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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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A Sermon, Preached January 3, 1821, at the Interment of the Rev. Joseph Lathrop

Funeral sermon for Rev. Joseph Lathrop by W. B. Sprague, reflecting on Elijah/Elisha, mourning the loss, pastoral legacy, and consolation in the resurrection.

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1821

A Sermon, Preached May 15, 1821, at the Interment of Mrs. Elizabeth Lathrop, Relict of the Rev. Joseph Lathrop

Funeral sermon on Job 14:10 reflecting on human mortality, the giving up of the ghost, the soul’s separate existence after death, and biblical consolation for the bereaved.

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1821

The Tribute of a Mourning Husband

Funeral sermon by W. B. Sprague on his wife’s burial, meditating on the bitterness of bereavement, the comforting providence of God, and pastoral exhortations to spiritual readiness.

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1821

Letters on Practical Subjects, from a Clergyman of New-England, to His Daughter

A New-England clergyman’s letters to his motherless daughter offering moral, practical guidance on education, friendships, self-government, and practical religion for young women.

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1822

The Danger of Evil Company

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1823

A Sermon Delivered at the Ordination of the Reverend Wales Tileston

Sermon at Wales Tileston’s 1825 ordination expounding Isaiah 63:1: Christ ‘travelling in the greatness of his strength.’ Argues the risen Messiah advances his kingdom by the gospel, ministry, and revivals.

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1825

An Historical Discourse, Delivered at West Springfield, December 2, 1824 (Thanksgiving Sermon)

A historical discourse (Deut. 32:7) urging remembrance of past generations to see God’s providence, awaken gratitude and responsibility, and recounting early Springfield church and town history.

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1825

The Claims of Past and Future Generations on Civil Rulers

1825 sermon to MA legislature (Luke 12:48) urging civil rulers’ duty to past and future generations, stressing learning, civil liberty, and support of religion.

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1825

The Mediation of Christ the Ground of the Believer’s Triumph

A sermon on Romans 8:34 explaining Christ’s mediatorial work: his death as atonement, resurrection as proof of its efficacy, exaltation and continual intercession securing the believer’s final triumph.

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1826

The Purpose of God in Afflicting Ministers

Funeral sermon arguing ministers’ trials benefit their people by deepening spirituality, increasing pastoral zeal, demonstrating gospel comfort, and enabling sympathetic consolation.

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1826

Wicked Men Ensnared by Themselves

Funeral sermon on the Leonard murder–suicide using Psalm 9:16 to show the wicked are ensnared by their own deeds. Warns against Sabbath neglect, ungoverned anger, and resisting the Spirit.

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1826

Character of Jesus Christ

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1827

Intemperance, a Just Cause for Alarm and Exertion

W.B. Sprague’s 1827 sermon denounces intemperance as a social and spiritual scourge, urging personal abstinence and public reform, including removing intoxicating liquors from entertainments.

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1827

Religious Celebration of Independence

Fourth of July 1827 sermon likens American independence to Israel’s Exodus, urging religious observance. It praises national virtue and affirms God’s providence in our deliverance.

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1827

The Gospel the Wisdom of God

William B. Sprague argues the gospel is God’s wisdom: Christ’s atoning mediation best displays divine justice, holiness and mercy, securing believers’ joy and angels’ praise.

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1827

Letters from Europe, in 1828

W. B. Sprague’s 1828 letters from Europe recount a perilous Atlantic passage, scenes in Gibraltar and Marseilles, and religious reflections on Providence and missionary concern.

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1828

A Sermon Preached at West Springfield, on the Resignation of the Author’s Pastoral Charge, July 26, 1829

Farewell sermon urging the flock to honor God’s providence in the pastor’s resignation, maintain peace and unity, and promptly seek a new minister with prayerful wisdom.

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1829

An Address Delivered in the South Dutch Church, Albany, October 6, 1829, on the Anniversary of the County Sabbath School Union

William B. Sprague’s 1829 address urging Sabbath-school teachers to grasp the work’s eternal importance, prepare thoroughly, teach plainly and practically, pray, and visit pupils.

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1829

April 4, 1829 Letter to James Madison

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1829

Causes of an Unsuccessful Ministry

William B. Sprague’s 1829 sermon diagnoses why the preached Gospel often fails and offers remedies: preach core doctrines clearly, in right proportion and connection, with practical, audience‑adapted application.

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1829

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A Sermon, Preached January 3, 1821, at the Interment of the Rev. Joseph Lathrop

A Sermon, Preached May 15, 1821, at the Interment of Mrs. Elizabeth Lathrop, Relict of the Rev. Joseph Lathrop

The Tribute of a Mourning Husband

Letters on Practical Subjects, from a Clergyman of New-England, to His Daughter

The Danger of Evil Company

A Sermon Delivered at the Ordination of the Reverend Wales Tileston

An Historical Discourse, Delivered at West Springfield, December 2, 1824 (Thanksgiving Sermon)

The Claims of Past and Future Generations on Civil Rulers

The Mediation of Christ the Ground of the Believer’s Triumph

The Purpose of God in Afflicting Ministers

Wicked Men Ensnared by Themselves

Character of Jesus Christ

Intemperance, a Just Cause for Alarm and Exertion

Religious Celebration of Independence

The Gospel the Wisdom of God

Letters from Europe, in 1828

A Sermon Preached at West Springfield, on the Resignation of the Author’s Pastoral Charge, July 26, 1829

An Address Delivered in the South Dutch Church, Albany, October 6, 1829, on the Anniversary of the County Sabbath School Union

April 4, 1829 Letter to James Madison

Causes of an Unsuccessful Ministry

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