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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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The Faith Once for all Delivered unto the Saints

Argues that the apostolic faith is a complete, divinely revealed and final deposit; warns against altering Scripture or adding doctrine in the name of progress.

John Franklin Cannon ⬩ 1915

The Mission of the Church

Affirms the Church's primary mission is spiritual - preaching repentance and reconciliation - while social and political work is subsidiary, following Christ's example.

John Franklin Cannon ⬩ 1916

Letter from Mrs. Ella M. Carithers

May 1901 Covenanter family paper asserting Christ's authority over nations. Reports church affairs, assembly election, street strikes, marriage restrictions, and mission finances.

Elveretta M. George Carithers ⬩ 1901

Letter from the Indian Mission

Weekly religious paper offering a Week of Prayer guide—daily praises and prayer topics for church unity, foreign and home missions, youth and ministry, with mission reports.

Elveretta M. George Carithers ⬩ 1902

“O Woman, Great Is Thy Faith: Be It Unto Thee Even as Thou Wilt”: A Memorial to Mrs. Ella George Carithers

Memorial and funeral addresses for Mrs. Ella George Carithers, missionary to the Comanche in Oklahoma, celebrating her devoted service and lasting legacy. Includes Indian tributes and sermon reflections.

1913

William Work Carithers, D.D.

Biographical sketches of Reformed Presbyterian ministers (1888–1930), missions, congregations and institutions, with portraits and lists. Highlights pastoral service and leadership.

Owen Foster Thompson ⬩ 1930

The Relation of Personal Piety to Personal Work: Can One Be Sure of His Own Piety, Who Does Not Desire to Work for the Lord and for Others?

1914 Christian newspaper covers W.C.T.U.'s campaign for an anti‑polygamy constitutional amendment and a sermon on personal piety urging love‑motivated service to others.

William Work Carithers ⬩ 1914

Twenty-Five Years Among the Indians: Never-Before-Told Leather Stocking Tales in a Missionary’s Life Among the Comanches and Apaches

1914 Reformed Presbyterian issue asserting covenantal church-state principles, urging recognition of Christ's rule and Scripture in national life. Includes missionary reminiscences among the Comanche and Kiowa.

William Work Carithers ⬩ 1914

Lessons from the Rod of Moses

Contains a review of Genesis 10 as the earliest ethnographic chart, a sermon on Moses' rod (Ex.4) about faithfulness and God's power, and an essay on lessons Protestants can learn from Catholics.

John Fleming Carson ⬩ 1903

Is the American Republic a Christian State?

Argues the American Republic was founded on Christian principles, citing colonial charters, the faith of settlers (Pilgrims, Puritans, Quakers, Scots, Huguenots) and civic institutions; urges preserving a Christian republic.

John Fleming Carson ⬩ 1908

The Word of God

Funeral Scripture selections and reflections emphasizing Scripture's authority and the gospel's power. It affirms resurrection hope and the promise of a new heaven and earth.

John Fleming Carson ⬩ 1911

The Function and the Glory of the Ministry of Grace

Centennial address asserting the ministry of grace is divinely instituted, church‑authenticated, and tasked to evangelize and teach. Emphasizes pastoral calling, authority, and theology.

John Fleming Carson ⬩ 1912

John Fleming Carson, LL.D.

Biographical sketches of Reformed Presbyterian ministers (1888–1930), featuring Owen F. Thompson and J. F. Carson, LL.D., with details of ministries, offices, and death.

Owen Foster Thompson ⬩ 1930

Britain’s Appeal to the Gods

Andrew Carnegie's satirical piece has Britain appealing to pagan gods over its declining supremacy — warning about population, industry, commerce, and dependence on the U.S.

Andrew Carnegie ⬩ 1901

The Empire of Business

Andrew Carnegie gives practical business advice: aim high, practice thrift and honesty, avoid liquor, speculation and risky endorsements; discusses trusts, tariffs, steel and railroads.

Andrew Carnegie ⬩ 1902

Industrial Peace

Andrew Carnegie urges arbitration and friendly employer-employee relations to prevent strikes. He advises employers not to hire strikebreakers and to value loyal, long-serving workers.

Andrew Carnegie ⬩ 1904

James Watt

Andrew Carnegie urges industrial peace via arbitration, mutual respect, and patient negotiation between employers and workers. He warns against hiring strikebreakers.

Andrew Carnegie ⬩ 1905

A League of Peace: A Rectorial Address Delivered to the Students in the University of St. Andrews, 17th October, 1905

Andrew Carnegie's 1905 rectorial calls for ending war, surveying ancient and Christian condemnations of violence and advocating arbitration and a league of peace.

Andrew Carnegie ⬩ 1906

Edwin M. Stanton: An Address by Andrew Carnegie on Stanton Memorial Day at Kenyon College

Andrew Carnegie's 1906 memorial address on Edwin M. Stanton celebrates Stanton's patriotism, legal career, opposition to secession, and role in preserving the Union.