Our Great Need
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A call for entire consecration of ministers and Christians amid calamity: sanctified afflictions should produce revival, holiness, and practical religion rather than worldliness.
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.
Our Great Need
Address on Presbyterianism
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Dr. M. D. Hoge advocates Presbyterianism’s adaptable polity, doctrinal fidelity, and catholic spirit as keys to global expansion, unity, and evangelistic mission.
July 14, 1880 Letter
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Letters from ministers recount European travel and critique lax Sabbath observance in Germany, arguing the Sabbath is vital for family religion and the effectiveness of the means of grace.
May 8, 1880 Letter
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R. L. Dabney reports from Scotland on climate and harsh labor conditions, contrasts them with Southern slavery, and includes church news: a Gloucester mission and Franklin St. church growth.
August 30, 1882 Letter
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Periodical notice with subscription details and a letter from Rev. Dr. Hoge describing Nantucket—its history, Quaker persecution, island life, temperance meeting, and church affairs.
Address of Rev. Dr. Hoge at the Funeral of Judge Robert Ould (1882)
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Memorial proceedings honoring Judges R.C.L. Moncure and Robert Ould. Contains speeches, resolutions, and biographical sketches celebrating their judicial service and Christian character.
Memorial Discourse on the Planting of Presbyterianism in Kentucky One Hundred Years Ago
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Centennial sermon on planting Presbyterianism in Kentucky, tracing its roots to the Reformation and Scottish covenanters, emphasizing Scripture and conscience in civic liberty.
The Great Evidence of Christianity
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Sermons on immortality and the regenerating power of Christianity as proof of its truth. Emphasizes truth’s liberating power and the born-again life.
William Swan Plumer, D.D., LL.D.
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Entries on Plitt and Plumer, pluralities, and the Plymouth Brethren. Discusses Darby’s ecclesiology, dispensationalism, church order, discipline, and apostasy.
James Henley Thornwell, D.D., LL.D.
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Entries on theologians (Thorndike, Thornton, Thornwell) and the Three-Chapter Controversy, covering Anglican/Presbyterian biographies, covenant theology, and the 6th-century council.
Memorial of Wm. S. Plumer, D.D., LL.D.
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Memorial sketch of Rev. William S. Plumer (1802–1880), pastor, seminary professor, and author celebrated for his preaching, pastoral care, teaching, and prolific theological writings.
The Presbyterian Church in the United States (Southern)
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Overview of the history, unions, institutions, missions, and principles of American Presbyterian churches, covering the North–South split, reunions, and seminaries.
Inauguration of the Jackson Statue (1876)
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Addresses at the 1875 Richmond unveiling of Stonewall Jackson’s statue, praising his honor and Virginia’s heritage while urging reconciliation and equal honor between North and South.
Family Religion
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Essays reflect on Psalm 23’s comfort in the valley of death and urge regular family worship—especially a mother’s prayerful example—to form children’s faith.
Partakers of Glory
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Sermons on mission, suffering, and holiness. Brooks urges bearing Christ’s peace; Hooe comforts with hope of heavenly glory; MacAbthck urges sanctification by God’s Word.
The Memories, Hopes and Duties of the Hour
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1886 historic address by Moses D. Hoge linking American universities and free institutions to the Word of God, the Reformation, and the training of early settlers.
“Say So”
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Two evangelical essays: one proclaims Christian hope through the Holy Spirit (romans 15), the other urges believers to voice gratitude—‘say so’—to encourage and honor service.
Calamities Not Indicative of God’s Lack of Mercy
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Funeral and devotional sermons reflecting on Isaac Errett’s death and legacy, God’s providence amid calamities, and the gospel invitation to receive the water of life.
Christ’s Method of Reconciling the Antagonisms of Society
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Argues that Christ’s method—love, tolerance, and charity—can reconcile societal antagonisms (church divisions, wealth inequality, war) through unity and benevolence.
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