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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.

Taoism

Protestant missionary survey of Taoism: its history, Lao-tzŭ and the Tao Te Ching, theology (yin/yang, dualism), pantheon, worship, practices, and critical appraisal.
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The Philippines Report on Opium

Shanghai North-China Herald (May 18, 1906) reports Yangtze floods, local unrest and riots, and anti-opium reports and missionary activity across China, the Philippines and Japan.
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In Memoriam: Mrs. Alice S. Davis

Notes on Chinese etiquette and memorial sketches of Mrs. Alice S. Davis and Rev. M.B. Duncan, highlighting missionary service, language teaching, schools, and Christian hope.
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The Era of Preaching in Sinim

Calls for a renewed era of public preaching in China: mobilize women in street chapels, master Chinese, balance foreign and native ministers, and prioritize evangelism alongside education.
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The Indoor and Outdoor Staff in the Kiangnan

1908 Chinese Recorder: reports on the West China Conference's cooperative missionary plans, critiques a Chinese etymology, and surveys Kiangnan missionary staffing and evangelistic work.
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In Memoriam: Hampden Coit DuBose

Obituary of Hampden Coit DuBose, detailing his American Presbyterian missionary service in China—street chapels, publications, anti‑opium advocacy, family life, and death in 1910. Also notes recent Hunan unrest.

Report on the Death of John Rosburgh

Historical account of Rev. John Rosbrugh, a chaplain bayoneted at Trenton in Jan. 1777, with affidavits, investigation details, and the Presbytery of New Brunswick's 1917 memorial dedication.
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Memorial to the Rev. John T. Duffield, D.D., LL.D.

Memorial address honoring Dr. John T. Duffield, Princeton professor and Presbyterian leader, celebrating his scholarship, pastoral zeal, defense of orthodox faith, and role in campus revival.
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Allied Indebtedness to the United States

Examines Allied debts to the U.S. after WWI and opposes blanket cancellation. Recommends negotiated annuities based on trade, tariffs, and merchant-marine arrangements.
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America’s Role in World Affairs

Argues that war stems from failed political mechanisms and mass discontent; recommends international solutions (league or federal models) to dilute sovereignty and prevent violent leadership.
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The Church’s Opportunities in World Affairs

John Foster Dulles urges churches to mobilize moral power through the United Nations to replace war with peaceful change, build free societies, and assume Christian responsibility.
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