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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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Address at the Dedication of Schauffler Hall

1921 dedication address for Schauffler Hall at Union Seminary, honoring Dr. Schauffler and donors, recounting the founding of the Sunday-school department and its role in ministerial training.
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Mr. George W. Watts

Obituary of George W. W. Watts (1851–1921), Durham businessman, Christian philanthropist, major benefactor of Union Theological Seminary, and devoted Sunday School leader and teacher.
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Religion in the Home

Argues that Deuteronomy 6 teaches a threefold system—theology, religion, pedagogy—charging parents to train children in faith at home; the Christian household shapes character.
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The Seminary and the War

Oct 1918 Union Seminary Review recounts the seminary's wartime service, listing students, alumni, and faculty serving as soldiers, chaplains, YMCA workers, and camp pastors in WWI.
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The Luther Quadri-Centennial

Introduction to the 1917 Luther quadricentennial issue urging churches to commemorate the Reformation’s recovery of the gospel and Scripture and its civil and spiritual impact.
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The Staying Power of Presbyterianism

Centenary address arguing Presbyterianism’s staying power lies in steadfast endurance, republican polity, worship and creed, and its role in education and America's founding.
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William the Silent

Biography of William the Silent and the Dutch Revolt: recounts Spanish edicts, Inquisition atrocities, sieges like Leyden, and the Dutch struggle for religious freedom.
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Appreciations and Historical Addresses

Memorial appreciations and historical addresses on Presbyterian ministers and Union Theological Seminary, highlighting preaching, scholarship, and church history.
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The First Fifty Years

Overview of Union Theological Seminary (VA) centennial, Oct 13–16, 1912: addresses on its history, pastoral training, religious journalism, and home and foreign missions, with program details.
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The Indispensable Book

Argues the Bible is indispensable to national life, education, literature, and morals. Defends its use in schools and public culture.
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The Bible a Literary Necessity

Argues the Bible is indispensable to intellectual culture and education, shaping English literature and language, and warns of growing ignorance of Scripture among students.
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The Preparation of the Modern Minister

Moore insists ministers need inward religious experience plus rigorous training—exegetical, historical, systematic theology, languages and homiletics—so they can preach and lead effectively.
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Moses Drury Hoge [1818–1899]

Biography of Rev. Moses D. Hoge (1818–1899), an eminent Presbyterian preacher renowned for his rhetorical mastery, scholarly sermons, and blockade-running mission to supply Bibles to Confederate soldiers.
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