Major William Ferguson
Sketch of Major William Ferguson, Revolutionary artillery officer who served on the western frontier and was killed at St. Clair’s defeat (1791). Recalls his service, honors, and valor.
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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.
Major William Ferguson
The Influence of Colonization Upon the Evangelization of the World
Argues colonization (from Noah, Abraham, Exodus to Phoenician, Greek, Roman and British settlements) served as God’s providential means to spread the Gospel worldwide.
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Princeton College, Illustrated
History of Princeton College: founded 1746 from the Log College and Presbyterian revival, rooted in Scottish/Irish evangelicalism and influential in the American Revolution.
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Catalogue of the Writings of the Alexander Family
Catalogue of the writings of Rev. Archibald Alexander and James W. Alexander (early–mid 19th c.), listing sermons, addresses, theological works, Bible studies, histories, and tracts.
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Feed the Flock of God
Devotional on the ‘faithful and wise servant’ (Matt. 24:45–47), urging ministers and believers to be watchful, faithful stewards of Christ’s household.
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Samuel Davies Alexander, D.D.
Necrological sketch of Samuel D. Alexander (1819–1894): Princeton alumnus, longtime New York pastor, seminary trustee, presbytery clerk, and author of church histories.
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Record of Contributions to the College of New Jersey (1754)
Minutes of 18th-century Presbyterian synods detailing donations and trusts for educating indigent Calvinistic youth at the College of New Jersey, Indian mission funds, and committee actions.
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Form and Spirit
An 1850 address arguing the church must prioritize inner spiritual life over external forms. Rituals and ordinances serve the spirit but must not supplant genuine faith.
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Notes on the Miracles of Our Lord
Review of Gaussen and Trench arguing for plenary inspiration and analyzing Christ’s miracles, their relation to nature, and their apologetic authority for Scripture.
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The Variety of Shakespeare
1851 essay praising Shakespeare’s endless variety of imagery—morning, evening, and human passions—arguing his descriptive richness rivals Milton’s but with greater variety.
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The Unity of the Human Race
Argues that science and ethnology support the Bible’s teaching of the unity of the human race, rebutting polygenist theories with linguistic, historical, and biological evidence.
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The Prophets of the Restoration
Review praises the Reformers’ witness to the Trinity and evaluates T.V. Moore’s commentary on Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi, commending its critical and practical hermeneutic.
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The Power of a Christian Literature
1858 sermon arguing that Christian literature and the church’s publications are vital auxiliaries to the pulpit, extending, preserving, and multiplying the living ministry.
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The Fullness of Time
A theological-historical survey arguing that God’s providence prepared the world for Christ—through Jews, Greeks and Romans, language and empire—culminating "in the fullness of time."
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The Dangers and Duties of the Present Crisis! A Discourse
1861 sermon urging national repentance and unity amid the secession crisis; warns against pride, Sabbath-breaking, and appeals for prayer, duty, and divine guidance.
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Samuel James Pierce Anderson, D.D.
Biographical encyclopedia entries on 19th-century American Presbyterian ministers (several Samuel Andersons), with church history, missions, and institutional notes.
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A Sermon, Delivered Before the New-York Missionary Society, at Their Annual Meeting, April 6th, 1802
Sermon on Habakkuk 2:3 teaching that God governs history by a fixed plan and appointed times; believers must wait patiently and labor with God for the fulfillment of his promises.
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