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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.

May 13, 1767 Letter to Ezra Stiles (1767)

1767 letter from John Rodgers to Ezra Stiles discussing church union efforts, pastoral letters, opposition to sending bishops to America, religious liberty, and debates over electricity (Franklin vs Nollet).

Speech on the Message from Lord Howe (1776)

Continental Congress (1776) debates Lord Howe’s overtures and whether to negotiate after declaring independence; includes Witherspoon’s speech and Adams’ letter.

Joseph Addison Alexander

Affirms public worship is for God alone and outlines duties of ministers and worshipers. Includes a sketch of Joseph Addison Alexander and rejects Darwinian evolution.

Joseph Ruggles Wilson, D.D.

Necrological report presented to the Princeton Theological Seminary alumni (May 5, 1903) containing obituaries and biographical sketches of deceased ministers, noting careers, dates, and honors.

Charge to Dr. Snowden

Account of the 1913 Western Theological Seminary commencement and the induction of Dr. James H. Snowden as Professor of Systematic Theology. Stresses confessional, Scripture‑rooted theological education and pastoral formation.

The Great Step

Practical devotional on joining the church and preparing for the Lord’s Supper. Explains conversion, the Christian experience, sacramental meaning, and offers prayers and readings.

The Industrial Soldier

Pro-open-shop editorial praising ‘industrial soldiers’ who sustain the war effort, condemning unions as disloyal, and urging maximal productivity and patriotic cooperation.

The Late John McGill

1910 memorial for John McGill, treasurer of the Berean Building & Loan Association. Speakers praised his philanthropy helping Black families obtain homes and his devout character.

April 11, 1916 Letter to Francis J. Grimké (1916)

Letters to Francis J. Grimke: a biographical sketch of Dr. Caroline V. Anderson—her medical training, teaching at the Berean School, devotion to family, and protest of church prejudice.

June 21, 1903 Letter to Francis J. Grimké (1903)

Letters lauding Francis J. Grimke’s sermons on ‘God and the Race Problem,’ urging their wide circulation and Christian advocacy for racial justice amid mounting injustices.

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