Is the Church of Rome Idolatrous?
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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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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.
Is the Church of Rome Idolatrous?
Rome Against the Bible, and the Bible Against Rome
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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.
December 1855 Letter to the Central Presbyterian
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Editorial urges presbyteries to oversee distribution of religious books. Pastors and elders must personally promote colportage to strengthen and spread Christ’s kingdom.
Prayer Shown to Be Efficacious (1858)
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Testimonies and Scripture illustrate the power and efficacy of prayer in personal, national, and ministerial deliverances, urging persistent, fervent devotion.
Mary Reynolds: A Case of Double Consciousness
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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.
Address on the National Fast Day
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OCR’d 19th-century Pittsburgh directory/advertisement page listing wholesale grocers, produce dealers, stationers, furniture makers, booksellers and related businesses.
Lessons from the Life and End of Judas Iscariot
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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.
Meroh, a Native African
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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.
The Late Rev. James Hoge, D.D.
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Discusses the union of church and state since Constantine and memorializes Rev. James Hoge—his piety, ministry, family history, and dying testimony.
Jehovah-Jireh: A Treatise on Providence
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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.
Studies in the Book of Psalms (1866)
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Introductory exposition of the Book of Psalms offering critical, devotional, and practical commentary on their theology, worship use, and pastoral benefit.
The Rock of Our Salvation
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A systematic Christological treatise on Jesus’ person, offices (prophet, priest, king), work (incarnation, atonement, resurrection) and glory, urging union with Christ.
Words of Truth and Love
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A children’s devotional by W. Plumer teaching Christ’s sinless purity and love, instructing youth in Scripture, faith, and lessons from Cain and Abel on worship and salvation.
The Right Temper for a Student of God’s Word — Inaugural Address at Columbia Theological Seminary
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Advice for students of Scripture: study with an evangelical, Christ-centered temper—be doers not mere hearers. Practice charity, humility, and holy living.
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