A Reading Journey Through Korea
A travel guide describing routes, distances, ports, climate, and geography of Korea for American travelers, with practical advice on tickets, routes, and clothing.
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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 Reading Journey Through Korea
The Unprecedented Opportunity in the Far East
Addresses urging students to seize unprecedented missionary opportunities in the Far East (Japan, Korea, China, Siam). Calls for education, native training, and church autonomy.
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The Demand for Missionary Statesmanship
Urges Christian statesmanship in foreign missions: treat the Chinese as brothers, prioritize education and indigenous church leadership, and persist through upheaval like the Boxer Uprising.
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The Yellow Man’s Burden
1907 essay on Western–Asian relations exploring racial antipathy, missionary impact, commerce, and cultural misunderstandings. Urges education and mutual sympathy to mend relations.
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The Yellow Man’s Burden
Critiques Western racial prejudice and imperial aggression in Asia. Shows how foreign conduct, commercial greed, and missionary/political dominance provoke native resentment and conflict.
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The Lien-Chou Martyrdom
Report of the 1905 Lien‑chou massacre in China: a mob attacked mission hospitals and schools, killing several Presbyterian missionaries and destroying mission property. Describes heroism and the investigation.
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The Foreign Missionary: An Incarnation of a World Movement
Arthur J. Brown's The Foreign Missionary analyzes why missionaries go—rooted in personal faith, the world's need for Christ, and Christ's command—outlining missionary aims and practice.
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The Why and How of Foreign Missions
Concise guide to foreign missions: motives, methods, administration, finances, and the missionary's work. Argues Christians' duty to proclaim Christ worldwide.
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The Nearer and Farther East: Outline Studies of Moslem Lands and of Siam, Burma, and Korea
1908 survey of Muslim lands, Siam, Burma, and Korea outlining Islam's reach, social conditions, missionary history, and the urgent need and opportunity for Christian evangelism.
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The Political Situation in Asia
One essay portrays the Church as Christ's shelter and urges readiness for service. The other surveys Asia's political upheavals and calls missionaries to respond wisely.
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Call to Prayer for Korea
Urgent call to prayer for Korea amid trials of missionaries and rising tensions with Japanese authorities. Appeals for faith, patience, forgiveness, and protection for native and foreign Christians.
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“The Korean Conspiracy Case”
Mission boards' analysis of the Korean conspiracy trials (1910s), urging fair treatment of Koreans, prudent diplomacy with Japan, and safeguarding missionary work amid political tensions.
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An Appreciation of Daniel McGilvary, A Half-Century Among the Siamese and the Lao
Daniel McGilvary's autobiography recounts 53 years of missionary service among the Siamese and Lao, founding hospitals, schools and churches while evangelizing northern Siam.
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The Six Power Loan and Recognition of the Chinese Republic
1913 New York Japan Review examines US–Japan relations and US policy in East Asia—advocating friendly ties and debating the Six-Power China loan and recognition of the Chinese Republic.
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Why Foreign Missions Cannot Retrench on Account of the War
Argues foreign missions must not be cut during the European War: work is long-term, costly to suspend, vital to hospitals, schools and peace; urges churches to cover deficits now.
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Rising Churches in Non-Christian Lands
Study of rising indigenous Christian churches in non-Christian lands, urging respectful cooperation by Western missions. Covers peoples, challenges, self-support, and mission methods.
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Unity and Missions: Can a Divided Church Save the World?
Argues that church unity is essential to effective world missions; denominational divisions hinder evangelism and must be candidly addressed with practical solutions.
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The Expectation of Siam
A 1925 missionary account of Siam (Thailand), its people, Bangkok, Buddhism, and Presbyterian foreign missions, combining travel narrative with reports on missionary methods and results.
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