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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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Memoirs of the Rev. John McDowell, D.D., and the Rev. William A. McDowell

Memoirs of Revs. John and William A. McDowell. Traces John’s upbringing, conversion, Princeton education, ordination, and ministry at Elizabethtown; a Presbyterian pastoral biography.

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1864

The Influence of the World — Death Comes to All

Friends’ Review selections: Isaac Sharp’s 1863 Iceland travel and meetings; counsel urging Bible-classes and Christian unity; essays on the world’s lure, death, sanctification, and farming’s drawbacks.

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1864

A Discourse Delivered in the Second Presbyterian Church, Succeeding the Assassination of the President of the United States

Funeral sermon delivered Apr 16, 1865 after the U.S. President’s assassination. Reflects on God’s providence, the depth of human depravity, and urges repentance and regeneration.

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1865

A Discourse, Delivered Sabbath Morning, September 3, 1865, on Occasion of the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Dedication of the Second Presbyterian Church, Albany

1865 commemorative sermon tracing Second Presbyterian Church’s 50-year history, arguing ‘one soweth and another reapeth’—founding shaped by revivals, missions, peace, and faithful leaders.

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1865

An Address, Delivered on the 9th of August, 1865, Before the Phrenakosmian Society of Pennsylvania College, Gettysburg

An 1865 college address urging the educated to restore and advance the nation’s intellectual, moral, and religious life after the Civil War, including education for freedmen.

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1865

Annals of the American Pulpit, Volume 8 (Unitarian)

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1865

Introduction to D.A. Harsha, The Christian’s Present for All Seasons

Preface and selections from The Christian’s Present for All Seasons (Harsha, 1866). An anthology of devotional writings with an introductory essay on devotion, prayer, and Scripture.

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1866

Recollections of Dr. Dana

Biographical recollection of Rev. Daniel Dana, D.D., emphasizing his devout Calvinist theology, scholarly rigor, and exemplary pastoral charity. It highlights his powerful preaching and consistent Christian character.

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1866

A Discourse, Addressed to the First Presbyterian Congregation of Elizabeth, N.J., October 9, 1867, on the Occasion of the Completion of Its Second Century

Commemorative discourse (1867) by William B. Sprague on the bicentennial of First Presbyterian Church, Elizabeth, NJ, honoring past pastors and recalling the 1817 revival.

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1867

A Discourse Commemorative of the Late Rev. John M. Krebs, D.D.

A commemorative discourse on ministerial efficiency: its sources—natural gifts, a providentially suited field, and deep piety—and its fruit in faithful preaching and conversions.

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1867

A Discourse Delivered in the First Congregational Church in Northampton, Mass., Succeeding the Funeral of the Rev. William Allen

Funeral sermon on Psalm 91:16 offering comfort that God satisfies with long life and reveals His salvation. Includes a biographical memorial of Rev. William Allen.

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1868

An Address Delivered on the Occasion of the Funeral of the Rev. William James, D.D. in the First Presbyterian Church, Albany on Wednesday, February 19, 1868

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1868

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Memoirs of the Rev. John McDowell, D.D., and the Rev. William A. McDowell

The Influence of the World — Death Comes to All

A Discourse Delivered in the Second Presbyterian Church, Succeeding the Assassination of the President of the United States

A Discourse, Delivered Sabbath Morning, September 3, 1865, on Occasion of the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Dedication of the Second Presbyterian Church, Albany

An Address, Delivered on the 9th of August, 1865, Before the Phrenakosmian Society of Pennsylvania College, Gettysburg

Annals of the American Pulpit, Volume 8 (Unitarian)

Introduction to D.A. Harsha, The Christian’s Present for All Seasons

Recollections of Dr. Dana

A Discourse, Addressed to the First Presbyterian Congregation of Elizabeth, N.J., October 9, 1867, on the Occasion of the Completion of Its Second Century

A Discourse Commemorative of the Late Rev. John M. Krebs, D.D.

A Discourse Delivered in the First Congregational Church in Northampton, Mass., Succeeding the Funeral of the Rev. William Allen

An Address Delivered on the Occasion of the Funeral of the Rev. William James, D.D. in the First Presbyterian Church, Albany on Wednesday, February 19, 1868

Annals of the American Pulpit, Volume 9 (Lutheran, Reformed Dutch, Associate, Associate Reformed, Reformed Presbyterian)

March 1, 1853 Letter to Samuel Miller, Jr. (1853)

An Address Delivered on Occasion of the Funeral of Alden March

Biographical Sketches (Old School Branch)

August 14, 1870 Letter to J.E. Woodbridge (1870)

Introduction to Edwin L. Janes, Mementos of Rev. Edward Payson

The Life of Jedidiah Morse, D.D.

History of the Pequea Presbyterian Church

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