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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.

Open Church Work for the Negro

Louisville Presbyterian 'open church' work among African Americans: Sunday schools, industrial training, medical care, playgrounds, and volunteer teachers promoting faith and self-respect.
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Changes I Have Seen

1951 Presbyterian Outlook: Assembly boards' actions and appointments; Walter L. Lingle reflects on shifting church attitudes toward evolution and the Confession's 'elect infants' clause.
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Some Montreat Memories

Montreat conference memories (1910–1924): anecdotes of preachers, a rain-stilling episode, flood relief efforts, and the Presbyterian Historical Foundation’s museum and archives.
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Montreat’s Early Years

Account of Montreat’s founding (1897) and early growth: founders, financial struggles, the Presbyterian acquisition, and the leadership of Dr. R. C. Anderson.
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The Auburn Affirmation

Reviews the Auburn Affirmation (1924) protesting the 1923 General Assembly's imposition of doctrinal tests, focusing on inspiration, inerrancy, constitutional authority, and reunion debates.
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Presbyterianism and Human Freedom

Survey of Concord Presbytery (1740–1860): origins of congregations, ministers, revivals, discipline controversies, Old/New School split, and missionary expansion.
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The Scotch Confession of Faith

Devotional periodical with daily meditations and an article on Christian giving. Includes a historical survey of the 1560 Scotch Confession (John Knox) and a call to 'Covenant Loyalty'.
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MacWhorter, Barry and Allied Families

Genealogical and historical account tracing the McWhorter/MacQuarrie family from Celtic Scots and Dalriada, detailing clan origins, the Celtic Church, and Scotland's medieval-to-Reformation shifts.
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The Bible and Social Problems

Examines the Bible’s social teachings: defines sociology vs socialism, explains social consciousness and service, and outlines the church’s role in addressing social problems.
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Presbyterians: Their History and Beliefs

A concise history and defense of Presbyterianism tracing its biblical roots, governance by elected elders (presbyters/bishops), and distinctions from Episcopal and Congregational polity.
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The General Assembly 1928

An essay on revelation as God's personal self-disclosure and epistemic methods. Also a report on the 1928 Presbyterian General Assembly—its spirit, committee work, and consolidation debates.
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The Southern Presbyterian Church

Notice for First Presbyterian Church, Augusta, GA (Mar 17, 1927). Volume 85, Number II: 'The Truth of God — Forbearance in Love,' a denominational periodical with articles by Presbyterian leaders.
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The Lexington Assembly, 1925

Report on the 1925 Lexington General Assembly: elections, committee work, Book of Church Order revision, country-church initiatives, and a foreign-missions controversy over a "muzzling" guide.
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The Charleston Assembly, 1922

Coverage and analysis of the 1922 Charleston General Assembly, addressing moderator election, standing committees, executive reports, finances, and ecumenical negotiations. Advocates procedural reforms and praises Southern church generosity.
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