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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.
Account of the Transit of Venus Over the Sun’s Disc, Observed by the Revd. John Ewing, … at Philadelphia … June 3rd, 1769
Transactions Vol. I (1789): mathematical and astronomical papers—Rittenhouse's orrery, calculations and observations of the 1769 Transit of Venus, and proposals for observatories.
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The Psalms of David in Meeter
1650 Scottish metrical Paraphrase of the Psalms, approved by the General Assembly for congregational and family singing; includes prefatory acts and several Psalm paraphrases.
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The Evangelization of the Great West
Survey of evangelizing the American West: rapid settlement and prosperity clash with materialism, lax restraints, and clergy shortages. Urges committed ministers and church support.
Why I Am Glad to Be a Covenanter Minister
Collection of Reformed Presbyterian ministers' testimonies explaining why they joyfully serve: preaching Christ, upholding covenant truth, missionary zeal and civil/religious liberty.
“This Is a Christian Nation”: Decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in the Case of Holy Trinity Church versus the United States - With Annotations
A court opinion surveys colonial charters, state constitutions, and public customs to argue America is historically a 'Christian nation' and that law presumes religion's role in civic life.
Why I am Glad to Be a Covenanter Minister: Pioneers in Civil and Religious Liberty
Short testimonies from Reformed Presbyterian (Covenanter) ministers celebrating the joys of Covenanter ministry: pulpit freedom, missionary zeal, confessional orthodoxy, and civil and religious liberty.
A Brief View of the Proper Subjects and True Mode of Christian Baptism
Argues infant baptism continues Abrahamic covenant circumcision; children of believers belong to the covenant. Supports this from Scripture, apostolic household baptisms, and early church practice.
Friendly Counsels for Freedmen
Post-emancipation pastoral advice urging freedmen to work diligently, save, be clean, sober, honest and chaste, observe the Sabbath, pursue learning and true religion.
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