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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.

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The Soldier’s Prayer Book

Thomas Smyth ⬩ 1863

1863 Confederate soldier’s prayerbook offering social and private prayers for Sabbath, battle, victory, defeat, revival, rulers, the wounded, funerals, and peace—devotional aid for soldiers.

The War of the South Vindicated

Thomas Smyth ⬩ 1863

1863 editorial defending the Confederacy: argues the Southern war is self-defense, grounded in American revolutionary principles and divine providence to justify secession and slavery.

The Character and Conditions of Liberty

Thomas Smyth ⬩ 1864

1864 essay arguing civil government is God’s ordinance; justice and equality underpin liberty. Defends the Southern cause as righteous, citing Psalms, Daniel, and Romans 13.

The Scriptural Doctrine of the Second Advent

Thomas Smyth ⬩ 1866

Examines the Scriptural doctrine of Christ’s second advent as one final coming tied to the universal resurrection, judgment, and renewal of creation. Cites creeds and biblical proofs.

The Scriptural and Divine Right for Using Mechanical as Well as Vocal Instruments in the Worship of God

Thomas Smyth ⬩ 1868

Argues that mechanical instruments (harp, organ) have biblical and historical warrant in worship. Cites Genesis (Jubal) and Revelation’s harps to defend their use.

Thomas Smyth

Thomas Smyth ⬩ 1871

Biographical entries from The Biblical Repertory and Princeton Review (1825–1868) profiling Presbyterian ministers, scholars, their writings, ministries, and missionary service.

Rev. Thomas Smyth, D.D.

Thomas Smyth ⬩ 1873

Argues Christian baptism was instituted by Christ only after His resurrection; John’s baptism was a baptism of repentance, not Christian. Also includes a hymn on heaven and a note on close communion.

In Memoriam: Thomas Smyth

Thomas Smyth ⬩ 1874

Obituary and funeral eulogies for Rev. Thomas Smyth, longtime pastor of the Second Presbyterian Church in Charleston (d. Aug 20, 1873). Accounts of his life, ministry, and funeral services.

The Christian Warrior Crowned

Thomas Smyth ⬩ 1874

Memorial sermon for Rev. Thomas Smyth, D.D., honoring him as a Christian warrior and philosopher who ‘fought the good fight’ and finished his course. (Dec 14, 1873)

The Glory of America

Timothy Alden, Jr. ⬩ 1801

Timothy Alden Jr.’s 1801 centurys sermon (Portsmouth, NH) praises God’s providence in America’s founding, celebrates New England settlers’ sacrifices, and calls for national gratitude (Isaiah 35).

A Valedictory Discourse, Delivered at the South Church in Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Timothy Alden, Jr. ⬩ 1805

Timothy Alden’s 1805 valedictory to South Church (Portsmouth): a pastoral farewell urging unity, peace, steadfast faith, charity, and heavenly-mindedness, with consolation for every age.

An Account of the Several Religious Societies in Portsmouth, New-Hampshire

Timothy Alden, Jr. ⬩ 1808

Account of Portsmouth’s early religious societies (1650s–1690s): church founding, covenants, ordination, discipline, and the persecution/imprisonment of Rev. Joshua Moody for nonconformity.

Alden’s New-Jersey Register and United States’ Calendar, for the Year of Our Lord 1811

Timothy Alden, Jr. ⬩ 1811

1811 New-Jersey Register and United States’ Calendar: an almanac and ephemeris with civil listings — governors, courts, legislature, militia returns, and county officials.

A Collection of American Epitaphs and Inscriptions with Occasional Notes, Vol. 1

Timothy Alden, Jr. ⬩ 1814

A collected volume (1812–1814) of American epitaphs and inscriptions compiled by Rev. Timothy Alden, with occasional biographical and historical notes on notable Americans and clergy.

A Collection of American Epitaphs and Inscriptions with Occasional Notes, Vol. 2

Timothy Alden, Jr. ⬩ 1814

Biographical memoir from Timothy Alden’s Collection of American Epitaphs on Rev. Jonathan French, recounting his piety, ministry, military service, and family with epitaph notes.

A Collection of American Epitaphs and Inscriptions with Occasional Notes, Vol. 3

Timothy Alden, Jr. ⬩ 1814

Timothy Alden’s Collection of American Epitaphs contains biographical sketches and funeral notices (Adams family, Judge Cranch) and reflections on prophecy and Antichrist.

A Collection of American Epitaphs and Inscriptions with Occasional Notes, Vol. 4

Timothy Alden, Jr. ⬩ 1814

Selections from an 1814 American collection of epitaphs and inscriptions with biographical sketches and funeral notices of notable figures, including devotional and family-piety anecdotes.

A Collection of American Epitaphs and Inscriptions with Occasional Notes, Vol. 5

Timothy Alden, Jr. ⬩ 1814

1814 collection by Rev. Timothy Alden of American epitaphs and inscriptions, with notes. Includes accounts and victim lists of the Richmond Theatre fire (26 Dec 1811) and memorials.

Catalogus Bibliothecae Collegii Alleghaniensis

Timothy Alden, Jr. ⬩ 1823

Library catalog of Alleghany College (1833) listing holdings across sciences, history, theology, literature, travel and reference — an early 19th-century bibliographic inventory.

An Account of Sundry Missions Performed Among the Senecas and Munsees

Timothy Alden, Jr. ⬩ 1827

Timothy Alden’s letters report missions among the Senecas and Munsees, school foundations, Cornplanter’s turn toward Christianity, and efforts to evangelize Native communities.

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Archives

The Soldier’s Prayer Book

The War of the South Vindicated

The Character and Conditions of Liberty

The Scriptural Doctrine of the Second Advent

The Scriptural and Divine Right for Using Mechanical as Well as Vocal Instruments in the Worship of God

Thomas Smyth

Rev. Thomas Smyth, D.D.

In Memoriam: Thomas Smyth

The Christian Warrior Crowned

The Glory of America

A Valedictory Discourse, Delivered at the South Church in Portsmouth, New Hampshire

An Account of the Several Religious Societies in Portsmouth, New-Hampshire

Alden’s New-Jersey Register and United States’ Calendar, for the Year of Our Lord 1811

A Collection of American Epitaphs and Inscriptions with Occasional Notes, Vol. 1

A Collection of American Epitaphs and Inscriptions with Occasional Notes, Vol. 2

A Collection of American Epitaphs and Inscriptions with Occasional Notes, Vol. 3

A Collection of American Epitaphs and Inscriptions with Occasional Notes, Vol. 4

A Collection of American Epitaphs and Inscriptions with Occasional Notes, Vol. 5

Catalogus Bibliothecae Collegii Alleghaniensis

An Account of Sundry Missions Performed Among the Senecas and Munsees

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