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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.
Waldegrave on Millennarianism
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Review of Waldegrave’s Bampton Lectures opposing premillennialism. Defends the present kingdom, offers canons for prophetic exegesis, and critiques literalist excesses.
A Thanksgiving Sermon on the English Language
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Argues the Ashmun Institute’s African education will uplift freed slaves and glorify God. A sermon likewise traces Providence in nations and the global rise of the English language.
Some Account of the Writings of the Reverend Philip Doddridge
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Review of John Robinson’s and Philip Doddridge’s writings, highlighting biographical notes, practical sermons, and Doddridge’s apologetic defenses and teachings on regeneration.
Children’s Praise for the Gospel
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American Bible Society record (Aug 1858) recounts the British & Foreign Bible Society anniversary, missionary efforts (including India), stories of Scripture’s power, and lists donations.
Discourses on Common Topics of Christian Faith and Practice
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James W. Alexander diagnoses nineteenth-century "modern unbelief" — rationalism, German criticism, and disguised spirituality — and urges robust apologetic defense of the Gospel.
June 15, 1848 Letter to William B. Sprague (1848)
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Biographical sketch of John Holt Rice (1777–1831), a Virginia Presbyterian minister, educator, and seminary professor, outlining his education, ministry, publications, and influence.
Show Me Thy Glory
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Sermon on Moses’ plea ‘Show me thy glory’ (Exod. 33:18), exploring the Sinai theophany, Moses’ faith and intercession, and the soul’s longing for deeper communion with God.
Some Account of an Old English Manuscript in the Nisbet Library
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Description and analysis of an anonymous early-17th-century English manuscript of 52 sermons in the Nisbet/Princeton library. Notes on dating, style, orthography, sources, and extracts.
Anglo-Latin Hymns
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Mercersburg Review: travel sketches of southern Peloponnesus and ancient Messenia, paired with Anglo‑Latin hymn translations (St. Bernard, St. Bonaventure) on Jesus and the Cross.
Bring Me Up Samuel
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Sermon on Saul’s decline and the witch of Endor (1 Sam 28), lamenting the loss of Samuel’s guiding influence. Warns against forsaking God, necromancy, and the cost of disobedience.
Divine Providence in Particulars
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Devotional pieces urging Christians to care for sinners. Includes "Swearing Henry"—a profane man’s repentance after his child’s death—and calls for compassionate evangelism and prayer.
Introductory Notice to J.L. Cabell’s The Testimony of Modern Science to the Unity of Mankind
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1859 essay using comparative anatomy, physiology, and philology to argue for the specific unity and common origin of all human races, rebutting polygenist claims.
The Doctrine of Perception, as Held by Doctor Arnauld, Doctor Reid, and Sir William Hamilton
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Survey of debates on immediate perception by Arnauld, Malebranche, Reid and Hamilton, critiquing representative (idea‑based) theories and defending direct perception.
The Revival and Its Lessons
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Preface to a collection on the 1857 American Revival highlighting daily prayer meetings, intercession, lay leadership, widespread conversions, and cross-denominational unity. It urges renewed prayer and evangelistic labor.
March 22, 1847 Letter to Beverly Tucker Lacy (1847)
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1860 Presbyterian reports: presbytery sessions, ordinations, missions, and local revivals. Includes J.W. Alexander’s advice to young ministers to prioritize preaching, expository work, and prayerful preparation.
The Omnipresence of God
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An 1860 sermon on God’s omnipresence, showing how God’s omnipotence, wisdom, and holiness are everywhere and urging believers to awe, holiness, and faithful living.
Distrust of the Word (1853)
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Alexander warns that distrusting God’s Word weakens Christians and the church (Ps.68; 1 Sam.4), urging daily reliance on Scripture—the ‘sword of the Spirit’ (Eph.6).
The Breaking Crucible
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Collection of Christian hymns (Paul Gerhardt et al.) meditating on sorrow, suffering, death, and hope—offering comfort and steadfast trust in Christ.
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