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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 History of the Steele Creek Presbyterian Church

Revised 1976 history of Steele Creek Presbyterian Church (1745–1978) recounting its Scotch‑Irish and other settler origins, early life, church buildings, ministers, and cemetery records.

John Douglas ⬩ 1978

A Manual for the Members of the Briery Presbyterian Church, Virginia

Manual and history of Briery Presbyterian Church (c.1828) recording ministers, trustees, membership lists and multiple revivals in early Virginia Presbyterianism.

James Walter Douglass ⬩ 1907

“To an Unknown God”

Discusses Congress and the Reed Smoot case. Argues America’s civic virtues stem from Christianity, not pagan 'unknown gods' (Acts 17), and critiques a John Marshall monument.

Robert Magee Downie ⬩ 1907

The Universal Conversion of the World

Argues that world conversion depends not merely on Christ's death but on His being 'lifted up'—exalted to royal authority. The cross is the foundation; Christians must enthrone and proclaim Him.

Robert Magee Downie ⬩ 1917

A Building to Be Dedicated to the Divine Ruler

Feb 1921 Christian Statesman advocates Christ's sovereignty in government, Bible in public schools, Sabbath protection, and critiques Mormonism.

Robert Magee Downie ⬩ 1921

Build the National Foundation upon the Rock, Jesus Christ

Advocates that the U.S. should acknowledge Jesus Christ as civil ruler, grounding national law and citizenship in Christian faith and applying Christ's moral rule to public life.

Robert Magee Downie ⬩ 1922

How Beautiful the Goal That Waits

1922 Christian Statesman advocating Christ's rule in public life; discusses Mormonism, prohibition, divorce reform, and promotes Christian public education.

Robert Magee Downie ⬩ 1922

Assumed Declaration on Political Rights and Principles

1922 Christian Statesman issue debates church–state roles: defends the Herrin mob as popular sovereignty, questions divine civil authority, and urges forming 'Christian Statesmen' to influence government.

Robert Magee Downie ⬩ 1922

The Fourth Commandment and Business

1922 Christian Statesman argues Christ is civil governor; urges Christian citizenship, legal enforcement of the Sabbath in business, and warns against socialism and radical agitators.

Robert Magee Downie ⬩ 1922

The Marriage of the Dawn: An Idyl of Eden and Other Verse

Lyric poems reimagining Eden: Adam's soliloquy and Eve's nativity explore creation, longing, innocence, and the puzzle of good and evil.

Robert Magee Downie ⬩ 1922

Obituary of Robert M. Downie

December 1924 issue of Engineering World covering a conveyor system in a packing/storage plant, industry news and personnel moves, company notes and engineering obituaries.

1924

Robert Magee Downie

Biographical sketches of Theodore C. H. Keck and inventor Robert M. Downie, tracing Covenanter roots, anti‑slavery activity, industrial innovation, and religious commitments.

1926

Henry Harmon Spalding: Pioneer of Old Oregon

Biography of missionary Henry H. Spalding, chronicling his work among the Nez Perce and contributions to Old Oregon—missions, agriculture, church founding, and frontier controversy.

Clifford Merrill Drury ⬩ 1936

Review of A.B. and D.P. Hulbert, eds., Marcus Whitman, Crusader

March 1937 issue of Church History: essays on Protestantism, Baptist state views, Origen, society minutes, and extensive book reviews on church history and missions.

Clifford Merrill Drury ⬩ 1937

Marcus Whitman, M.D.: Pioneer and Martyr

Biography of Rev. Henry H. Spalding, missionary in Old Oregon. Chronicles his work among the Nez Perce—church planting, agriculture, translation, controversies, and the Whitman massacre.

Clifford Merrill Drury ⬩ 1937

Presbyterian Panorama: One Hundred and Fifty Years of National Missions History

Survey of 150 years of Presbyterian national missions, from 1562 Huguenot beginnings and Makemie to the 1802 Standing Committee and the Board of National Missions.

Clifford Merrill Drury ⬩ 1952

The Diaries and Letters of Henry H. Spalding and Asa Bowen Smith Relating to the Nez Perce Mission, 1838–1842

Diaries and letters of Henry H. Spalding and Asa B. Smith on the Nez Perce mission (1838–1842), recording daily mission life, language work, and controversies within the American Board.

Clifford Merrill Drury ⬩ 1958

First White Women Over the Rockies: Diaries, Letters, and Biographical Sketches of the Six Women of the Oregon Mission … in 1836 and 1838, Vol. 2

Diaries, letters and sketches of six women missionaries who crossed the Rockies to Oregon (1836, 1838). Volume II centers on Mary Walker and Cushing Eells' journeys and mission life.

Clifford Merrill Drury ⬩ 1963

San Francisco YMCA: 100 Years by the Golden Gate, 1853–1953

Centennial history of the San Francisco Y.M.C.A. (1853–1953), tracing its origins in the Gold Rush, urban social ministry, buildings, branches, leaders, and programs.

Clifford Merrill Drury ⬩ 1963

Review of Review of John H. Evans, Charles Coulson Rich

March 1937 issue of Church History with essays on Protestantism, Baptist views of the state, the condemnation of Origen, society minutes, and numerous book reviews on Mormon and missionary studies.

Clifford Merrill Drury ⬩ 1937

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Archives

The History of the Steele Creek Presbyterian Church

A Manual for the Members of the Briery Presbyterian Church, Virginia

“To an Unknown God”

The Universal Conversion of the World

A Building to Be Dedicated to the Divine Ruler

Build the National Foundation upon the Rock, Jesus Christ

How Beautiful the Goal That Waits

Assumed Declaration on Political Rights and Principles

The Fourth Commandment and Business

The Marriage of the Dawn: An Idyl of Eden and Other Verse

Obituary of Robert M. Downie

Robert Magee Downie

Henry Harmon Spalding: Pioneer of Old Oregon

Review of A.B. and D.P. Hulbert, eds., Marcus Whitman, Crusader

Marcus Whitman, M.D.: Pioneer and Martyr

Presbyterian Panorama: One Hundred and Fifty Years of National Missions History

The Diaries and Letters of Henry H. Spalding and Asa Bowen Smith Relating to the Nez Perce Mission, 1838–1842

First White Women Over the Rockies: Diaries, Letters, and Biographical Sketches of the Six Women of the Oregon Mission … in 1836 and 1838, Vol. 2

San Francisco YMCA: 100 Years by the Golden Gate, 1853–1953

Review of Review of John H. Evans, Charles Coulson Rich

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