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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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The Psalter, or, Book of Psalms: A Revision of the Metrical Version of the Bible Psalms, With Additional Versions

1907 Reformed Presbyterian revision of the Metrical Psalms. Preface outlines aims: correct metre, restore Divine names from the Hebrew, supply new metres and versions for congregational use.

Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America ⬩ 1907

Presbyterian Colleges: The Colleges Co-Operating with the College Board of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America

Report marking the 30th anniversary (1883–1913) of the Presbyterian College Board, documenting rapid growth in colleges, endowments, and standards for Christian higher education and appeals for support.

The College Board of the PCUSA ⬩ 1913

Auburn Affirmation

1924 Affirmation defending unity and ministerial liberty in the Presbyterian Church USA; upholds the Westminster Confession while arguing for freedom in its interpretation against 1923 Assembly tests.

Henry Sloane Coffin, Presbyterian Church in the United States of America ⬩ 1924

The New Psalms and Hymns

Preface and table of contents of The New Psalms and Hymns (1901), the Presbyterian Church's official hymn-book, with editorial committee, musical editors, indexes, and classifications for worship.

Presbyterian Church in the United States ⬩ 1901

A Brief Covenant Declaration of Faith [The Covenant of 1954]

Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America ⬩ 1954

Bible Songs: A Collection of Psalms Set to Music: For Use in Church and Evangelistic Services, Prayer Meetings, Sabbath Schools, …

United Presbyterian 'Bible Songs' (1901): a musical Psalter setting the Psalms for congregational and evangelistic use, with tunes, indexes, choruses, and service headings.

United Presbyterian Church of North America ⬩ 1901

Evangelistic Sermons

Collection of evangelistic sermons with practical after-meeting guidance, urging bold proclamation of the Gospel (e.g., Isaiah 40) to win souls and lift vision.

Presbyterian Church in the United States of America ⬩ 1909

The Creed Revision: Addresses Delivered Before the Presbyterian Union of New York, March 4, 1901

Presbyterian Union of New York ⬩ 1901

Two Centuries and a Half of Presbyterian Church in America: 1933 Celebration of Francis Makemie’s Beginnings in 1683; …

Presbyterian Church in the United States of America ⬩ 1933

Proceedings of the Thirteenth General Council of the Alliance of the Reformed Churches Holding the Presbyterian System, Held at Boston, Massachusetts

Proceedings of the 13th General Council of the Alliance of Reformed Churches (Presbyterian system), Boston 1929: minutes, roll of delegates, reports and addresses on missions, education, and church union.

Alliance of Reformed Churches ⬩ 1929

Catalogue of the McAlpin Collection of British Bistory and Theology, Vol. 5

Index and catalogue of the McAlpin Collection of British history and theology (16th–17th c.), compiled by Charles Ripley Gillett for Union Theological Seminary; outlines scope, entries, and abbreviations.

Union Theological Seminary (NY) ⬩ 1930

Catalogue of the McAlpin Collection of British Bistory and Theology, Vol. 4

Catalogue of the McAlpin Collection, Union Theological Seminary, Volume IV (1680–1700). Detailed bibliographic entries of British theological and church-history works on unity, governance, and controversies.

Union Theological Seminary (NY) ⬩ 1929

Catalogue of the McAlpin Collection of British Bistory and Theology, Vol. 3

Library catalogue (McAlpin Collection, Union Theological Seminary) listing British history and theology works c.1653, including sermons, tracts on baptism, the Trinity, and Acts of Parliament.

Union Theological Seminary (NY) ⬩ 1928

Catalogue of the McAlpin Collection of British Bistory and Theology, Vol. 2

Catalogue of the McAlpin Collection (Union Theological Seminary), Vol. II (1641–1652). Lists British tracts, statutes, and sermons on church government, liturgy, and ecclesiastical controversies.

Union Theological Seminary (NY) ⬩ 1928

Catalogue of the McAlpin Collection of British Bistory and Theology, Vol. 1

Preface to the McAlpin Collection catalogue (1500–1640). Describes scope, acquisitions, entry form, bibliographic method, and handling of rare or mutilated British theological and historical works.

Union Theological Seminary (NY) ⬩ 1927

Counsel to New Missionaries from Older Missionaries of the Presbyterian Church

Experienced missionaries urge new missionaries to confirm their divine call, depend on the Holy Spirit, learn local language, evangelize among ordinary people, and make regular field tours.

Board of Foreign Missions (PCUSA) ⬩ 1905

Home Mission Heroes: A Series of Sketches

Sketch of Francis Makemie, pioneer Presbyterian home missionary who established churches on the Chesapeake, ministered in Barbados, and advanced colonial missions.

Presbyterian Home Missions ⬩ 1904

Presbyterian Men: Addresses and Proceedings of the Fourth National Convention, Presbyterian Brotherhood of America, …

An exhortation to Presbyterian Brotherhood members to embrace Christian brotherhood as corporate unity in the body of Christ, under Christ's headship and obedient fellowship, not mere social fraternalism.

Presbyterian Brotherhood of America ⬩ 1911

One Hundred Fifty Years of Kentucky Presbyterianism, 1802–1952: Sesqui-Centennial Celebration

Synod of Kentucky (PCUSA), Synod of Kentucky (PCUS) ⬩ 1952

Elements of Truth, Vol. 2: Addresses Delivered at the Synod’s Training School, June 22nd-July 2nd, 1915 at Belhaven College, Jackson, Mississippi

Synod of Mississippi ⬩ 1915

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