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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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Lectures on the Progress and Perfection of the Church of Christ

Preface and introduction to lectures on ecclesiastical history, tracing the church's progress from the apostles through persecutions, papal power, and the Reformation.

George Bourne ⬩ 1823

The Picture of Quebec

1829 illustrated guide to Quebec detailing its topography, views (Point Levi, Citadel), churches, St. Lawrence navigation, Driving Club, and river towns.

George Bourne ⬩ 1829

Secreta Monita Societatas Jesu — Secret Instructions of the Jesuits

Preface and English edition (1831) of the Secreta Monita, claiming to reveal the Jesuits' secret rules. Protestant editor defends its authenticity and exposes alleged corrupt practices.

George Bourne ⬩ 1831

The Firebrand No. 1 [April 20, 1833]

George Bourne ⬩ 1833

The Firebrand No. 2 [April 27, 1833]

George Bourne ⬩ 1833

The Firebrand No. 3 [May 4, 1833]

George Bourne ⬩ 1833

Abstract to Enemies of Slavery [May 11, 1833]

George Bourne ⬩ 1833

Colonization Craft [May 18, 1833]

George Bourne ⬩ 1833

The Slave Trade at Richmond [May 18, 1833]

George Bourne ⬩ 1833

The Slaveholders’ Botany Bay [May 25, 1833]

George Bourne ⬩ 1833

Onesimus to B.K. Junior [May 25, 1833]

George Bourne ⬩ 1833

The Firebrand No. 4 [June 1, 1833]

George Bourne ⬩ 1833

The Firebrand No. 5 [June 15, 1833]

George Bourne ⬩ 1833

Onesimus to the Critics [June 29, 1833]

George Bourne ⬩ 1833

The Firebrand No. 6 — A Sermon to Preaching Men-Stealers [August 31, 1833]

George Bourne ⬩ 1833

Compensation for Slave [August 31, 1833]

George Bourne ⬩ 1833

Lorette: The History of Louise, Daughter of a Canadian Nun, Exhibiting the Interior Female Convents

Historical tale set in Lower Canada. Diganu's manuscripts recount rescuing Lorette and expose convent life, Catholic ritual, and social hypocrisy.

George Bourne ⬩ 1833

An Address to the Presbyterian Church, Enforcing the Duty of Excluding All Slaveholders from the “Communion of the Saints”

1833 Presbyterian address condemns church tolerance of slavery as 'man-stealing' and hypocrisy. Urges excommunication of slaveholders and calls for church discipline.

George Bourne ⬩ 1833

Picture of Slavery in the United States of America

An 1834 abolitionist pamphlet denouncing American slavery and condemning slaveholding Christians as hypocritical, immoral, and contrary to Gospel and natural law.

George Bourne ⬩ 1834

Man-Stealing and Slavery Denounced by the Presbyterian and Methodist Churches, Together With an Address to All the Churches

1834 pamphlet by George Bourne condemning Presbyterian and Methodist complicity in man-stealing and slavery, urging abolition and church discipline.

George Bourne ⬩ 1834

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Lectures on the Progress and Perfection of the Church of Christ

The Picture of Quebec

Secreta Monita Societatas Jesu — Secret Instructions of the Jesuits

The Firebrand No. 1 [April 20, 1833]

The Firebrand No. 2 [April 27, 1833]

The Firebrand No. 3 [May 4, 1833]

Abstract to Enemies of Slavery [May 11, 1833]

Colonization Craft [May 18, 1833]

The Slave Trade at Richmond [May 18, 1833]

The Slaveholders’ Botany Bay [May 25, 1833]

Onesimus to B.K. Junior [May 25, 1833]

The Firebrand No. 4 [June 1, 1833]

The Firebrand No. 5 [June 15, 1833]

Onesimus to the Critics [June 29, 1833]

The Firebrand No. 6 — A Sermon to Preaching Men-Stealers [August 31, 1833]

Compensation for Slave [August 31, 1833]

Lorette: The History of Louise, Daughter of a Canadian Nun, Exhibiting the Interior Female Convents

An Address to the Presbyterian Church, Enforcing the Duty of Excluding All Slaveholders from the “Communion of the Saints”

Picture of Slavery in the United States of America

Man-Stealing and Slavery Denounced by the Presbyterian and Methodist Churches, Together With an Address to All the Churches

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