The Advance Begins at the Cross
Urges the Religious Education Advance to begin at the Cross: Christ's atonement must undergird evangelism, Sunday Schools, and home missions so conversion yields changed lives.
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Archives
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.
The Advance Begins at the Cross
The Message of the Bethel Pulpit
Addresses urging the Church to re-state fundamentals: an inspired, supernatural Bible; the triune God and divine Christ; and the threefold gospel—ruin, redemption, regeneration.
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The Church for the New Age
Addresses urging the church to meet the New Age by re-stating fundamentals: emphasize the ethical, social, and evangelistic gospels. Calls for scholars and practical ministry.
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The New President
Profiles Dr. B. R. Lacy Jr.'s election as Union Seminary president, highlighting his Southern ancestry, extensive academic and pastoral preparation, and wartime chaplaincy. Affirms his conservative theological stance.
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Mrs. Sarah Pratt Lapsley
Account of pioneer Southern Presbyterian women in Alabama who organized home and foreign missionary societies, highlighting leaders like Mary Horton and Sarah Pratt Lapsley.
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A Girl Who Became a Great Woman
March 1942 Negro History Bulletin celebrates Black achievement: praises Booker T. Washington's practical education and profiles Lucy Laney, a former slave who founded a teachers' school.
November 30, 1904 Letter to Francis J. Grimké
Letters to Francis J. Grimke about lecture invitations, educational outreach, and hope that the church will reject an 'iniquitous overture' and uphold equal rights and unity.
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October 27, 1904 Letter to Francis J. Grimké
Lucy C. Laney invites Francis J. Grimke and thanks him for defending Black rights. She praises his opposition to a Presbyterian reunion harmful to Black communicants and urges patience.
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The Creed of Christ: A Study in the Gospels
Study of the Creed of Christ from the Gospels, arguing creeds form character and urging objective, historical study of Jesus’ teachings as a life-transforming creed.
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Some Strictures on Current Conceptions of Biblical Criticism
McPheeters argues 'Biblical Criticism' is misused; it should denote the discipline assessing 'biblicality'—whether writings document special revelation—distinct from textual, literary, or historical criticism.
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The Gospel of the Lilies
Collection of evangelistic sermons (The Gospel of the Lilies) by Edward O. Guerrant, preaching to common folk about trusting God's care, resurrection, and soul-winning.
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The Galax Gatherers: The Gospel Among the Highlanders
Sketches of evangelistic missions among Appalachian Highlanders by Edward O. Guerrant. Reports of preaching, church planting, education, and revival in mountain communities.
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Pastoral Homilies: Delivered as Commencement Addresses to the Graduating Classes of the Allegheny Theological Seminary
Collection of James A. Grier's commencement homilies offering pastoral counsel to young ministers: loyalty to Scripture and denomination, diligent study, and defense of verbal inspiration.
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Lectures in Pastoral Theology, Vol. 2 (Pastor and People)
Lectures on pastoral theology and church organization, guiding pastors to mobilize congregations, train elders and deacons, and oversee Sabbath schools, prayer meetings, and finances.
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Presbyterian Home Missions: An Account of the Home Missions of the Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A.
A historical account (1789–1902) of the Presbyterian Church's Home Missions in the U.S., detailing organized boards and work among Native Americans, Alaskans, Mormons, immigrants, and the West.
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Presbyterian Women of the Synod of Alabama
History of Alabama Presbyterian women—pioneers, auxiliaries, missionary work and leadership from the antebellum era through 1935, honoring their service and records.
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Yesterdays in Persia and Kurdistan
Frederick G. Coan's memoir of missionary life in Persia and Kurdistan, recounting travels, ministry among Assyrians and Kurds, and trials during war and upheaval (1851–1929).
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Six Letters of President Burr
Transcription and notes on six 1753–1754 letters of President Aaron Burr concerning the College of New Jersey (Princeton): trustees, faculty, Nassau Hall, fundraising, and church disputes.
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The Man Who Found Francis Makemie’s Grave
Biography of Littleton P. Bowen, who rediscovered Francis Makemie's grave and desk, rescued church memorials, and chronicled Buckingham Presbyterian Church history.
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