Thomas Beveridge
Biographical sketches from the Annals of the American Pulpit, focusing on Thomas Beveridge—his ministry, works, death, and influence in the Presbyterian secession tradition.
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Archives
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.
Thomas Beveridge
Christianity in the War
Chaplain A.S. Billingsley records soldiers' sufferings, conversions, prayers, dying words, and hospital and prison ministry during the Civil War, including Andersonville and Lincoln's funeral.
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From the Flag to the Cross
Collection of wartime Christian accounts from Union soldiers—conversions, prayers, dying testimonies, and hospital and prison scenes. Compiled to honor soldiers' piety and suffering.
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The Life of the Great Preacher, Reverend George Whitefield, “Prince of Pulpit Orators,” With The Secret of His Success, and Specimens of His Sermons
Biography of George Whitefield, the 18th-century revivalist and itinerant preacher whose passionate sermons and prayer helped fuel the Great Awakening in Britain and America.
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The Conference Bill for the Admission of Kansas: Speech of Hon. John A. Bingham, of Ohio, Delivered in the U.S. House of Representatives, April 28, 1858
1858 House speech arguing Congress may impose conditions on admitting new states, citing the 1811 Louisiana enabling act to justify federal oversight of territorial constitutions.
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Admission of Oregon: Speech of Hon. John A. Bingham, of Ohio, Delivered in the House of Representatives, February 11, 1859
Opposes Oregon's 1859 admission because its constitution permits alien suffrage, violating U.S. constitutional and naturalization law. Urges Congress to withhold admission or require conformity.
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Against the Assassins of President Lincoln
Legal argument summarizing evidence and law in the military trial of Lincoln's assassination conspirators, focusing on conspiracy, treason, and joint liability.
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One Country, One Constitution, and One People: Speech of Hon. John A. Bingham, of Ohio, in the House of Representatives, February 28, 1866
Rep. John A. Bingham (Feb 28, 1866) urges a constitutional amendment to empower Congress to enforce the Bill of Rights against states, securing equal privileges, immunities, and due process.
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The Mission to Rome: Remarks of Hons. John A. Bingham, H.L. Dawes, G.S. Orth, and George F. Hoar, in the House of Representatives, May 19, 1870
May 19, 1870 Congressional debate on appointing a U.S. minister to Rome vs a consul. Speakers warned papal policies and infallibility threatened conscience and republican freedom.
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Preface to James M’Chord, Sermons on Important Subjects
Posthumous volume of Rev. James M'Chord's early-19th-century sermons—biblical expositions on divine omnipresence, creation, the Fall, providence, and pastoral ministry.
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Justification
Two sermons urging repentance and faith, teaching justification by Christ's atoning righteousness. Salvation is by faith and union with Christ, not by human works.
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Purification of the Sacred Ministry
Sermon calling for a purified, holy Christian ministry: criticizes clerical immorality, worldliness, and party spirit. Purification will come by divine judgment and a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
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Sketches of the Philosophy of the Bible
Argues the Bible is the supreme source harmonizing with nature and history; public reading and instruction shape a nation's morals and learning (e.g., Josiah, Deut. 6).
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The Man That Gathered Sticks on the Sabbath
A sermon on Numbers 15:32–36 warning against gathering sticks on the Sabbath and the sin of presumption. It defends divine law, penalties, and God's consistent government.
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