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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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A Digest of the Acts and Proceedings of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States

Digest of the Acts and Proceedings of the Presbyterian General Assembly (revised to 1910), recording constitution, church order, courts, officers, and agencies including missions.

George Frederick Nicolassen ⬩ 1911

The Fiftieth Anniversary of the Pastorate of the Rev. Samuel J. Niccolls

1915

The Revision Overtures

Presbyterian Banner: GA travel plans, news and commentary, and a defense of adopting revision overtures to the Westminster Confession, with focus on the chapter concerning the Holy Spirit.

Samuel Jack Niccolls ⬩ 1903

The Duty and Opportunities of the Presbyterian Church in the Twentieth Century

A Presbyterian address urging doctrinal fidelity and adaptation to modern times: pursue global missions, social ministry, and holy stewardship to advance Christ's kingdom.

Samuel Jack Niccolls ⬩ 1902

“From the Alleghenies to the Rockies”: The Planting of the Church in the Valley of the Mississippi

Address chronicling Presbyterian home missions in the Mississippi Valley—westward church planting, missionary pioneers, revivals, and the church’s civilizing influence.

Samuel Jack Niccolls ⬩ 1902

The Burden Bearers

Survey reports over 10,000 foreign students in U.S.; many lose faith before returning home. Urges American Christians to offer friendship and missionary support to these students.

LeRoy Tate Newland ⬩ 1924

The Year’s Work in Kwangju

Urges Christian outreach to some 10,000 foreign students in the U.S. and reports missionary progress in Kwangju, Korea—church growth, schools, baptisms, and revival efforts.

LeRoy Tate Newland ⬩ 1924

The Coolie

1924 General Assembly notes from San Antonio: proposed Book of Church Order amendments, a Bureau for Vacancy & Supply, rural church challenges, and appeals for foreign missions (Korea).

LeRoy Tate Newland ⬩ 1924

The Biederwolf Meetings in Korea

Obituary for Rev. John I. Armstrong and missionary reports from Brazil, Korea, and Africa detailing revivals, Bible burnings, conversions, and cross-cultural ministry.

LeRoy Tate Newland ⬩ 1924

To a Korean Child

Reports from Japan and Korea: a Japanese ex-Buddhist minister embraces Christ; Korean children endure poverty yet are being reached by Sunday schools and gospel workers. Pray for conversions.

LeRoy Tate Newland ⬩ 1923

Philippians 3:19. “Whose God Is Their Belly”

Missionary reflection from Korea contrasts heathenism's focus on bodily needs ('all I know is my rice') with the call to lift souls to Christ; includes a Cheiju (Quelpart) revival report.

LeRoy Tate Newland ⬩ 1922

Potentialities

A missionary reports eager villages in Korea hungry for the Gospel and urges urgent sending of workers and funds to harvest these open fields before interest fades.

LeRoy Tate Newland ⬩ 1922

The School and the Church

Korea mission report urging expansion of Christian education to meet a revival-driven thirst for learning. Advocates industrial training, rural schools, and funding to raise leaders.

LeRoy Tate Newland ⬩ 1922

Sowing and Reaping

Report from Korea: conversions and church growth (ex-exorcist turned believer and elders), rural evangelism and mounting missionary costs—urgent appeal for increased financial support.

LeRoy Tate Newland ⬩ 1919

A Letter from Rev. L.T. Newland

Reports from East Asia: Chinese protests over Shantung, missionaries returning to Korea via Japan, and field conditions. Includes travel notes and a dramatic conversion in Nagoya.

LeRoy Tate Newland ⬩ 1919

Starting a Church in Korea

Presbyterian missionary reports from Korea: hospital outreach and personal evangelism produced conversions, baptisms, and new village churches, including outreach to lepers.

LeRoy Tate Newland ⬩ 1918

Heathenism at Close Range

1917 Christian Observer urging Christ’s continual presence and intercessory prayer; reports on Sunday-school and foreign missions, a protest against dancing, and a national leprosarium bill.

LeRoy Tate Newland ⬩ 1917

“The Ironing Song”

A 1915 missionary poem depicting Korean women's toil and oppression under heathen customs and idols, and proclaiming Christ as their liberator and the dawning light of hope.

LeRoy Tate Newland ⬩ 1915

To the Women of Korea

Missionary reports from Korea: village evangelism, Sunday schools, and women's Bible classes leading to new churches and life change amid poverty and oppressive customs.

LeRoy Tate Newland ⬩ 1915

“But He Was a Leper!”

Korean missionary report urging continued foreign missions despite Westernized trappings; warns against Shinto/Buddhist influence and recounts leper hospitals where the Gospel transforms outcasts.

LeRoy Tate Newland ⬩ 1914

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Archives

A Digest of the Acts and Proceedings of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States

The Fiftieth Anniversary of the Pastorate of the Rev. Samuel J. Niccolls

The Revision Overtures

The Duty and Opportunities of the Presbyterian Church in the Twentieth Century

“From the Alleghenies to the Rockies”: The Planting of the Church in the Valley of the Mississippi

The Burden Bearers

The Year’s Work in Kwangju

The Coolie

The Biederwolf Meetings in Korea

To a Korean Child

Philippians 3:19. “Whose God Is Their Belly”

Potentialities

The School and the Church

Sowing and Reaping

A Letter from Rev. L.T. Newland

Starting a Church in Korea

Heathenism at Close Range

“The Ironing Song”

To the Women of Korea

“But He Was a Leper!”

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