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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 Type of the Graduate Student

Hibben sketches the ideal graduate student: balanced between deep specialization and broad general knowledge, humble, humane, and committed to applying scholarship in service to life and teaching.

John Grier Hibben ⬩ 1913

The Higher Patriotism

Hibben argues for a 'higher patriotism' balancing national loyalty with universal justice and love of humanity. He invokes Kantian ethics to demand nations treat others fairly and resist exploitation.

John Grier Hibben ⬩ 1915

The Spirit of Lincoln in the Present World Crisis

John Grier Hibben's 1917 Lincoln centennial address casts Lincoln as the living symbol of liberty, justice, and mercy and traces his moral influence worldwide during WWI.

John Grier Hibben ⬩ 1917

Introduction to the World Peril

Princeton faculty essays (1917) argue Germany's ambitions threaten the world and U.S. interests, urging firm resistance and rejecting premature pacifist peace.

John Grier Hibben ⬩ 1917

The New Chapel for Princeton University

Proposal and detailed description of the new Princeton University Chapel—its Gothic-inspired architecture, seating and liturgical arrangements, and its role in campus worship and spiritual life.

John Grier Hibben ⬩ 1921

Student Attitudes as an Administrator Sees Them

Princeton's president outlines student objections to religion—dogmatism, threats to self-expression, and lack of perceived reality. He urges patient, imaginative engagement to enlist their idealism.

John Grier Hibben ⬩ 1928

Safeguarding Life’s Hid Treasures: The 1929 Baccalaureate Address

Hibben's 1929 baccalaureate urges graduates to safeguard integrity of personality as life's supreme value. He calls for sustained growth, service, and religion for full development.

John Grier Hibben ⬩ 1929

Mission to Lepers in India and the East: Story of Naini Asylum at Allahabad, India

Report on Naini Leper Asylum (Allahabad): rebuilt facilities, rehabilitation via work and worship, many conversions and a children's home. Appeals for support for leper missions.

Samuel Higginbottom ⬩ 1905

The Gospel and the Plow: Or, The Old Gospel and Modern Farming in Ancient India

Sam Higginbottom reports on missionary work in India, promoting agriculture and education to combat poverty and caste barriers. A practical account of mission farms, teaching, and evangelism.

Samuel Higginbottom ⬩ 1921

India’s Agricultural Problems

1942 analysis of India’s agriculture by Sam Higginbottom, outlining assets (land, crops, irrigation, cattle) and liabilities (small holdings, tenancy, sanitation, credit) with reform notes.

Samuel Higginbottom ⬩ 1942

Sam Higginbottom: Farmer - An Autobiography

Autobiography of Sam Higginbottom, a missionary-farmer who built the Allahabad Agricultural Institute in India, recounting family life, agricultural missions, and encounters with Gandhi.

Samuel Higginbottom ⬩ 1949

Edward Moseley: Character Sketch

Biographical sketches of Cornelius Harnett and Edward Moseley highlighting their leadership in colonial North Carolina, defense of civil liberties, and long public service.

Daniel Harvey Hill ⬩ 1906

Some Leaders of the General Synod

Profiles leaders of the early General Synod (1717–1758)—Andrews, Cross, the Tennents, Dickinson, Alison—tracing Old Side/New Side conflict, Log College, revivals, Princeton and missions.

Edward Yates Hill ⬩ 1918

An Unwilling Guest

Country girl Allison Grey meets haughty Evelyn Rutherford at the station and must tell her Evelyn's aunt is quarantined; duty, tension, and unexpected hospitality begin the tale.

Grace Livingston Hill ⬩ 1902

The Angel of His Presence

Christian novel opening: John Stanley, worldly, is confronted with memories of his former Sunday-school work and the souls he helped lead to Christ. Themes: conversion and domestic mission.

Grace Livingston Hill ⬩ 1902

The Story of a Whim

Hazel and her friends pack an organ and gifts to send to 'Christie W. Bailey' as a Christmas charity. Their kindness and a surprising case of mistaken identity lead to unexpected consequences.

Grace Livingston Hill ⬩ 1903

According to the Pattern

Domestic drama: Miriam Winthrop discovers her husband's suspected infidelity, struggles with shame and maternal duty, and resolves to win him back for the sake of their children.

Grace Livingston Hill ⬩ 1903

Because of Stephen

A gruff, wandering brother is surprised when his half-sister Margaret writes that she is coming to visit, setting in motion tensions, hope, and family reckonings.

Grace Livingston Hill ⬩ 1904

Marcia Schuyler

A coming-of-age tale: Marcia, a plain seventeen-year-old, longs for a new chintz dress while her sister's wedding preparations fill the household. Small-town scenes of family, duty, and youthful hope.

Grace Livingston Hill ⬩ 1908

Phoebe Deane

A 1909 domestic romance excerpt following Phoebe Deane, a hardworking young woman enduring household burdens, gossip, and unwanted attention while caring for others.

Grace Livingston Hill ⬩ 1909

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