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 Claims of Episcopacy Refuted, in a Review of the Essays of the Right Reverend Bishop Hobart, and Other advocates of Diocesan Episcopacy
J.M. Mason’s essay refutes diocesan episcopacy and exclusive apostolic succession, defending presbyterian ordination and critiquing Anglican and Roman sacerdotal claims.
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Essays on the Church of God (1815)
John M. Mason’s essays define the Church as a visible, catholic unity, treating membership (including infant baptism), ordinances, and officers with scriptural argumentation.
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The Complete Works of John M. Mason, D.D., Vol. 2
Argues that religious controversy is necessary to defend truth and urges fair, non-personal debate over church order, episcopacy, ministry, sacraments, and doctrine.
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The Complete Works of John M. Mason, D.D., Vol. 3
Sermon arguing that the gospel is preached to the poor, offering consolation, immortality, and practical uplift. Christianity uniquely comforts and redeems the needy.
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Memoirs of John M. Mason, D.D., S.T.P. With Portions of His Correspondence
Memoirs of John M. Mason with correspondence and a biographical sketch of his father, detailing his ministry, the Associate Reformed Church’s formation, and early American church life.
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John Mitchell Mason, D.D.
Concise biography of John Mitchell Mason (1770–1829), an eminent Associate Reformed/Presbyterian minister, seminary founder, professor, and celebrated preacher and writer.
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Memoirs of the Rev. John Rodgers, D.D.
Memoirs of Rev. John Rodgers (b.1727), American Presbyterian minister converted under George Whitefield and long-serving New York pastor. By Samuel Miller.
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A Brief View of the State of Religious Liberty in the Colony of New York (1773)
Historical overview of religious liberty in colonial New York—laws, church disputes, and Episcopal–Presbyterian conflicts including persecution and key acts (1693–1755).
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John Rodgers
Biographical sketches of early American Presbyterian ministers, centering on John Rodgers—his revival labors, pastoral leadership, and Revolutionary-era chaplaincy.
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John Rodgers, D.D.
Sketch of Rev. John Rodgers (1727–1811), an American Presbyterian minister influenced by Whitefield: pastor, college trustee, missionary, and supporter of American independence.
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John Rodgers, D.D.
Entry from the Presbyterian Encyclopedia (U.S.), edited by Alfred Nevin. Contains historical sketches and biographies (e.g., John Rodgers) and notes on assemblies and early churches.
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A Pastoral Letter (1775)
A 1775 pastoral letter from a Presbyterian synod urging national repentance, fervent prayer, and moral reform amid looming civil war; exhorts soldiers to fear God and seek divine aid.
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An Overture Presented to the Reverend Synod of Dissenting Ministers (1729)
Charles Hodge’s constitutional history urges the U.S. Presbyterian Church to adopt the Westminster Confession, require subscription, revive discipline, and guard against doctrinal error.
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