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.
Dr. Girardeau as a Theologian
Argues the church must aid civic education while keeping church–state separation. Profiles Dr. Girardeau, who unites philosophy and Reformed theology, defending faith as rational knowledge.
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Dr. Girardeau as a Philosopher
Two essays: Russell Cecil on the power of Christian character as sanctification and witness; Thornton Whaling on Girardeau's philosophy—consciousness, faith, and epistemology.
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Our Duty Towards the Negro
Begins with objections to the federal theory of immediate imputation. Main essay argues whites owe the Negro the gospel, urging domestic missions and training a native colored ministry.
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The Biblical Doctrine of Poverty
Argues poverty is a divinely-permitted, disciplinary fact that cultivates compassion and social bonds. The well-to-do must preach the Gospel and give practical, empowering relief.
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Moderator’s Sermon
Coverage of the 1918 General Assembly: proceedings, war-related appeals and President Wilson’s Day of Humiliation. Ten Commandments tablet installed; sermon cites Phil. 4:19.
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A Call to the Church
May 15, 1918 issue of the Christian Observer reporting General Assembly business, a wartime call to prayer and petitions to government. Includes presbytery news, home and foreign missions, and ecclesiastical appointments.
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The General Assembly of 1918: A Message from the Moderator
1918 Presbyterian Observer urges national prayer for victory, reports increased home and foreign mission giving, notes a missionary's death and discusses General Assembly plans.
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Samuell Norvell Lapsley
Report on the Society of Missionary Inquiry's centennial and a biographical sketch of Samuel N. Lapsley—his Southern upbringing, seminary training, and hazardous missionary work in the Congo.
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A Message from the Moderator of the General Assembly on the “Three Million Drive” for Benevolences
Editorial urging Presbyterians to support a $3,000,000 benevolence drive (missions, education, relief) by pledges, prayer, and local canvasses during the wartime year.
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How to Enlist a Church in Giving for Missions
1909 guide on enlisting churches for missions: kindle generous giving by preaching Christ crucified and fostering earnest prayer, then supply information, organization, and systematic giving methods.
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How Can Every Church Become a Missionary Church?
Practical guide for making every church missionary: appoint missionary pastors, provide information and organization, cultivate giving and prayer. Steps for pastors, schools, and societies.
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The Christian and the Theatre
Argues Christians should abstain from theatre-going as it promotes worldliness, hinders growth in grace, causes others to stumble, and fosters impurity. Cites historical authorities and Scripture.
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John Dunlap Wells, D.D.
Necrological obituary of John Dunlap Wells (1815–1903), Princeton Seminary trustee and long-serving pastor of Third Street Church, summarizing his life, ministry, publications, and death.
Rev. John D. Wells, D.D.
Reports the Presbyterian Church's campaign to evangelize incoming immigrants and publishes a memorial tribute to Rev. John D. Wells, a longtime missions leader and pastor.
Greetings — From the Board of Foreign Missions
1902 greeting from the Board of Foreign Missions honoring the Home Missions' centennial; praises cooperation and sacrifice, and urges Spirit-empowered evangelism at home.
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The Lynching of Jesus: A Review of the Legal Aspects of the Trial of Christ
E.T. Wellford's 1905 essay treats Christ's trial as a case of 'lynching', comparing it to American mob violence and calling for legal and civic reform.
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A Short Biographical Sketch of Thomas Rice Welch, D.D.
Biographical sketch of Rev. Thomas R. Welch and the growth of Presbyterianism in Arkansas (1828–1902), highlighting his pastoral leadership, service, and legacy.
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