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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.
Sermons Selected from the Manuscripts of the Late Moses Hoge
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Preface and selected sermons of Moses Hoge. The opening sermon, "Ministerial Piety," urges ministers to self-examine, persevere in holiness, and guard against becoming a spiritual cast-away.
The Virginia Evangelical and Literary Magazine, Vol. 4 Index
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Index of a religious periodical summarizing missions (Sandwich Islands, India, Africa, Native peoples), revivals across the US, synod and seminary news, biographies and reviews.
The Virginia Evangelical and Literary Magazine, Vol. 4, No. 1 [January 1821]
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Examines Luke 2:2’s census (Cyrenius/Quirinius), reconciling historical sources to explain Joseph and Mary’s journey to Bethlehem. Followed by pastoral guidance on domestic piety.
The Virginia Evangelical and Literary Magazine, Vol. 4, No. 10 [October 1821]
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Argues that Christ’s redemption is vicarious, substitutionary atonement: our sins imputed to Him and His righteousness imputed to us, shown by types and Scripture.
The Virginia Evangelical and Literary Magazine, Vol. 4, No. 11 [November 1821]
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A reply defending that human souls are propagated (not immediately created), answering objections about moral transmission and regeneration. Also reports American revival news and college awakenings.
The Virginia Evangelical and Literary Magazine, Vol. 4, No. 12 [December 1821]
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A cautionary tale of two youths: one raised in piety and industry who prospers; the other indulged, drawn to theatre and gambling, who descends into immorality and ruin.
The Virginia Evangelical and Literary Magazine, Vol. 4, No. 2 [February 1821]
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Argues the Waldenses were Calvinistic (Trinity, justification, predestination), upheld infant baptism and Presbyterian polity, rejected Roman rites and certain public amusements.
The Virginia Evangelical and Literary Magazine, Vol. 4, No. 3 [March 1821]
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Analyzes John 16:25’s Greek terms (erotao vs aiteo), arguing ‘ask’ there means inquire, not formal prayer. Considers prayer to Christ and related texts (John 17; James 5).
The Virginia Evangelical and Literary Magazine, Vol. 4, No. 5 [May 1821]
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Plea against sectarianism urging Christians to tolerate non-essentials and unite in brotherly love. Defends separation from those denying core doctrines while promoting reunion among believers.
The Virginia Evangelical and Literary Magazine, Vol. 4, No. 6 [June 1821]
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Two essays: the first argues Christ’s promised presence with preachers proves his deity and omnipresence. The second defends an immaterial soul and that souls descend from parents.
The Virginia Evangelical and Literary Magazine, Vol. 4, No. 7 [July 1821]
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Argues that universal death demonstrates human depravity and original sin—infants share the tainted nature—while defending God’s justice and affirming gospel provision and the atonement.
The Virginia Evangelical and Literary Magazine, Vol. 4, No. 8 [August 1821]
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Critiques Melancthon’s claim that souls derive from parents; argues souls are indivisible substances created by God and that human generation cannot produce souls.
The Virginia Evangelical and Literary Magazine, Vol. 4, No. 9 [September 1821]
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A courtroom meditation linking a murder trial to personal conscience and the final judgment, underscoring Christ’s advocacy and assurance; plus practical advice urging preachers to adapt and improve.
Observations on the Manner of Educating Young Men for the Ministry of the Gospel
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Advice on annual self-examination and standards for ministerial education—reading, gesture, and natural delivery in the pulpit. Emphasizes ministerial character and effective oratory.
Theological Seminary, Andover, Mass.
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Overview of Andover Theological Seminary—its origins, endowments, curriculum, faculty, and facilities—arguing that learned, pious ministers are vital. Emphasizes divine blessing on ministerial education.
Theological Seminary at Princeton
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Overview of the founding (1812–1822), plan, faculty, curriculum, students, and library of Princeton Theological Seminary. Emphasizes piety, learning, and Church oversight in ministerial training.
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