George Milton Elliot
Biographical sketches of ministers of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America (1888–1930), with portraits, institutional histories, and lists of presbyteries and congregations.
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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.
George Milton Elliot
The Rev. Dr. Ezra Stiles Ely
Presbyterian Historical Society notes (1904) on Samuel Davies as hymn writer; biography of Rev. Ezra Stiles Ely; King's Mountain anniversary; monument to Capt. Charles Ross.
The Decline of the Pulpit
1901 essay arguing the pulpit remains God's appointed means but has declined in effectiveness. Causes: lack of spiritual power and conviction, loss of reverence, and church distractions; calls for renewed consecration.
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How an Elder May Help His Pastor
Two essays: one asks whether modern civilization alters the duties of Sabbath observance; the other gives practical counsel for elders to support pastors via sympathy, counsel, example, discipline, and teaching.
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The New Testament Idea of the Ministry
Two seminary essays: a biologist reviews uncertainties in human evolution; a theologian defines the New Testament idea of ministry—servanthood, preaching, and relation to God.
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The Elder and the Deacon in Scripture
Concise survey of elders and deacons in Scripture: origins, duties, and qualifications. Elders (presbyters/bishops) rule, teach and shepherd; deacons serve, tested and blameless.
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The Language of the New Testament
Two essays: a Reformation-era sketch of William the Silent and a scholarly survey of New Testament Greek—dialects, the Koiné, and papyri evidence for interpretation.
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Dr. Thomas Reese English
Memorial sketch of Dr. Thomas R. English—farm-born, pastor and seminary professor noted for painstaking New Testament exegesis, homiletics, patient character, and practical skills.
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The Ruling Elder
Explains the Presbyterian office of the ruling elder: its origin, titles, duties of rule and representation, relation to ministers, and required qualifications.
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Memorial Address for Charles Wolcott Henry, 1852–1903
Memorial address and biographical tribute to Charles W. Henry (1852–1903), highlighting his business success, civic leadership, philanthropy, and faithful Presbyterian service.
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Sunday Afternoons with Railroad Men
Two addresses urging a vivid vision of Christ (Isaiah 6) to inspire confession, personal holiness, and willing service, and John 21's commissioning of Peter as a model for evangelistic labor.
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Modern Practical Theology
Addresses on the Jerusalem church's origins and an inaugural lecture urging expanded 'Modern Practical Theology' at Princeton Seminary—homiletics, pastoral care, church government.
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The Making of the English Bible
History of English Bible translation from Anglo-Saxon translators through Wycliffe, Tyndale and Coverdale to the 1611 Authorized (King James) Version, noting printing and Reformation influences.
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Coming to the Communion: A Manual of Instruction for Preparatory Classes and Private Study
A Presbyterian manual guiding pastors in running preparatory communicants' classes, covering accepting/confessing Christ, the Church, sacraments, baptism, and Christian life and service.
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Modern Spiritual Movements
Survey of modern spiritual movements (holiness, Higher Life, Keswick, Plymouth Brethren, Pentecostal), assessing emphases on holiness, peace, and power and noting strengths and excesses.
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The Coming of Christ
An exposition of Christ’s Second Coming as personal, glorious, and imminent—affirming a bodily return, resurrection and judgment, and the believers' transformation and reign with Him.
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The Church and Socialism
Erdman critiques equating Christianity with Socialism, distinguishes Socialism from Communism/Anarchism, and argues the Church must oppose injustice without endorsing political-economic systems.
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The Coming of Christ
Two essays affirm the personal, glorious, imminent Second Coming of Christ—bodily return, resurrection, final judgment and the universal reign of Christ with rewards for believers.
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