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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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Nature’s Craftsmen: Popular Studies of Ants and Other Insects

Natural-history studies of ants, spiders, bees and related insects—behavior, nests, social life and illustrations—based on field observations and popular scientific prose.

Henry Christopher McCook ⬩ 1907

The Senator: A Threnody

Commemorative threnody for Senator Marcus A. Hanna mourning his death and celebrating boyhood friendship, steadfast character, duty, and public service.

Henry Christopher McCook ⬩ 1905

“To the Alleghenies”: The Atlantic States: The Motherland of Home Missions

1902 address commemorating a century of American home missions, tracing Presbyterian settlement, frontier hardships, and the evangelistic work that shaped Atlantic-state churches.

Henry Christopher McCook ⬩ 1902

The Several Editions of the Constitution of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church

Bibliographical survey of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church's Constitution/Confession editions (1815–1896), tracing publication sites, formats, and major revisions.

Henry Christopher McCook ⬩ 1901

The Debt of the Present to the Past: Its Payment - Annual Address to the Presbyterian Historical Society

Henry C. McCook calls for support of the Presbyterian Historical Society to preserve Reformed and Presbyterian heritage. The Society collects records, portraits, relics, publishes a journal, and seeks endowment.

Henry Christopher McCook ⬩ 1901

Some Characteristics of Abraham Lincoln: An Address

Chaplain Henry C. McCook's 1901 address profiles Abraham Lincoln—his frontier upbringing, character, anecdotes, self-education, leadership, and devotion to duty.

Henry Christopher McCook ⬩ 1901

Introduction to Robert Shiells, The Story of the Token as Belonging to the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper

Historical study of the "token" used to admit communicants to the Lord's Supper in Presbyterian and Reformed churches, tracing origins and usages in Scotland, Europe, and the U.S.

Henry Christopher McCook ⬩ 1902

Tenants of an Old Farm: Leaves from the Note-Book of a Naturalist

A popular natural-history collection of essays on insects—ants, spiders, bees, moths—mixing careful observation with lively narrative and original illustrations. Revised edition (1902).

Henry Christopher McCook ⬩ 1902

Money the Acid Test: Studies in Stewardship, Covering the Principles and Practise of One’s Personal Economics

1918 study guide on Christian stewardship for mission classes, examining money's influence on character and principles of acquiring, spending, saving, giving, and accounting.

David B. McConaughy, Jr. ⬩ 1918

The World Work of the Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A.

1912 Presbyterian course for mission study and training. Surveys biblical basis, history, agencies, committees, methods and achievements of the church’s home and foreign missions.

David B. McConaughy, Jr. ⬩ 1912

The World-Call to Men of To-Day; Addresses and Proceedings of the Men’s Missionary Convention, Held in Philadelphia, February 11–13, 1908

1908 Presbyterian collection calling men to lead and support worldwide evangelization. Reports, strategies and appeals for prayer, organized giving, and missionary leadership.

David B. McConaughy, Jr. ⬩ 1908

The Messiah

A compact study of Matthew tracing the Messiah as King, Prophet and Priest, showing fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies and offering practical devotional study methods.

David B. McConaughy, Jr. ⬩ 1907

November 11, 1771 Letter to Ezra Stiles

1771 letter from David McClure to Ezra Stiles describing missionary plans among Delaware/Ohio Indians, an inscribed antiquarian rock, and hopes to trace origins and bring the gospel.

David McClure ⬩ 1933

Early Missions to the Freedmen

Sketch of the United Presbyterian Church's Freedmen's Missions (1862–1904), recounting early missionaries' journeys, schools, hardships, sacrifices, and ministry among freed slaves.

Margaret Lorimer McClenahan ⬩ 1904

John L. McCartney, D.D.

Biographical sketches (1888–1930) of Reformed Presbyterian ministers, with portraits, institutional and mission histories, and lists of presbyteries and congregations.

Owen Foster Thompson ⬩ 1930

September 5, 1858 Diary Entry

Diary excerpts of Miss S. L. McBeth recounting her call to missionary service among the Nez Perces and Choctaws, her school work at Lapwai and Kamiah, and training Native church workers.

Susan Law McBeth ⬩ 1908

An Indian Theological Class

Editorial urges Congress to act on anti-polygamy amendments and resist Mormon colonization. Highlights Native American relief—Pima water crisis, self-support, and mission schooling for Nez Perce.

Kate Christine McBeth ⬩ 1902

The Nez Perces Since Lewis and Clark

A missionary history of the Nez Perce from Lewis & Clark through mission schools, revivals, church life, and land allotment, highlighting conversion, education, and Christian influence.

Kate Christine McBeth ⬩ 1908

May 19, 1819 Letter to Thomas Jefferson

Excerpt from a 1916 work on the Flat Hat Club and Phi Beta Kappa: a letter from Thomas McAuley to Thomas Jefferson requesting information about the society's introduction into America.

Thomas McAuley ⬩ 1916

Review of William T. Ellis, Bible Lands To-Day

Inaugural address by Rev. Benjamin R. Lacy Jr. on the challenges and aims of Union Theological Seminary, accompanied by reviews of books on rural ministry, Bible lands, and English usage.

James Gray McAllister ⬩ 1927

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Nature’s Craftsmen: Popular Studies of Ants and Other Insects

The Senator: A Threnody

“To the Alleghenies”: The Atlantic States: The Motherland of Home Missions

The Several Editions of the Constitution of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church

The Debt of the Present to the Past: Its Payment - Annual Address to the Presbyterian Historical Society

Some Characteristics of Abraham Lincoln: An Address

Introduction to Robert Shiells, The Story of the Token as Belonging to the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper

Tenants of an Old Farm: Leaves from the Note-Book of a Naturalist

Money the Acid Test: Studies in Stewardship, Covering the Principles and Practise of One’s Personal Economics

The World Work of the Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A.

The World-Call to Men of To-Day; Addresses and Proceedings of the Men’s Missionary Convention, Held in Philadelphia, February 11–13, 1908

The Messiah

November 11, 1771 Letter to Ezra Stiles

Early Missions to the Freedmen

John L. McCartney, D.D.

September 5, 1858 Diary Entry

An Indian Theological Class

The Nez Perces Since Lewis and Clark

May 19, 1819 Letter to Thomas Jefferson

Review of William T. Ellis, Bible Lands To-Day

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