; affirms Reformed doctrines.

John Mitchell Mason ⬩ 1796

Hope for the Heathen

1797 sermon urging missionary outreach to the heathen, arguing God’s providence will bring Gentiles into Christ and universal knowledge of God. An appeal for foreign missions.

John Mitchell Mason ⬩ 1797

Letters on Frequent Communion

Letters urging frequent communion as a Christian duty, defending it from objections and opposing sacramental fasts and other unwarranted appendages to the Lord's Supper.

John Mitchell Mason ⬩ 1798

A Funeral Oration on General Washington, Delivered February 22, 1800

Funeral oration for General George Washington praising his military and civic leadership, moral virtue, humility, and the providential role he played in founding the United States.

John Mitchell Mason ⬩ 1800

The Case of the Scotch Presbyterians, of the City of New-York

Account of the Scotch Presbyterian congregation in New York (1720s–1760s) repeatedly denied incorporation; petitions blocked by Episcopalian influence and the Board of Trade, arguing for religious liberty.

John Rodgers ⬩ 1773

Holiness the Nature and Design of the Gospel of Christ

John Rodgers ⬩ 1780

May 30, 1783 Letter to George Washington

John Rodgers ⬩ 1783

The Divine Goodness Displayed in the American Revolution

John Rodgers ⬩ 1784

May 30, 1789 Letter to George Washington

John Rodgers ⬩ 1789

A Caution Against Declension in the Ways of Practical Piety

John Rodgers warns against growing weary in well‑doing, urging perseverance in practical piety and faithful duties to God, neighbor, and self with eternal reward promised.

John Rodgers ⬩ 1791

The Danger of Losing the Soul

Late-18th-century American collection of sermons addressing ministerial piety, church unity, scriptural clarity, and the reality of judgment and everlasting punishment.

John Rodgers ⬩ 1791

The Nature and Advantages of the Fear of the Lord

Preface and table of contents for The American Preacher (1791), a collected volume of sermons by prominent U.S. ministers promoting Christian instruction, charity, and church unity.

John Rodgers ⬩ 1791

The Value of the Soul

Late-18th-century American collection of sermons addressing ministerial piety, Christian union, Scripture clarity, and the value and redemption of the soul.

John Rodgers ⬩ 1791

The Faithful Servant Rewarded

Funeral sermon on Matthew 25: the faithful servant is rewarded. Describes Christian character—love, diligence, faithfulness—and the reward of acceptance and approbation at Christ’s judgment.

John Rodgers ⬩ 1795

A Charge to the Rev. Mr. Joseph Bullen, First Missionary to the Indians

John Rodgers ⬩ 1800

Preface to John McKnight, Six Sermons upon Faith

John Rodgers, John Witherspoon ⬩ 1790

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The Scripture Doctrine of Appropriation Which Is in the Nature of Saving Faith, Stated and Illustrated (1793)

Vindiciae Cantus Dominici

A Sermon, Preached September 20th, 1793

Mercy Remembered in Wrath

The Address and Constitution of the New-York Missionary Society

Hope for the Heathen

Letters on Frequent Communion

A Funeral Oration on General Washington, Delivered February 22, 1800

The Case of the Scotch Presbyterians, of the City of New-York

Holiness the Nature and Design of the Gospel of Christ

May 30, 1783 Letter to George Washington

The Divine Goodness Displayed in the American Revolution

May 30, 1789 Letter to George Washington

A Caution Against Declension in the Ways of Practical Piety

The Danger of Losing the Soul

The Nature and Advantages of the Fear of the Lord

The Value of the Soul

The Faithful Servant Rewarded

A Charge to the Rev. Mr. Joseph Bullen, First Missionary to the Indians

Preface to John McKnight, Six Sermons upon Faith

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