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.

Browse all archives

Gospel Doctrine and Christian Duty

A pastoral farewell urging unity and faithful ministry; summarizes gospel truths—total depravity, imputation, the Spirit's work, and Christ's atoning sacrifice—calling to faithful obedience.

James Ebenezer Blythe ⬩ 1833

A Speech Delivered at the Anniversary of the Indiana Colonization Society

1833 speech defending the American Colonization Society, urging colonization of free Black Americans as the means for emancipation, uplift, and Christianizing Africa.

James Ebenezer Blythe ⬩ 1833

Sermon on Matt. 26:39

Explains why Christ endured humiliation and suffering, defending substitutionary atonement and God's justice. Surveys Gethsemane, Calvary and biblical witnesses.

James Ebenezer Blythe ⬩ 1835

Gall’s Lesson System of Education

Critiques Sabbath-school instruction as overly rote and memory-focused. Advocates teaching children understanding of Scripture and the Shorter Catechism to foster genuine conversion.

Henry Augustus Boardman ⬩ 1833

A Treatise on the Scripture Doctrine of Original Sin

1839 Presbyterian treatise defending the doctrine of original sin (native depravity). Argues infants inherit depravity, supports infant baptism and the necessity of regeneration from Scripture.

Henry Augustus Boardman ⬩ 1839

The Intolerance of the Church of Rome

1844 Presbyterian sermon arguing that Roman Catholicism is essentially intolerant—denying private judgment, censoring Scripture and literature, and enforcing persecution via papal authority.

Henry Augustus Boardman ⬩ 1844

The Prelatical Doctrine of the Apostolic Succession Examined

Presbyterian polemic (1844) against High‑Church apostolic succession. Argues prelacy invalidates non‑episcopal churches and promotes ritualism over true Christianity.

Henry Augustus Boardman ⬩ 1844

The Claims of Religion Upon Medical Men

Sermon to medical students urging personal religion and piety. Argues that medical study should lead to reverence for God and that physicians need spiritual qualifications.

Henry Augustus Boardman ⬩ 1844

The Importance of Religion to the Legal Profession

Boardman urges that religion is indispensable to the legal profession: piety shapes lawyers' morals, guards against corruption, and benefits society and government.

Henry Augustus Boardman ⬩ 1849

Two Discourses on the Popular Objections to the Doctrine of Election

Boardman defends the doctrine of election, arguing it fits God's justice and sovereign love and undergirds redemption. He answers common popular objections to predestination.

Henry Augustus Boardman ⬩ 1849

A Discourse Commemorative on the Life and Character of the Late Rev. Samuel Miller

Commemorative discourse honoring Rev. Samuel Miller, D.D., praising his piety, scholarship, and role in founding Princeton Theological Seminary and shaping Presbyterian theological education.

Henry Augustus Boardman ⬩ 1850

The American Union: A Discourse Delivered on Thursday, December 12, 1850, the Day of the Annual Thanksgiving in Pennsylvania

A 1850 Thanksgiving sermon urging preservation of the American Union as both a civic and religious duty, tracing its providential origins and warning against disunion.

Henry Augustus Boardman ⬩ 1851

Suggestions to Young Men Engaged in Mercantile Business: A Discourse Occasioned by the Death of Mr. Archibald Sloan

Boardman's 1851 sermon to young men in mercantile business, prompted by a clerk's sudden death, urges personal religion amid city temptations and the loss of home influences.

Henry Augustus Boardman ⬩ 1851

The New Doctrine of Intervention, Tried by the Teachings of Washington: An Address Delivered in the Tenth Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia

Reviews praise H.A. Boardman's The Bible in the Family as guidance for domestic piety. Also includes his address defending U.S. non‑intervention, invoking Washington amid the Kossuth debate.

Henry Augustus Boardman ⬩ 1852

Showing 3,081–3,100 of 11,608 items

Archives

Gospel Doctrine and Christian Duty

A Speech Delivered at the Anniversary of the Indiana Colonization Society

Sermon on Matt. 26:39

Gall’s Lesson System of Education

A Treatise on the Scripture Doctrine of Original Sin

The Intolerance of the Church of Rome

The Prelatical Doctrine of the Apostolic Succession Examined

The Claims of Religion Upon Medical Men

The Importance of Religion to the Legal Profession

Two Discourses on the Popular Objections to the Doctrine of Election

A Discourse Commemorative on the Life and Character of the Late Rev. Samuel Miller

The American Union: A Discourse Delivered on Thursday, December 12, 1850, the Day of the Annual Thanksgiving in Pennsylvania

Suggestions to Young Men Engaged in Mercantile Business: A Discourse Occasioned by the Death of Mr. Archibald Sloan

The New Doctrine of Intervention, Tried by the Teachings of Washington: An Address Delivered in the Tenth Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia

A Discourse on the Life and Character of Daniel Webster

The Bible in the Family: Or, Hints on Domestic Happiness

The Bible in the Counting House: A Course of Lectures to Merchants

The Low Value Set Upon Human Life in the United States: A Discourse Delivered on Thanksgiving-Day, November 24th, 1853

Christian Submission

The Great Question: Will You Consider the Subject of Personal Religion?

Confessional Intelligence

AI Response

Search Results

Cart