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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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Jubilee of the Presbyterian History of the First Presbyterian Church of Yonkers, N.Y.

Report of First Presbyterian Church of Yonkers' 50th Jubilee (April 1902): committees, services, poem "Our Mother Church" by William Allen Butler, pastors, receptions, and fundraising.

Ralph Earl Prime, Sr. ⬩ 1902

An Historical Sketch of the First Presbyterian Church of Yonkers, N.Y.

History of the First Presbyterian Church of Yonkers (1842–1852), recounting land gifts, leadership, internal debates, and the congregation's peaceful transfer from Reformed Dutch to Presbyterian relations.

Ralph Earl Prime, Sr. ⬩ 1902

Rev. Philip Barbour Price

1905 newspaper dispatches on the Russo-Japanese War—fierce fighting near Mukden and Russian retreat—plus US domestic news: Richmond commerce and a New York transit strike.

1905

The Life and Letters of Margaret Junkin Preston

Biographical sketch of Margaret Junkin Preston recounting her family origins, childhood, education, Presbyterian heritage, and early development as a poet and scholar.

1903

Rev. John Taylor Pressly

Short biographical sketches from History of Pittsburgh (1922) of William P. Snyder Jr., Rev. John T. Pressly, and Samuel P. Harbison, highlighting leadership, ministry, and civic service.

1922

Six Little Princesses and What They Turned into and Other Fairy Tales

An illustrated collection of fairy tales for girls, featuring "Six Little Princesses"—a playful tale of a queen who adopts six children and the courtly satire of gifts and upbringing.

Elizabeth Payson Prentiss ⬩ 1907

Henry Barrington Pratt

Two necrological biographies (1913) of Henry B. Pratt and Isaac N. Rendall, detailing their Princeton training, missionary and pastoral service in Latin America and the U.S., translations, and deaths.

Henry Barrington Pratt ⬩ 1913

The Buried Nations of the Infant Dead: A Study in Eschatology

H. B. Pratt examines the eschatological fate of infants who die, arguing for their place in the resurrection and kingdom, engaging Calvin, Luther, and millennial views.

Henry Barrington Pratt ⬩ 1911

The Mexican Centennial

Rev. H.B. Pratt surveys Mexico's centennial, Catholic resurgence, and Protestant missionary efforts to distribute Spanish Gospels and Proverbs. Rev. Arcadio Morales requests literature, funds, and prayer.

Henry Barrington Pratt ⬩ 1910

Studies on the Book of Genesis

Preface to Studies on Genesis: an evangelical, evidential commentary defending biblical inspiration, harmonizing Genesis' creation with science, and serving Spanish-speaking readers.

Henry Barrington Pratt ⬩ 1906

How Much of It Is True?

Rev. Leitch critiques unscientific 'higher' criticism and speculative archaeology, defending Mosaic chronology and the reliability of Scripture against modern datings.

Henry Barrington Pratt ⬩ 1906

The Creator’s Mind

Poem on peacemakers (Matt. 5:9); essay debating capital punishment vs. reform, Governor Seymour urging hope and mercy for prisoners; and a reflection on God's design in creation.

Henry Barrington Pratt ⬩ 1905

Effective Evangelism in the Life of the Church: An Address Delivered at His Inauguration … Sept. 24, 1924

Calls to restore Christian education for American children and to renew evangelism in the church: passionate, pastoral, scholarly ministry led by seminaries and the Spirit.

Charles Henry Pratt ⬩ 1925

The Unique Position of the Southern Presbyterian Church in the Missionary Enterprise

Calls Southern Presbyterian Church to fully occupy foreign mission fields (Korea, Africa), urging prayer, leadership, and increased funding. Emphasizes urgency and reliance on the Holy Spirit.

Charles Henry Pratt ⬩ 1912

The Nashville Convention

Two pieces: a scientist assesses human origins and the limits of evolutionary evidence; a report on the Nashville Student Volunteer Convention stressing foreign missions and evangelistic zeal.

Charles Henry Pratt ⬩ 1906

Old Buffalo

A Presbyterian periodical urging prayer for President Wilson, civic virtue, honesty, safety, doctrinal preaching, and recounting Old Buffalo church history including a 1776 petition for religious liberty.

Andrew Jackson Ponton, Sr. ⬩ 1916

The Reverend John Pons

History and heritage of the Waldensian Presbyterian Church, Valdese, NC (1893–1993). Biographical sketches of pastors (e.g., Rev. John Pons, Emile Tron) and church milestones.

1993

The Diary of James K. Polk During His Presidency, 1845 to 1849, Vol. 4

Excerpt from James K. Polk's presidential diary (July 4, 1848) recounting the Washington Monument cornerstone ceremony, an encounter with a Presbyterian Sunday school, and his forthcoming retirement.

James Knox Polk ⬩ 1910

The Diary of James K. Polk During His Presidency, 1845 to 1849, Vol. 3

Polk's May 1847 diary records a Cabinet meeting, the Smithsonian cornerstone ceremony, Mrs. Polk's fever, and a detailed dispute over Charles J. Ingersoll's solicitations for a diplomatic post.

James Knox Polk ⬩ 1910

The Diary of James K. Polk During His Presidency, 1845 to 1849, Vol. 2

James K. Polk's presidential diary (July 1846): notes on cabinet appointments (Buchanan, McLane), reception of Comanche and other Indian delegations, and Mexican War political matters.

James Knox Polk ⬩ 1910

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Jubilee of the Presbyterian History of the First Presbyterian Church of Yonkers, N.Y.

An Historical Sketch of the First Presbyterian Church of Yonkers, N.Y.

Rev. Philip Barbour Price

The Life and Letters of Margaret Junkin Preston

Rev. John Taylor Pressly

Six Little Princesses and What They Turned into and Other Fairy Tales

Henry Barrington Pratt

The Buried Nations of the Infant Dead: A Study in Eschatology

The Mexican Centennial

Studies on the Book of Genesis

How Much of It Is True?

The Creator’s Mind

Effective Evangelism in the Life of the Church: An Address Delivered at His Inauguration … Sept. 24, 1924

The Unique Position of the Southern Presbyterian Church in the Missionary Enterprise

The Nashville Convention

Old Buffalo

The Reverend John Pons

The Diary of James K. Polk During His Presidency, 1845 to 1849, Vol. 4

The Diary of James K. Polk During His Presidency, 1845 to 1849, Vol. 3

The Diary of James K. Polk During His Presidency, 1845 to 1849, Vol. 2

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