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.
Review of Bible Class Manual by John McDowell
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Review of a Bible-class manual using the Westminster Shorter Catechism to instruct youth; urges early catechetical training and defends Calvinist doctrines as revival‑promoting.
Review of Sermons by the late Rev. Edward D. Griffin
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Review of Rev. Edward D. Griffin’s life and sermons. Traces his pastoral career, notable revivals, and academic roles (Andover), including ministry at Park Street and Newark.
The Intermediate State
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Argues for the Reformed view that believers’ souls are made perfect and enter heaven at death, critiquing doctrines of an ‘intermediate place’ or soul-sleep.
April 24, 1830 Endorsement of Noah Webster’s Dictionary (1830)
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1830 endorsements praising Noah Webster’s American Dictionary for its learning, accuracy, encyclopedic scope, and recommending its adoption in schools and libraries.
History of the Early Rise of Prelacy
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Samuel Miller’s History of the Early Rise of Prelacy argues that episcopal prelacy was not apostolic but developed from ambition and corruption in the early church.
Memoirs of the Rev. John Rodgers, D.D. (1813)
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1813 memoirs of Rev. John Rodgers by Samuel Miller — a biography of an influential 18th-century American Presbyterian minister, detailing his life, education, and ministry.
Open Letter to T— L—, Esquire
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Narrative of La Harpe’s imprisonment and conversion through reading the Psalms, framed by Cazotte’s prophetic tale predicting deaths during the French Revolution.
The Primitive and Apostolical Order of the Church of Christ Vindicated
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Samuel Miller defends the primitive, apostolic order of the church, arguing Presbyterian government is scriptural and rebutting Episcopal claims of exclusive ministry and succession.
Calvin and Episcopacy
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Memoir of Rev. Stephen B. Balch: Princeton-educated Revolutionary missionary, teacher and pastor who trained many leaders and lived by the faith of Hebrews 11.
Calvin Claimed by Episcopalians
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Ejectment suit over York Presbyterian church property after a congregation split between Carlisle and New‑School presbyteries; court examines deed, incorporation, trustees, and trust intent.
Recommendatory Letter to Thomas Scott, The Force of Truth
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Thomas Scott’s The Force of Truth recounts his conversion from Unitarian/Pelagian error to embracing sovereign free grace; includes a preface and recommendatory letters (Newton).
A Charge Repelled
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1841 report of the Church of Scotland Non-Intrusion Committee on negotiations with government to secure ‘non-intrusion’—the church courts’ right to reject presentees and preserve liberty.
Calvin No. II [The Presbyterian]
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Argument refuting claims that John Calvin sought episcopal prelacy; analyzes his letters and publications to show his support for Presbyterian church order and opposition to Prelacy.
Calvin Vindicated [The Presbyterian]
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Author condemns facetious "religious anecdotes" in sermons and society addresses as irreverent and harmful. Also replies to charges about Calvin allegedly endorsing episcopacy.
Calvin [Watchman of the South]
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1842 Presbyterian article arguing that Christian baptism replaces Jewish circumcision and defending infant baptism. Also reports the American Bible Society’s expanded distribution and urges supplying every household.
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