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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.

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An Address, Adapted to the Monthly Concert for Prayer (Oct 1828)

An 1828 address urging unity of foreign and domestic missions, calling for prayer, funds and workers, and highlighting urgent need for English Protestant ministry in Louisiana.

John Holt Rice ⬩ 1828

The Power of Truth and Love

Sermon: Christian warfare uses spiritual, not carnal, weapons—truth and love. Advocates persuasion over coercion, defends religious liberty, and urges faithful gospel propagation.

John Holt Rice ⬩ 1828

The Virginia Evangelical and Literary Magazine, Vol. 11

John Holt Rice ⬩ 1828

Correspondence of the General Assembly with Foreign Churches

1829 prospectus of the Biblical Repertory for a theological quarterly to clarify Scripture, review literature, and advance missions; prints the GA’s letters to foreign churches.

John Holt Rice ⬩ 1829

High Church Principles Opposed to the Genius of Our Republican Institutions

John Holt Rice ⬩ 1829

The Glory of the Gospel

Sermon asserting the gospel’s supreme glory, permanence, and universal adaptability, supported by Scripture and Paul’s example; it blesses all peoples and classes.

John Holt Rice ⬩ 1830

Review of Professor Stuart’s Letter to William E. Channing

Review rebukes Dr. Channing’s charge that Massachusetts Orthodox suppress religious liberty; defends Scripture’s inspiration and orthodox doctrines against Unitarianism.

John Holt Rice ⬩ 1831

Historical and Philosophical Considerations on Religion

Essays arguing religion is innate and central to national character. Advocates religious liberty, critiques sectarianism and clerical power, and promotes education to preserve conscience and freedom.

John Holt Rice ⬩ 1832

Memoir of the Rev. Samuel Davies, Formerly President of the College of New Jersey (1819)

Memoir of Rev. Samuel Davies: his pious upbringing, ministry in colonial Virginia during the Great Awakening, advocacy for religious toleration, and college presidency.

John Holt Rice ⬩ 1832

Memoir of James Brainerd Taylor

Memoir of James Brainerd Taylor tracing his conversion, Sabbath-school work, preparation for the ministry, and zeal for missions. Emphasizes piety, revival labors, and letters.

John Holt Rice ⬩ 1833

A Memoir of the Rev. John H. Rice, D.D.

Memoir of Rev. John H. Rice tracing his early piety, education, family hardships, and ministry; includes many of his letters and pastoral writings.

John Holt Rice ⬩ 1835

April 13, 1819 Letter to Archibald Alexander (1819)

Memoir excerpt on Rev. John H. Rice detailing Presbyterian missionary expansion across Virginia, growth of missionary societies, and Rice’s rising influence after presiding over the General Assembly.

John Holt Rice ⬩ 1835

April 14, 1827 Letter to Archibald Alexander (1827)

Memoir excerpt of Rev. John H. Rice expressing anxiety over slavery’s politicization, the church’s involvement, a free Black man’s prospects, and seminary fundraising.

John Holt Rice ⬩ 1835

April 6, 1825 Letter to Archibald Alexander (1825)

Memoir of Rev. John H. Rice defending Bible Societies and the sufficiency of Scripture against a bishop’s critique; includes biographical notes and contemporary controversy.

John Holt Rice ⬩ 1835

August 14, 1819 Letter to Thomas Chalmers (1819)

Memoir of Rev. John H. Rice urging Protestant cooperation for missions and theological education. Includes counsel on selecting ministers: piety, pulpit manner, and intellectual depth.

John Holt Rice ⬩ 1835

August 16, 1817 Letter to Archibald Alexander (1817)

Memoir of Rev. John H. Rice, containing letters about launching a monthly Presbyterian magazine and proposals to organize itinerant missionaries in the Presbytery of Hanover.

John Holt Rice ⬩ 1835

August 29, 1826 Letter to Samuel Lyle Graham (1826)

Memoir and letters of Rev. John H. Rice about founding Union Theological Seminary (Va.), Synod and Presbytery negotiations, and denominational education.

John Holt Rice ⬩ 1835

August 6, 1825 Letter to Archibald Alexander (1825)

Memoir of Rev. John H. Rice, D.D., recounting letters and seminary life, debates over Scripture authority and Protestant sola scriptura, and fundraising and building efforts in Virginia.

John Holt Rice ⬩ 1835

December 13, 1814 Letter to Archibald Alexander (1814)

Memoir of Rev. John H. Rice (1814–15). Letters on Virginia’s religious state, wartime hardship, Episcopal–Presbyterian tensions, and pastoral concerns.

John Holt Rice ⬩ 1835

December 31, 1817 Letter to Archibald Alexander (1817)

Memoir of Rev. John H. Rice describing his 1818 founding of the Virginia Evangelical and Literary Magazine and its evangelical Presbyterian aims and literary program.

John Holt Rice ⬩ 1835

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Archives

An Address, Adapted to the Monthly Concert for Prayer (Oct 1828)

The Power of Truth and Love

The Virginia Evangelical and Literary Magazine, Vol. 11

Correspondence of the General Assembly with Foreign Churches

High Church Principles Opposed to the Genius of Our Republican Institutions

The Glory of the Gospel

Review of Professor Stuart’s Letter to William E. Channing

Historical and Philosophical Considerations on Religion

Memoir of the Rev. Samuel Davies, Formerly President of the College of New Jersey (1819)

Memoir of James Brainerd Taylor

A Memoir of the Rev. John H. Rice, D.D.

April 13, 1819 Letter to Archibald Alexander (1819)

April 14, 1827 Letter to Archibald Alexander (1827)

April 6, 1825 Letter to Archibald Alexander (1825)

August 14, 1819 Letter to Thomas Chalmers (1819)

August 16, 1817 Letter to Archibald Alexander (1817)

August 29, 1826 Letter to Samuel Lyle Graham (1826)

August 6, 1825 Letter to Archibald Alexander (1825)

December 13, 1814 Letter to Archibald Alexander (1814)

December 31, 1817 Letter to Archibald Alexander (1817)

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