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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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Prayer at the 1878 Funeral of Joseph Henry

Report of Professor Joseph Henry’s funeral (May 16, 1878) at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church, detailing services, prayers, scripture readings, notable attendees, and burial.

Charles Hodge ⬩ 1880

The Teaching Office of the Church (1848)

Charles Hodge: the Church’s chief duty is to teach the whole Bible—making disciples by baptism and instruction under the Great Commission; the Spirit applies truth but does not replace teaching.

Charles Hodge ⬩ 1882

Charles Hodge, D.D., LL.D.

Encyclopedic entry on the Presbyterian Church in the United States, its assemblies and ministers, featuring an extended biography of Charles Hodge and his works.

Charles Hodge ⬩ 1884

Princetoniana: Charles and A.A. Hodge

A biographical sketch of Charles A. and A.A. Hodge and Princeton Seminary, tracing their lives, teaching, and influence on American Reformed theology and ministerial formation.

Charles Hodge ⬩ 1888

An Unpublished Letter of Dr. Hodge to Dr. S.S. Schmucker, On Christian Union

Charles Hodge’s letter objects to formal external church unions, arguing unity must be inward and spiritual. He warns against indifferentism, lax creeds, and erosion of authority.

Charles Hodge ⬩ 1899

August 14, 1835 Letter to Mrs. William C. Walton (1835)

Memoir and condolence letters mourning Rev. William C. Walton, praising his piety, ministerial zeal, and hope of resurrection. Includes letters from Joel Parker and Daniel Baker.

Daniel Baker ⬩ 1837

A Series of Revival Sermons

A revival sermon defending the Bible’s divine inspiration, moral code, and Christ’s atoning work as the way for sinners. Offers apologetic evidence and appeals to repentance.

Daniel Baker ⬩ 1846

A Plain and Scriptural View of Baptism (GB)

Argues for infant baptism as scriptural and covenantal. Baptism replaces circumcision and infants of believers are covenant members; also examines proper mode of baptism.

Daniel Baker ⬩ 1853

A Plain and Scriptural View of Baptism (IA 1)

Daniel Baker defends infant baptism in covenant continuity, arguing baptism replaces circumcision and infants are rightful members of the visible church; examines subjects and modes.

Daniel Baker ⬩ 1853

A Plain and Scriptural View of Baptism (IA 2)

Defense of infant baptism: infants are covenant members (Noah/Abraham), baptism replaces circumcision, and household baptisms support paedobaptism.

Daniel Baker ⬩ 1853

Revival Sermons — Second Series

Sermons emphasizing "precious faith" — saving, active faith that works by love, contrasted with presumption and dead belief; calls sinners to repent and trust Christ.

Daniel Baker ⬩ 1854

Daniel Baker’s Talk to Little Children

Daniel Baker ⬩ 1856

The Life and Labours of the Rev. Daniel Baker, D.D., Pastor and Evangelist

Daniel Baker, William Munford Baker, Sr. ⬩ 1858

The Life and Labours of the Rev. Daniel Baker, D.D., Pastor and Evangelist [3rd ed.]

Memoir of Rev. Daniel S. Baker, D.D., chronicling his ancestry, ministry, evangelistic labors, revivals, and role in founding Austin College. Compiled by his son William M. Baker.

Daniel Baker, William Munford Baker, Sr. ⬩ 1859

Memoirs of the Rev. David Brainerd; Missionary to the Indians on the Borders of New-York, New-Jersey, and Pennsylvania

Preface to the Memoirs of Rev. David Brainerd, missionary to American Indians; outlines his diary, mission labors, conversions, hardships, and publication history.

David Brainerd ⬩ 1822

The Life of the Rev. David Brainerd, Missionary to the North American Indians

Intro and contents of The Life of David Brainerd — a missionary biography of his devoted labors, trials, and influence among North American Indians, inspiring missionary zeal.

David Brainerd ⬩ 1834

March 26, 1743 Letter to Joseph Bellamy (1743)

Biographical sketches of early Presbyterian ministers, centering on David Brainerd’s missionary letters among Native Americans, his struggles, zeal, and pastoral counsel.

David Brainerd ⬩ 1857

David Brainerd

Sketch of David Brainerd (1718–1747), a New England missionary to Native Americans. Details his conversion, revival labors, suffering, and early death under Jonathan Edwards’ care.

David Brainerd ⬩ 1858

David Brainerd the Apostle to the North American Indians

Biography of David Brainerd, a Puritan missionary to North American Indians, chronicling his zeal, intense prayer life, hardships, and revival work among native tribes.

David Brainerd ⬩ 1891

A Sermon on the Present Revival of Religion, etc., in This Country

David Rice ⬩ 1803

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Prayer at the 1878 Funeral of Joseph Henry

The Teaching Office of the Church (1848)

Charles Hodge, D.D., LL.D.

Princetoniana: Charles and A.A. Hodge

An Unpublished Letter of Dr. Hodge to Dr. S.S. Schmucker, On Christian Union

August 14, 1835 Letter to Mrs. William C. Walton (1835)

A Series of Revival Sermons

A Plain and Scriptural View of Baptism (GB)

A Plain and Scriptural View of Baptism (IA 1)

A Plain and Scriptural View of Baptism (IA 2)

Revival Sermons — Second Series

Daniel Baker’s Talk to Little Children

The Life and Labours of the Rev. Daniel Baker, D.D., Pastor and Evangelist

The Life and Labours of the Rev. Daniel Baker, D.D., Pastor and Evangelist [3rd ed.]

Memoirs of the Rev. David Brainerd; Missionary to the Indians on the Borders of New-York, New-Jersey, and Pennsylvania

The Life of the Rev. David Brainerd, Missionary to the North American Indians

March 26, 1743 Letter to Joseph Bellamy (1743)

David Brainerd

David Brainerd the Apostle to the North American Indians

A Sermon on the Present Revival of Religion, etc., in This Country

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