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.
The Importance of the Office of Deacon
An 1881 Presbyterian Review essay defends the scriptural and practical importance of the office of deacon, emphasizing care for the poor and its role in church order and doctrine.
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The Diaconate Again
A Presbyterian review article debating church polity and the diaconate: whether presbyters include the office of deacon, the scriptural meaning of ‘deacon’, and proper church order.
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Addendum to George Howe, History of the Presbyterian Church in South Carolina, Vol. 2
Preface and addendum to Volume II of George Howe’s History of the Presbyterian Church in South Carolina, outlining the project’s scope, church expansion, and a brief biography and death of Dr. Howe.
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Eulogy on Professor George Howe, D.D., LL.D. (1883)
Eulogy for Prof. George Howe, D.D., long-serving professor at Columbia Theological Seminary, recounting his life, ministry, teaching, character, and legacy.
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Rev. David H. Porter, D.D.
Memorial volume (1884) of the Theological Seminary at Columbia, S.C., containing biographical sketches of graduates and ministers, recounting pastoral service, chaplaincy, and deaths.
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Rev. Robert R. Small
Memorial volume (Columbia Theological Seminary, 1884) with biographical sketches of students and ministers, recording piety, ministry, and deaths in faith.
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The Federal Theology
Explains federal (covenant) theology: Christ as federal head whose representative obedience and imputed righteousness secure justification for the elect; virtual vs actual justification.
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The Substance of Two Speeches on the Teaching of Evolution in Columbia Theological Seminary
Girardeau argues the Synod should not endorse the Board’s approval to teach evolution at Columbia Seminary, defending confessional interpretation, Adam’s headship and limits of heresy.
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Alexander’s Problems of Philosophy
Reviews Berkeley’s idealism and Alexander’s Problems of Philosophy; defends the trustworthiness of consciousness and argues Scripture settles ontological and causal questions.
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Berkeley’s Idealism
Overview and critique of Bishop Berkeley’s idealism: denial of material substance, esse est percipi, ideas as God’s symbols and dependent on divine perception and causality.
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Harris’ Self-Revelation of God
Surveys Berkeley’s idealism and critiques Harris’s natural theology, defending Scripture’s authority for knowledge of God. Briefly distinguishes moral philosophy from ethics.
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McCosh’s Realistic Philosophy
Reviews Berkeley’s idealism and McCosh’s defense of Natural Realism, contrasting Scottish common-sense philosophy with idealism and noting implications for theology and metaphysics.
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Peabody’s Moral Philosophy
Reviews Berkeley’s idealism and McCosh’s realism; critiques Peabody’s moral philosophy and theology, debating abstract ideas, the reality of matter, God’s will, grace, and election.
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Plumptre’s “Spirits in Prison”
Review criticizing E. H. Plumptre’s ‘Wider Hope’—rejects postmortem probation and universalism, defends eternal punishment and traditional soteriology with Scripture appeals (1 Pet. 3; Mark 9; Luke 16).
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Sermon on Luke 3:14
Sketch of Carroll A. Millard and a sermon (Luke 3) by J. L. Girardeau urging reconciliation to God, faithfulness to employers, and moderation in labor–capital disputes.
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Dr. Fairbairn’s “Morality”
Defines ‘revival’ as restoration of spiritual life (distinct from an ‘awakening’), surveys historic revivals, and reviews recent theological works on morality, miracles, and Hebrew grammar.
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Dr. Morris vs. Future Probation
Discusses revivals as resuscitation of church life, defends strict Sabbath observance, and critiques the doctrine of future probation with reference to Mark 9 and Heb. 9.
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Instrumental Music in the Public Worship of the Church
A Presbyterian critique arguing that instrumental music lacks divine warrant in public worship, appealing to the regulative principle and Scripture (Deut 12; Num 16; 1 Sam 13).
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The Contra-Natural Character of the Miracle
Defends miracles as contra-natural, extraordinary events that authenticate divine revelation and answers objections that miracles contradict God’s consistency or laws.
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