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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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Conscientious Objections Against Coming to the Lord’s Table Answered

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1834

Sprague urges using ordinary worldly wisdom to judge religious conduct and answers conscientious objections to coming to the Lord’s Table. He emphasizes varied conversion experiences and encourages sincere profession.

Decorum Due to Public Worship

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1834

An 1833 address urging reverent, orderly decorum in public worship. It calls for brief, sincere prayer and tasteful singing, and warns against distraction, gawking, and irreverence.

Hints Designed to Regulate the Intercourse of Christians

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1834

Practical counsel on Christian intercourse with believers and the world, aiming to foster knowledge, genuine piety, and brotherly love. Emphasizes mutual edification and responsibility for others’ salvation.

Reflections on the Life and Character of Balaam

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1834

Address on Balaam: his awakened conscience yet ruling covetousness, God’s rebuke (angel and donkey), and the ruin his greed brought. Practical lessons on conscience, avarice, and repentance.

Review of the Memoirs of Matthew Henry

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1834

Reviews Leonard Woods’s essay arguing mental faculties are modes of one simple mind, not distinct agents. Also reviews Matthew Henry’s memoir, praising his piety, parental training, and enduring commentary.

Review of the Works of Rev. John Angell James

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1834

Reviews Edwards on the Will and John Angell James’s evangelical works. Discusses free will vs. divine purpose, the Arminian controversy, and expanding Christian fellowship and benevolence.

The Bible the Christian’s Standard

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1834

John Sergeant argues the Bible is the sole authoritative standard for faith and conduct, superior to human reason or creeds. Adherence yields consistent Christian character and unity.

The Conduct of Sinners Tested by the Rules of Worldly Wisdom

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1834

Sprague urges applying ordinary worldly wisdom to religion: decide whether the Bible is divine, embrace its doctrines, and live accordingly instead of remaining undecided or hypocritical.

Danger of Being Overwise

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1835

Sermon on Ecclesiastes 7:16 warning against being ‘over-wise.’ Urges submission to God’s revealed wisdom and rebukes speculative reasoning that undermines doctrine and institutions.

Lectures to Young People (1830)

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1835

Practical Christian lectures for youth on moral formation, conversion, and growth in grace. Emphasizes religious education, dangers of worldly influence, and the need for piety.

Religious Ultraism

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1835

An 1835 installation sermon warning against ‘Ultraism’—overzealous, excessive religious reform. Calls for moderation, sound motives, and adherence to Scripture and prudence in ministry.

An Address to Theological Students on Ministerial Fidelity and Prudence (1835)

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1836

An 1836 address urging theological students to couple ministerial fidelity with prudence: preach the offensive truths of the Gospel boldly and plainly while exercising wise, charitable pastoral care.

Introduction to August A. Jakubowski, The Remembrances of a Polish Exile (1835)

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1836

A Polish exile’s 1836 reminiscences: essays on Poland’s poetic tradition, national suffering, and longing for liberty, with reflections on exile and American sympathy.

A Sermon Delivered at the Ordination and Installation of the Rev. Montgomery T. Goodale

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1837

Ordination sermon on Philippians 2:12-13: salvation requires both human effort and divine grace. Warns against denying either works or God’s agency and their harmful effects.

Correspondence, etc. Between E.C. Delavan and the Rev. Dr. Sprague

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1837

Introduction to Timothy M. Cooley, Sketches of the Life and Character of the Rev. Lemuel Haynes, A.M.

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1837

Memoir of Rev. Lemuel Haynes tracing his rise from impoverished orphan to influential minister. Includes sermons, letters, controversies, revivals, and personal anecdotes.

Tower of Babel

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1837

William B. Sprague’s 1837 sermon on Genesis 11 (the Tower of Babel) warns against human pride in individuals, churches, and nations, showing God’s judgment and the overthrow of ambition.

A Sermon Addressed to the Second Presbyterian Congregation in Albany, March 4, 1838

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1838

A sermon urging Christians to intercede for civil rulers, arguing prayer for authorities is owed to rulers, the nation, posterity, and God to secure wisdom, integrity, and public welfare.

An Address Delivered Before the Young Men’s Association for Mutual Improvement in Albany

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1838

An 1838 address arguing that the mind—part material, part immaterial—has inherent rights: to truth as its food, to active cultivation, and to reflective discipline despite circumstances.

Destructive Consequences of Self-Flattery

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1838

Warnings against self-flattery and counterfeit piety; calls to genuine repentance, faith, and holy obedience in light of the gospel’s abounding grace (luke-14; proverbs-14).

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Conscientious Objections Against Coming to the Lord’s Table Answered

Decorum Due to Public Worship

Hints Designed to Regulate the Intercourse of Christians

Reflections on the Life and Character of Balaam

Review of the Memoirs of Matthew Henry

Review of the Works of Rev. John Angell James

The Bible the Christian’s Standard

The Conduct of Sinners Tested by the Rules of Worldly Wisdom

Danger of Being Overwise

Lectures to Young People (1830)

Religious Ultraism

An Address to Theological Students on Ministerial Fidelity and Prudence (1835)

Introduction to August A. Jakubowski, The Remembrances of a Polish Exile (1835)

A Sermon Delivered at the Ordination and Installation of the Rev. Montgomery T. Goodale

Correspondence, etc. Between E.C. Delavan and the Rev. Dr. Sprague

Introduction to Timothy M. Cooley, Sketches of the Life and Character of the Rev. Lemuel Haynes, A.M.

Tower of Babel

A Sermon Addressed to the Second Presbyterian Congregation in Albany, March 4, 1838

An Address Delivered Before the Young Men’s Association for Mutual Improvement in Albany

Destructive Consequences of Self-Flattery

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