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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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Equality of Rights for All Citizens, Black and White, Alike

1909 sermon urging equal civil and political rights for Black and White citizens, reviewing the Civil War’s settling of secession, abolition, and citizenship via amendments.

Francis James Grimké ⬩ 1909

Christianity and Race Prejudice

Two 1910 sermons confronting race prejudice—arguing that Christianity, grounded in Christ’s universal Fatherhood, demands equality and rejects segregation and discrimination.

Francis James Grimké ⬩ 1910

Fifty Years of Freedom

Reflection on fifty years since emancipation: material and educational progress and growing self-respect, yet increased race prejudice, segregation, and disfranchisement.

Francis James Grimké ⬩ 1913

Gideon Bands for Work Within the Race and for Work Without the Race

Francis J. Grimké urges African American men to form Gideon-like bands—courageous, faithful, vigilant, and reliable—using Judges 6–7 as a call to organized racial uplift and service.

Francis James Grimké ⬩ 1913

The Protest of a Colored Minister

Magazine editorials urge churches to guide youths in vocational choice, view ministry as service, confront race prejudice, broaden preaching to social issues, and support social service.

Francis James Grimké ⬩ 1914

“The Birth of a Nation”

Francis James Grimké ⬩ 1915

Evangelism

July 1916 American Missionary urges churches to "set their sails" for the Pilgrim tercentenary, intensify evangelism, missions, fundraising, and confront race relations in outreach.

Francis James Grimké ⬩ 1916

Some Reflections, Growing Out of the Recent Epidemic of Influenza That Afflicted Our City

1918 sermon reflecting on the influenza epidemic, God’s providence in life and death, submission to public-health measures, and a call to reject racial prejudice in favor of love and justice.

Francis James Grimké ⬩ 1918

Address of Welcome Given at a Reception Tendered to the Men Who Have Returned from the Battle Front

Welcome address to Black WWI veterans urging them to press for equal rights at home after fairer treatment abroad. Calls for reporting abuses and continuing the struggle for justice.

Francis James Grimké ⬩ 1919

Justice and the Colored Man

1919 Harvey’s Weekly critiques Wilson’s handling of the League and cabinet, challenges Republican claims, and publishes letters defending Black soldiers and urging justice.

Francis James Grimké ⬩ 1919

The Race Problem — Two Suggestions as to Its Solution

Grimke argues the race problem stems from white prejudice and systemic injustice, not Black hatred. He urges white moral responsibility, structural reform, and equitable education.

Francis James Grimké ⬩ 1919

Theodore Roosevelt

Eulogic sermon honoring Theodore Roosevelt’s character and leadership, praising his vigor, intellect, faith, and public service. Urges God-fearing, strong-minded, generous leaders.

Francis James Grimké ⬩ 1919

The Next Step in Racial Cooperation

Sermon urging racial cooperation based on mutual respect, justice, and equal education, economic and civil rights. Final step: embrace Christian brotherhood and character.

Francis James Grimké ⬩ 1921

Eulogy for Matthew Anderson

April 1928 issue of The Crisis (NAACP) featuring articles on Black education, civil rights, international politics, and a eulogy for Matthew Anderson.

Francis James Grimké ⬩ 1928

Segregation

June 1934 Crisis essays condemn racial segregation as degrading and harmful; Grimké urges continual resistance, and Du Bois exposes segregated churches as compelled separation.

Francis James Grimké ⬩ 1934

The Battle Must Go On

1934 Crisis issue examines racial segregation, Black colleges, and NAACP activism. Argues Negro churches and institutions serve the race while the fight for equality and protest must continue.

Francis James Grimké ⬩ 1934

The Negro’s Attitude Toward Religion

The Southern Workman (Dec 1934) urges translating religion into action. Frances J. Grimke condemns ‘Jim Crow Christianity’ but urges Blacks to embrace true Christianity for moral uplift.

Francis James Grimké ⬩ 1934

The Second Marriage of Frederick Douglass

Journal articles examine Southern textbooks’ racial attitudes and recount Frederick Douglass’s second marriage to Helen Pitts and the saving of Cedar Hill as a memorial.

Francis James Grimké ⬩ 1934

Our Young People! How to Deal with Them

Sept 1935 Southern Workman reviews the Kellogg‑Briand anti‑war pact, Negro health and education, race relations, youth moral instruction, and a Bantu educational cinema mission in Africa.

Francis James Grimké ⬩ 1935

The Works of Francis J. Grimke, Vol. 1

Francis James Grimké ⬩ 1942

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Archives

Equality of Rights for All Citizens, Black and White, Alike

Christianity and Race Prejudice

Fifty Years of Freedom

Gideon Bands for Work Within the Race and for Work Without the Race

The Protest of a Colored Minister

“The Birth of a Nation”

Evangelism

Some Reflections, Growing Out of the Recent Epidemic of Influenza That Afflicted Our City

Address of Welcome Given at a Reception Tendered to the Men Who Have Returned from the Battle Front

Justice and the Colored Man

The Race Problem — Two Suggestions as to Its Solution

Theodore Roosevelt

The Next Step in Racial Cooperation

Eulogy for Matthew Anderson

Segregation

The Battle Must Go On

The Negro’s Attitude Toward Religion

The Second Marriage of Frederick Douglass

Our Young People! How to Deal with Them

The Works of Francis J. Grimke, Vol. 1

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