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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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Commencement Speech at the University of Michigan

Commemorative volume for the University of Michigan's 75th anniversary (commencement week, 1912), collecting speeches, addresses, and accounts celebrating education, alumni, and civic ideals.

Ethelbert Dudley Warfield ⬩ 1912

A Little Book of Love and Life

A centennial sermon urging readers to receive John's Gospel: written to inspire belief that Jesus is the Christ, Son of God, and to bring life through faith.

Ethelbert Dudley Warfield ⬩ 1912

Reduction of Armaments; Why, When, How?

Proceedings of the 1911 American Peace Congress urging reduction of armaments, arbitration, and international cooperation; examines costs, moral urgency, and US policy in the Far East.

Ethelbert Dudley Warfield ⬩ 1911

Review of James Heron, A Short History of Puritanism

Examines the nature and significance of Christian experience for dogmatic theology and apologetics, surveying German and Puritan literature and recent critiques.

Ethelbert Dudley Warfield ⬩ 1910

Jesus Christ, the Same Yesterday and To-Day, and Forever

Warfield affirms Christ's unchanging person and work: eternal deity incarnate, atoning Savior and interceding High Priest whose life and resurrection empower the Church.

Ethelbert Dudley Warfield ⬩ 1909

Abraham Lincoln: A Memorial Address

1909 memorial address by E. D. Warfield honoring Abraham Lincoln's rise from humble origins to national leadership, reflecting on Providence, character, and his role in confronting slavery.

Ethelbert Dudley Warfield ⬩ 1909

The Moral Influence of Women in American Society

1909 Annals issue examines heredity, environment, immigration, and family roles in 'race improvement,' assessing women's moral influence and social factors shaping national vigor.

Ethelbert Dudley Warfield ⬩ 1909

Important Events in 1909

Collier's Weekly (Jan 16, 1909) miscellany: essays on Edgar Allan Poe and the humorist, commentary on college sport and student fashions, plus ads, bonds and educational notices.

Ethelbert Dudley Warfield ⬩ 1909

The Place of Athletics in College Life: A Plea and a Protest

Defends college athletics as vital to physical, moral, and social development, warns against professionalism, gambling, and excess, and urges temperance and balanced education.

Ethelbert Dudley Warfield ⬩ 1908

Address of E.D. Warfield, D.D., LL.D, at the Mohonk Lake Conference on International Arbitration

1907 Lake Mohonk Conference report urging international arbitration. Speakers call to replace glorification of war with law and love, educating youth for justice and brotherhood.

Ethelbert Dudley Warfield ⬩ 1907

The Christian College and Athletics

Editorials critique papal authority and the Syllabus of Errors, defend Christian colleges' evangelistic purpose, and discuss missionary work, ministerial support, and social reforms.

Ethelbert Dudley Warfield ⬩ 1907

The Power of Penitence

1907 Presbyterian weekly discussing union with Christ and atonement, the Church's mission and missionary work, with devotionals, penitence, temperance and news.

Ethelbert Dudley Warfield ⬩ 1907

An Interesting Mediaeval Poem

On God's providence, broad Christian service, and church mission; reviews the medieval poem 'Pearl' and its vineyard parable (matthew-20) illustrating God's free grace.