Charge to the Rev. Dr. Joseph R. Wilson
Inaugural charge and address at Rev. Dr. Wilson’s seminary inauguration, emphasizing preaching as God’s ordained instrument, training ministers, and love‑driven evangelism.
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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.
Charge to the Rev. Dr. Joseph R. Wilson
The Reformation in the Sixteenth Century
Surveys causes and effects of the 16th-century Reformation, arguing widespread corruption in the medieval Church—especially the papal court—made reform inevitable.
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Apostolical Succession
A Reformed critique of Roman Catholic apostolic succession arguing that Rome’s priesthood and sacramental system (baptism, Eucharist) distort New Testament ministry and convey grace extra-biblically.
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The Demission of the Ministry
Treats South Carolina seaboard suffering and chiefly whether ministers may be divested of office without censure. Examines the church’s role in election and ordination.
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A Bird’s Eye View of the Church Under the Patriarchs and Moses
A historical-theological survey of the visible Church under the Patriarchs and Moses: its patriarchal/universal form, simple worship, early preaching, and the proto-evangelium (Gen.3).
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The Creeds of Christendom
Review of Philip Schaff’s The Creeds of Christendom praising its scope and scholarship. Criticizes Schaff’s leniency toward papal infallibility and defends creeds’ moral import.
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The Wisdom of Man Versus the Power of God
Essay contrasts human wisdom with the power of God, urging faith to rest in divine power and providence rather than human schemes, illustrated from Israel’s history and miracles.
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Thornwell’s Writings
Review of James H. Thornwell’s Collected Writings, highlighting his handling of the covenant of works, original sin, and theological method. Praises the editors and predicts lasting influence.
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The Lord’s Supper
An 1879 Presbyterian essay defending the Lord’s Supper as a Christ‑instituted, symbolic teaching ordinance that sanctifies believers by truth and faith, rejecting magical or transubstantiationist views.
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The Action of the Assembly of 1879 on Worldly Amusements
Reviews Lecky’s History and analyzes the 1879 General Assembly decision: its deliverances on worldly amusements are advisory, not judicial, upholding lower courts’ disciplinary jurisdiction.
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A Memorial of the Life and Labors of the Rev. Stuart Robinson
Discusses conducting domestic missions and balancing church life with organization. Includes a biography of Rev. Stuart Robinson, his ministry, education, and revival work.
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The Spirit of Presbyterianism
Argues Presbyterianism is government by representative presbyteries with two classes of presbyters, rooted in apostolic practice and a missionary, unity-preserving polity.
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Probation After Death
Argues against post‑mortem probation and soft universalism, defending eternal punishment from Scripture and reason; critiques appeals to 1 Pet. iii.18–20 and cites Luke 16 and Ephesians 2.
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Shedd’s Dogmatic Theology
Discusses "Woman in the Church" and reviews W. G. T. Shedd’s Dogmatic Theology, commending its Augustino‑Calvinistic systematic treatment of the Trinity, original sin, and bibliology.
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Notes on Ecclesiology
A 1892 introductory work on ecclesiology defining the church (visible/invisible), its nature, government, officers (presbyteries, deacons), apostolic succession, and church–state relations.
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Notes on the Acts of the Apostles
Peck argues the New Testament is an organism; Acts continues Christ’s work by the Holy Spirit, shifting from proclamation to lived apostolic testimony and authoritative teaching.
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Resolution Concerning Rev. E.W. Blyden (1868)
Address at the American Colonization Society anniversary on colonization and Liberia, urging Presbyterian support for Rev. E. W. Blyden’s missions among West African Muslims.
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The Eldership of the Presbyterian Church
1836 sermon urging restoration of active, prayerful ruling elders in Presbyterian churches, outlining their duties in governance, discipline, visitation, and catechetical instruction.
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