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.
Annals of the American Pulpit, Volume 2 (Trinitarian Congregational)
Biographical sketch of Nathan Perkins (1748–1838), Trinitarian Congregational minister. Covers his education, long pastorate, publications, role in revivals and training students.
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Men of Business
1857 essay urging businessmen to wield civic power responsibly—supporting honest government, sustaining faithful church ministry, and backing benevolent institutions by integrity and stewardship.
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A Sermon Addressed to the Second Presbyterian Congregation, Albany, on Sunday Morning, September 5, 1858, on the Completion of the Atlantic Telegraph
Sermon linking the Atlantic Telegraph’s completion to God’s providence (Psalm 77:19), reflecting on Divine power manifested and hidden, and the responsibility of human intellect.
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A Sermon Addressed to the Second Presbyterian Congregation, Albany, Sabbath Morning, March 14, 1858, on Occasion of the Death of Mrs. Alexander Marvin
A funeral sermon praising the Christian woman’s active usefulness in home, school, church, and charity. Her works praise her and reflect Christ’s spirit of service.
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A Sermon Addressed to the Second Presbyterian Congregation, Albany, Sunday Afternoon, May 9, 1858, on Occasion of the Death of the Hon. Archibald McIntyre
A funeral sermon on Job 42:17 reflecting on the death of an aged Christian: a change to rest, renovation, reunion with the redeemed, and hope in the resurrection.
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Annals of the American Pulpit, Volume 3 (Presbyterian)
Preface and intro to Annals of the American Pulpit, vol. III. Surveys American Presbyterian origins, early presbyteries, and Old Side vs New Side disputes over order and ministry.
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Annals of the American Pulpit, Volume 4 (Presbyterian)
Biography of John Mitchell Mason (1770–1829), his ministry, education, and role founding a theological seminary. Includes a chronological index of American clergy and commemorative notices.
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A Sermon Delivered in the Second Presbyterian Church on Occasion of the Death of Mrs. Eliza McIntyre
Funeral sermon meditating on Jesus’ relations to the grave — Light, Tenant, Guardian, and Lord — offering consolation in death and assurance of the resurrection (John 11; John 5).
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An Address Delivered in the Mercer Street Church at the Funeral of Hon. Benjamin Franklin Butler
Funeral address (Dec 1858) for Benjamin F. Butler reflecting on death’s solemnity, the Christian hope of resurrection, and Butler’s public service and character.
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Memorials of Mrs. John V.L. Pruyn
Memoir and memorial tributes to Mrs. John V. L. Pruyn (privately printed 1859, Albany), featuring Rev. W. B. Sprague’s memoir, obituaries, tributes, and reflections on her piety and travels.
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A Sermon Having Some Reference to the Character of the Late Rev. Cortlandt van Rensselaer
Sermon: true Christian humility—repentant lowliness at the Cross—results in spiritual exaltation, renewed relations to God, Christ, church and angels, and hope of eternal glory.
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In Memoriam of Rev. Timothy Mather Cooley
Two memorial sermons honoring Rev. Goodrich and Rev. Cooley, drawing on Paul’s example to exhort ministers to fight the good fight, keep the faith, and await the crown of righteousness.
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Joseph: Or, The Model Young Man
A devotional outline of Joseph’s life—favored youth, betrayal, slavery, prison, and rise to power—used to instruct young men in virtues like integrity, forgiveness, and dependence on God.
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Our Triennial Catalogue
An 1860 discourse to Yale alumni reflecting on the college’s founding, growth, national reach, and benefactor Elihu Yale. Praises its continued vigor and historic legacy.
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The Close of a Sermon Preached on Sunday Morning, December 9, 1860, with Some Reference to the Death of Miss Ellie P. Frisbee
Funeral sermon (Revelation 22:14) comforting a bereaved congregation. Urges faithful obedience, assures the Christian’s right to the Tree of Life, and praises humble, devoted living.
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A Discourse Addressed to the First Presbyterian Congregation in Elizabeth, N.J., February 10, 1861
Funeral sermon reflecting on God’s providence—‘wonderful in counsel.’ It argues God always provides fitting instruments (Moses, Paul, Luther, Washington, Christ) for his purposes.
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A Discourse Delivered Sunday Morning, April 7, 1861, in the Second Presbyterian Church, Albany
Commemorative sermon for Justice John McLean (Apr 7, 1861). Explores divine providence: the righteous are "taken away" from coming evil; death is portrayed as mercy and a national rebuke.
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