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.
A Narrative of the State of Religion Within the Bounds of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church, in the United States of America
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Report (May 1809–May 1810) on the state of religion in the General Assembly: revivals, missions, Bible societies, seminaries, and growth in vital piety and prayer.
The Plan of the Theological School
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Defends the authenticity of Revelation vs. Michaelis, reports the General Assembly’s plan to found a theological seminary, and summarizes missionary society activity.
Letters Explaining the Abrahamic Covenant, with a View to Establish, on This Broad and Ancient Basis, the Divine Right of Infant Baptism
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Letters (1812) arguing that the Abrahamic covenant secures a divine right to infant baptism; defends paedobaptism and answers objections including the proper mode of baptism.
A Narrative of the State of Religion, Within the Bounds of the General Assembly, of the Presbyterian Church
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1814 General Assembly report on the state of religion: widespread revivals, missions and Bible societies, seminary needs, and moral decline in parts of the country.
Address of the Board of Missions on the Subject of Auxiliary Missionary Societies and Missionary Associations
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1816 Board of Missions address urging formation of auxiliary societies to fund and supply missionaries to evangelize frontier settlements, Native Americans, and African Americans.
An Essay on the Inability of Sinners (1818)
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Contends unregenerate sinners cannot repent, believe, or obey God’s law without sovereign grace; regeneration imparts new power for true spiritual obedience. Critiques claims of "full ability."
A Word to the Rev. J.R. Willson
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Explores baptism’s purposes (public dedication and witness), outlines essential qualifications for the ministry, and reports on the state of religion and the General Assembly.
An Address of the Conductors
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Address introducing the Presbyterian Magazine: its aims, need for a dedicated editor (Rev. Dr. Neill), editorial standards and circulation plans. Begins Lectures on Biblical History (genesis 5).
Brief Thoughts on Baptism
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Argues that humanity inherits Adam’s guilt and defends the ongoing, apostolic practice of water baptism—Christ’s commission requires its continuance.
Dr. Watts His Own Advocate
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Discussion of the uses of baptism—especially infant baptism—arguing baptism is not regeneration and critiquing extremes. Also notes Dr. Watts’ hymns and the Trinity controversy.
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