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.
March 13, 1876 Letter to the Editor of The Central Presbyterian
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Pieces on Christ’s priesthood and resurrection: exposition of John 20:17 linking Jesus’ priestly work with Lev.16, a conversion anecdote, and a meditation on Christ’s intercession.
Recently Discovered Memoranda of the Westminster Assembly
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Study of newly discovered Westminster Assembly minutes (1644–1649), revealing doctrinal debates, procedures, and editorial recovery; compares these records with Lightfoot and Gillespie.
John Knox, as the English and as the Scottish Reformer
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Review presents Dr. Lorimer’s monograph on John Knox, whose newly found papers portray him as moderate, tender, and influential in the English and Scottish Reformation.
The Churchliness of Calvinism
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Argues Calvinism’s doctrine of God’s eternal purpose requires a visible, organized Church and supports presbytery. Traces Reformation’s failure to develop full ecclesiology.
The Presbyterian Church in the United States (South)
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1877 General Presbyterian Council report on global missions, seminaries, benevolent agencies, and the Southern Church’s organization and adherence to Westminster standards.
Presbytery and Liberty
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Argues Presbyterianism’s global ‘catholicity’ and Calvinian polity support distinct spiritual and civil spheres, promoting religious and civil liberty rooted in Reformation principles.
Sabbath Laws in the United States
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Argues churches should pursue energetic, sacrificial ministry, enlarged hearts, and systematic beneficence. Surveys U.S. state Sabbath laws and how states enforce Sunday observance.
The Pulpit and Sceptical Culture
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Argues modern scientific/materialistic culture fosters popular skepticism and atheism that attacks Scripture; the pulpit must respond and defend the Gospel.
The Revised Book of Church Order
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Committee report on the Diaconate and the Revised Book of Church Order, tracing the revision history since 1857, committee work, presbyterial votes, and prospects for adoption.
Stuart Robinson, D.D.
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Necrological report containing biographical sketches of deceased ministers (Stuart Robinson and Abraham B. Van Zandt), outlining their education, ministries, writings, and deaths.
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