Christ the Forerunner
1852 pieces defending Christianity against deism, portraying Christ as our forerunner, and offering gospel consolation in death with hope of the resurrection.
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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.
Christ the Forerunner
The Grace of Christ
A clear exposition that salvation is by Christ’s unmerited grace. Surveys human sinfulness, atonement, justification, regeneration, and consolation in divine grace.
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The Incomprehensibility of God’s Nature and Ways
Sermon on the incomprehensibility of God’s nature and ways: God’s infinite attributes and the Trinity, human inability to fully comprehend Him, with Scripture proofs and pastoral reassurance.
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Addresses Delivered at the Inauguration of Rev. Wm. S. Plumer, D.D. as Professor of Didactic and Pastoral Theology in the Western Theological Seminary
1854 inaugural address by W.S. Plumer on training ministers: Scripture-centered didactic and pastoral theology, combining rigorous scholarship, personal piety, and balanced systematic instruction.
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Is the Church of Rome Idolatrous?
A 1854 critique arguing that Roman Catholic devotion to the pope, Mary, and the saints amounts to idolatry and usurps Christ’s sole mediatorship, contrary to Scripture.
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Rome Against the Bible, and the Bible Against Rome
An 1854 polemic by W. S. Plumer arguing that Jewish Pharisaic legalism and Roman Catholic tradition usurp Scripture, opposing private judgment and free circulation of the Bible.
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December 1855 Letter to the Central Presbyterian
Editorial urges presbyteries to oversee distribution of religious books. Pastors and elders must personally promote colportage to strengthen and spread Christ’s kingdom.
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Prayer Shown to Be Efficacious (1858)
Testimonies and Scripture illustrate the power and efficacy of prayer in personal, national, and ministerial deliverances, urging persistent, fervent devotion.
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Mary Reynolds: A Case of Double Consciousness
A 19th-century case study of Mary Reynolds, who experienced alternating, mutually exclusive states of consciousness with amnesia, fits, and sensory loss. The episodes recurred for years before stabilizing.
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Address on the National Fast Day
OCR’d 19th-century Pittsburgh directory/advertisement page listing wholesale grocers, produce dealers, stationers, furniture makers, booksellers and related businesses.
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Lessons from the Life and End of Judas Iscariot
A sermon on the life and end of Judas Iscariot, emphasizing hidden sin, self-deception, and the dire consequences of betrayal. Draws on Gospel passages to warn readers.
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Meroh, a Native African
Brief notice titled ‘Meroh, a Native African: A Wayfaring Man’ published in New York Observer and Chronicle on Jan 8, 1863. Appears to be a short biographical or travel sketch.
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The Late Rev. James Hoge, D.D.
Discusses the union of church and state since Constantine and memorializes Rev. James Hoge—his piety, ministry, family history, and dying testimony.
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Jehovah-Jireh: A Treatise on Providence
A 19th-century theological treatise asserting and defining divine providence, its attributes, and effects. Uses Scripture to argue God’s sovereign, holy, just, and benevolent governance.
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Studies in the Book of Psalms (1866)
Introductory exposition of the Book of Psalms offering critical, devotional, and practical commentary on their theology, worship use, and pastoral benefit.
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