Henry Highland Garnet
Proceedings from the 1927 meeting and a sketch of Henry Highland Garnet — an escaped slave, minister, and radical abolitionist who urged active resistance to slavery.
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.
Henry Highland Garnet
Matthew Augustine Gault
Biographical sketches (1888–1930) of ministers, missions, institutions and congregations of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America, with portraits and organizational lists.
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Henry George, D.D.
Biographical sketches (1888–1930) of ministers of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America, including institutional histories, mission lists, portraits, and presbytery records.
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The Blighting Effect upon Spiritual Life of an Oath to an Unchristian Constitution and to Unscriptural Laws
A 1902 report arguing that swearing allegiance to a secular constitution and enforcing laws contrary to Scripture blights Christians' spiritual life and moral duty.
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Lectures in Pastoral Theology, Vol. 1 (The Covenanter Pastor)
Lectures on Pastoral Theology stressing the pastor's character: the necessity of genuine piety, devotion, Bible study, and warnings about unconverted ministers who harm souls.
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Lectures in Pastoral Theology, Vol. 3 (The Covenanter Vision)
From R.J. George's Pastoral Theology: practical guidance for pastors on public church duties—informing congregations about missions and boards, promoting systematic giving and evangelism.
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Psalmody: Is the Use of Uninspired Songs in Worship Authorized?
Argues for exclusive use of inspired Psalms in corporate worship, interpreting Colossians 3:16 to mean 'psalms, hymns, spiritual songs' refers only to biblical psalms.
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Robert James George, D.D.
Biographical sketches of ministers of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America (1888–1930), detailing lives, ministry roles, academic service, publications, and church offices.
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A History of Old Pine Street: Being the Record of an Hundred and Forty Years in the Life of a Colonial Church
History of Old Pine Street Church in Philadelphia covering 140 years—founding, pastorates, Revolutionary War role, preserved records, and historical illustrations.
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In Memoriam: Richard Thomas Gillespie
Memorial tribute to Dr. Richard T. Gillespie (1879–1930), Columbia Theological Seminary president and pastor, praising his leadership, preaching, devotion to students, and campus-building vision.
The Isle of Palms, Sketches of Hainan: The American Presbyterian Mission Island of Hainan, South China
A 1919 Presbyterian mission booklet outlining Hainan's geography, flora, climate, people, and the history and activities of American Protestant missions on the island.
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South Carolina
History of Presbyterian women in South Carolina: early congregations, pioneer women, and the development of women's missionary and educational societies from colonial times to the early 20th century.
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History of the Women’s Work in the Synod of South Carolina
History of Presbyterian women's work in South Carolina since 1850, documenting societies, Ladies' Aid, missions, education, and the vital domestic and congregational roles women played.
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The Tithe Law
A 1909 address urging systematic tithing as the wise plan for church finance, citing biblical precedent (Abraham, Jacob, Israel) and practical benefits for sustaining missions.
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Calvin’s Influence upon the Political Development of the World
Profiles John Calvin's impact on political development, arguing his doctrines—God's sovereignty, human depravity, and church polity—helped shape modern democratic liberty.
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The Frontier: That Part of the Southwest Embraced in the States of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico
A Presbyterian appeal to evangelize and develop the Southwestern frontier (Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico), urging urgent investment of ministers, resources, and mission work.
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The Bugle Call of the West
1916 Presbyterian Missionary Survey reporting foreign and home mission efforts—focus on Korean mission, Western and Texas home missions, and a call for recruits and Christian service.
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