A Kentucky Protest Against Slavery (1792)
Rev. David Rice’s 1792 Kentucky speech condemns slavery as unjust, cruel, and contrary to divine law, family bonds, and good policy, urging relief and emancipation.
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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.
A Kentucky Protest Against Slavery (1792)
David Rice’s Last Advice to His Children, Whether by Affinity or Consanguinity
A dying pastor’s counsel urging steadfastness in orthodox doctrine, practical holiness, union of faith and works, and faithful conduct in family and society.
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Essay on Baptism (1789)
1819 essay defending infant baptism, its subjects and proper mode (pouring/sprinkling vs immersion), arguing from Scripture, apostolic practice, and the primitive Fathers.
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An Epistle to the Citizens of Kentucky, Professing Christianity (1805)
1824 outline and epistle collecting Rev. David Rice’s memoirs and warnings against doctrinal drift in Kentucky, tracing the road from Calvinism through error to Deism.
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Letter from the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America to the Presbytery of Transylvania (1795)
Minutes of the 1795 General Assembly addressing slavery, urging forbearance and church unity amid differing views, commissioning frontier missionaries and promoting education.
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David Rice
Biographical sketch of Rev. David Rice (1733–1816), a Virginia-born Presbyterian minister and Kentucky pioneer, educator and anti-slavery author, noted for piety and longstanding ministry.
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Francis Alison, D.D.
Biography of Francis Alison (1705–1779), Irish‑born Presbyterian minister and educator who founded academies, engaged in the Old Side–New Side controversy, and was noted for piety and charity.
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An “Old Side” Plea for Reunion (1758)
A sermon urging Presbyterian ministers to pursue peace and reunion, calling Christians to "keep the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace" (Ephesians 4). Advocates humility, forbearance, and charity.
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Colored Men as Professors in Colored Institutions
Calls for hiring qualified Black professors in colored institutions to foster scholarship, ambition, and mutual respect. Condemns white trustees’ selfishness and caste prejudice.
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The Defects of Our Ministry, and the Remedy
A critique of clergy shortcomings—deficient intelligence, character, and piety—and proposed remedies: raise educational standards, enforce stricter discipline, and prioritize holiness in ministers.
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The Secret of Power in the Pulpit
Argues true pulpit power is spiritual—coming from the Holy Spirit; ministers need consecration and prayer to preach for conversion. Includes a poem depicting urban vice and penitence.
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Introduction to D.A. Payne’s Recollections of Seventy Years
Memoirs of Bishop Daniel A. Payne, tracing his rise from slavery to AME leadership, advocacy for education (Wilberforce University), abolition, and international ministry.
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It Is Drawing the Color Line
1888 editorial opposing plans for separate Presbyterian bodies for blacks and whites, calling such segregation a concession to prejudice and urging church unity and equality under Scripture.
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The Anglo-American Pulpit and Southern Outrages
Poems on motherhood and nature; an essay proposing practical Christian union among denominations; an article urging the rich pay fair taxes; reflections on the unconscious mind.
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A Passing Thought
Magazine issue of poems and essays covering Korean Christian ministers and foreign missions, women’s clubs and social reform, and an essay on rural versus urban life.
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