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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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The Religious Implication of the Monroe Doctrine

1908 Missionary Review piece urging U.S. Protestant leadership in South American missions, critiquing Roman Catholic influence and linking the Monroe Doctrine to missionary responsibility.

Cleland Boyd McAfee ⬩ 1908

Tribute to Dr. Cuyler and Dr. Gregg

Advocates weekday religious instruction (e.g., Wednesday afternoons) and the church's duty amid church–state separation; also includes tributes to pastors Dr. Cuyler and Dr. Gregg.

Cleland Boyd McAfee ⬩ 1907

The Mosaic Law in Modern Life

Examines the relation of the Mosaic law to modern life, arguing Sinai's Decalogue remains God's binding moral law that grounds duty, freedom, and social ethics.

Cleland Boyd McAfee, Katie Belle Abney ⬩ 1906

Spiritual Power

Essays on the attractions of the Christian ministry emphasize its call to self-denial, sacrifice, and spiritual influence, offering character growth and close companionship with God.

Cleland Boyd McAfee ⬩ 1906

The Association as a Leavening Power

Review of the YMCA in 1905: rapid expansion in buildings, membership, and programs; spiritual Bible study and social outreach to immigrants, workers, and all classes.

Cleland Boyd McAfee ⬩ 1906

Rooting and Fruiting

Editorial urges the pulpit to confront corporate and industrial ethics; sermon teaches that hidden spiritual 'rooting' produces visible 'fruit' in conduct and public life.

Cleland Boyd McAfee ⬩ 1905

What Constitutes a Christian College?

McAfee argues a Christian college's defining aim is the advancement of Christ's kingdom. It should be denominationally aligned, governed and staffed by Christians who teach from a Christian viewpoint.

Cleland Boyd McAfee ⬩ 1904

The Growing Church: A Study for the Times

Examines the Ephesian church as a model for growth, stressing the divine element (Holy Spirit), the preparedness of a committed nucleus, and the value of organization.

Cleland Boyd McAfee ⬩ 1903

The Worth of a Man

Sermon affirms human dignity: though small in the cosmos, humans are made in God's image, and Christ's incarnation and death reveal God's care and worth for every person.

Cleland Boyd McAfee ⬩ 1903

Faith, Fellowship and Fealty

Cleland Boyd McAfee ⬩ 1902

The Synod and Home Missions

Account of the South Carolina Synod's Home Missions (from 1896): debates over jurisdiction, evangelists and church planting, fundraising struggles, and a 1908 reorganization for presbyterial cooperation.

George Gregg Mayes ⬩ 1926

William Maxwell: A Virginian of Ante-Bellum Days

Biographical sketch of William Maxwell (1784–1857), Virginia lawyer, orator, poet, and Presbyterian leader, recounting his civic, literary, and ecclesiastical influence in antebellum Norfolk.

William Henry Tappey Squires ⬩ 1918

Sketch of the Life of Rev. Stephen Mattoon, D.D.

1928

Calvin Wilson Mateer: Forty-Five Years a Missionary in Shantung, China: A Biography

Biography of Calvin W. Mateer, Presbyterian missionary in Shantung, China—45 years of educational leadership, Bible translation, and evangelistic work founding Tengchow and Shantung College.

1911

Missionaries and the Language

Practical counsel urging missionaries to master the local language: devote focused study, practice with natives, train listening/pronunciation, and prioritize preaching and teaching.

Calvin Wilson Mateer ⬩ 1905

A Short Course of Primary Lessons in Mandarin

Introductory 1904 Mandarin primer by Rev. C.W. Mateer preparing learners for his larger Course. Covers Mandarin dialects, Chinese characters, syllables, romanization, and teaching methods.

Calvin Wilson Mateer ⬩ 1904

William Joseph Martin (1830–1896)

Survey of Presbyterian influence on North Carolina education since 1813, profiling leaders and institutions (UNC, Davidson, Bingham) and their role in shaping Southern higher education.

1913

The Assembly’s Plan and the Laymen’s Responsibility

Describes the Assembly's Plan of Systematic Beneficence replacing sporadic 'stated collections' with apportioned, pledged giving. Details session committees, apportionment, and fundraising procedure.

William Joseph Martin, Jr. ⬩ 1911

To All Friends of China in America

Appeal for support of Rev. E.W. Thwing’s International Reform Bureau aiding China’s anti-opium and moral reforms. Missionaries endorse his unique access; funds needed for literature.

William Alexander Parsons Martin ⬩ 1914

“A Retrospect of Sixty Years”

Reports Moody Bible Institute's planned summer course and 'Old Gospel' rescue-mission conversions, followed by Rev. W.A.P. Martin's 60-year retrospective on China's wars, reforms, and missionary progress.

William Alexander Parsons Martin ⬩ 1910

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