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.
Report on Rev. W.A. Alexander
Minutes of the 79th Synod of Mississippi (1909) recording a memorial for Rev. W. A. Alexander—his life, sudden death, and service—and reports on Synodical College and Southwestern University.
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Report of Committee on Chamberlain-Hunt Academy
Minutes of the 79th Synod of Mississippi (1909): officers, committees, Chamberlain-Hunt Academy report, home missions and Sabbath practice; recommends fundraising and reelects trustees.
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Heritage and Testimony of the Southern Presbyterian Church
Affirms the Southern Presbyterian Church's heritage: a Bible-centered, Reformed theology (Westminster standards), church government, and origins amid the 1861 crisis.
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The Sabbath
1912 Synod of Mississippi minutes addressing Sabbath observance and legislation (noting post office Sunday closures), urging church-led Sabbath ethics; includes Synodical College financial and trustee report.
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Report on Synodical Female College
1912 Synod of Mississippi minutes: excused absences; committee to raise funds and secure control of the Synodical Female College to coordinate Presbyterian institutions; Southwestern Univ. report and staff appointments.
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Bible Ethics: Three Addresses by Rev. C.W. Grafton
Lecture defining the Sabbath as a memorial linking Eden, Calvary, and heaven; it pictures what humanity lost in Adam and regains in Christ, argued from Scripture and church practice.
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Pioneer Presbyterians and Their Successors in Mississippi
Proceedings of the 1915 Synod Training School (Belhaven College): addresses on apologetics, missions, education, church life, and pioneer Presbyterian history in Mississippi.
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A Forty-Three Year Pastorate in a Country Church
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Jesus the Arch-Egos
Christian Observer (May 23, 1917) reports on multiple Presbyterian General Assemblies, officers, hospitality, and publishes the opening sermon "Jesus the Arch-Egos," urging steadfast faith (Hebrews).
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Resolution on Oglethorpe University
Report of the 1917 General Assembly: declines to adopt Oglethorpe University, highlights growth of church societies (women's, men's, youth), and urges fidelity to Sabbath and family religion.
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Dr. Grafton’s Substitute
1917 General Assembly debated organic union vs. federation of Presbyterian churches, appointed a committee amid heated debate, and commended the American Bible Society's war-time Bible distribution.
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Bills and Overtures - Report of the Standing Committee
1917 General Assembly report: stewardship campaign results, benevolent apportionments, and recommendations (every-member canvass, deacon training). Affirms prohibition of women’s public preaching.
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Life and Thought of a Country Preacher: Cornelius Washington Grafton, D.D., LL.D.
Biography of Rev. C. W. Grafton, a Mississippi country Presbyterian minister; examines his life, sermons, writings, and influence on Southern Presbyterianism.
Chinese Courtship
1917 Presbyterian Observer issue urging Christlike living, support for soldiers (Shorter Catechism), reports on foreign missions, and emphasis on stewardship and tithing.
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“Uck,” the Gray Gander: A Story from the Chinese
Christian Observer (Jan 3, 1917): New Year devotional urging trust in God amid war, reports on stewardship and missions, and a Home Circle story "Uck, the Gray Gander."
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John Randolph - The Man and His Faith
Sketch of John Randolph: his eccentric life, chronic ill health and loneliness, a period of infidelity, and gradual conversion to Christianity through maternal influence, friends, suffering, and prayer.
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