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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 New Testament Account of the Birth of Jesus

Examines early attestation and historicity of Matthew and Luke's infancy narratives, arguing the virgin birth was an early, widely attested Christian belief based on patristic evidence.
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A Letter to the Editor with Reply

Editorial distinguishes 'What is Christianity?' from 'What is a Christian?', defends the editor amid Presbyterian disputes over the Independent Board, and notes baptism and religion-vs-science tensions.
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Stories and Articles, Vol. 2

Short story 'Everstone': visitors explore a decaying ancestral mansion being dismantled and moved, revealing local industry, class attitudes, and pride of heritage.
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Stories and Articles, Vol. 1

Foreword and opening of Arthur W. Machen's collected early stories and articles, assembled by his son. Discusses anonymous authorship, surviving manuscripts, and begins "The Incompetent Witness."
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Letters of Arthur W. Machen with Biographical Sketch

Collection of Arthur W. Machen's letters with a biographical sketch by his son, tracing family background, his legal career in Baltimore, and Civil War–era experiences.
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A Propaganda of Philosophy

History of the American Institute of Christian Philosophy (1881–1914): its founding, organization, summer schools, monthly meetings, the journal 'Christian Thought', lectures, and finances.
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The Centennial Address

Centennial address recounts Miami University's founding (1809), pioneer roots and Protestant heritage, early fundraising and missionary work, its educational mission, and a critique of large colleges.
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A Messenger of Grace: Clarence Edward Macartney, 1879–1957

Memorial profile of Presbyterian preacher Clarence E. Macartney, tracing his life, pastoral ministry, radio outreach, and Bible-centered Reformed preaching. Highlights his pastoral fidelity and public influence.
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Grant and His Generals

Scanned OCR of Clarence E. Macartney's Grant and His Generals (1953). Biographical study of Ulysses S. Grant, his character, and relationships with Civil War commanders, citing many sources.
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Mountains and Mountain Men of the Bible

Macartney surveys Bible mountains (Ararat, Sinai, Calvary), using scenes like Noah's flood to teach God's righteous judgment for sin and His merciful covenantal promise (rainbow).
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“Buttonwood” and a Great Abolitionist

Sketch of Arthur B. Bradford — earnest abolitionist and founder of the Free Presbyterian Church who later became a freethinker. Author defends Christianity’s role in ending slavery.
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Lincoln and the Bible

Examines Abraham Lincoln's familiarity with and use of the Bible, documenting his quotations, influences, and the debate over his personal faith.
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Where the Rivers Meet

Narrative of Regina, a German girl captured by Indians in 1763: her family's massacre, nine years in captivity, and her mother's long search and hope of reunion.
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Great Interviews of Jesus

Macartney examines Jesus' wilderness temptations, portraying Satan as a personal adversary and Christ's Scripture-grounded responses to hunger, pride, and testing.
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Sons of Thunder: Pulpit Power of the Past

Clarence E. Macartney's introduction to Sons of Thunder: biographical, homiletic portraits of notable preachers (Bunyan, Chalmers, Beecher), emphasizing pulpit power, conversion, and evangelical zeal.
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Six Kings of the American Pulpit

Macartney's Six Kings of the American Pulpit—biographical sketch of George Whitefield: his Methodist conversion, emphasis on the New Birth, and open-air evangelistic preaching.
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The Greatest Men of the Bible

A collection of sermons on notable Bible men, opening with Paul—his Damascus conversion, witness to Christ's resurrection, and example of a victorious Christian life.
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Today or Tomorrow

Macartney warns against postponing faith and duty, urging urgent repentance and service because life is brief and today's opportunities for God may vanish.
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