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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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Sketch of Rev. J. Aspinwall Hodge

Alumni Register obituaries: Dr. Rush S. Huidekoper, founder of the University of Pennsylvania veterinary department; Rev. J. Aspinwall Hodge, longtime Presbyterian pastor and Lincoln Univ. professor; Charles G. Rumford, Civil War veteran and lawyer.

1902

John Aspinwall Hodge, D.D.

Necrological report (1902) presenting obituaries of Princeton Theological Seminary alumni—biographical sketches of Presbyterian ministers, their ministries, dates, and burial details.

1902

Crossing the Continent in the Interest of the New Era

1919 Woman's Boards of Foreign Missions report highlighting women's medical and evangelistic work, a US tour promoting the Jubilee and inter-church cooperation, and an appeal for prayer over postwar decisions.

Margaret Elizabeth Hodge ⬩ 1919

Prepare His Way

Calls American youth to prayerful engagement in missions, preparing the way for Christ worldwide. Emphasizes student activism, cooperative church programs, and outreach to Asia and South America.

Margaret Elizabeth Hodge ⬩ 1925

Foreign Missions Month

Survey of Presbyterian national and foreign missions—rural and urban fields, overseas challenges, funding shortfalls, need for indigenous workers, cultural sensitivity, and prayerful support.

Margaret Elizabeth Hodge ⬩ 1926

Obituary of Margaret McLaren Hodge [The Sun, New York, NY]

Garbled newspaper text reporting investigations and prosecutions over alleged bribery and corruption involving Harriman, railroad companies, commissions, warships, and resignations.

Margaret McLaren Woods Hodge ⬩ 1907

Obituary for Margaret McLaren Hodge [Presbyterian Banner, Pittsburgh, PA]

Presbyterian Banner (June 27, 1907): a news roundup covering House of Lords reform, French winegrowers' unrest, PA capitol graft, immigrant rail abuses, the Brownsville inquiry, and obituaries.

Margaret McLaren Woods Hodge ⬩ 1907

Specialization in Sunday-School Teaching

Advocates specialization and graded organization in Sunday-school teaching—teachers focus on subjects and age levels with two-year terms. Recommends trained supervisors and graded curricula for pupils' maturity.

Richard Morse Hodge ⬩ 1904

Manual Methods of Sunday-School Teaching

Early-20th-century manual for Sunday-school teachers promoting manual methods—model work, map-making and blank-book exercises—to engage children and teach biblical history by self-expression.

Richard Morse Hodge ⬩ 1905

What Should Be the Training of Pastors’ Assistants?

Argues churches must reprioritize training: shift from preaching alone to equipping pastors' assistants and church staff, emphasizing religious education and Sunday schools for children.

Richard Morse Hodge ⬩ 1908

New Testament Authors and Their Works

Concise handbook for comparative literary study of New Testament authors, distinguishing legalistic and liberal schools and laying out methods for reading and interpretation.

Richard Morse Hodge ⬩ 1909

Historical Geography of Bible Lands: A Manual for Teachers

Richard Morse Hodge ⬩ 1915

Samuel Colgate Hodge ‘88

Princeton Alumni Weekly memorials (Sept 1952): obituaries and tributes for alumni, trustees, and clergy detailing careers, service, and surviving family members.

1952

Anti-Saloon Campaign Songs

Collection of early 20th-century anti-saloon temperance hymns urging prayer, voting (local option/prohibition), and protection of home and children.

Elisha Albright Hoffman ⬩ 1910

Songs of the New Crusade: A Collection of Stirring Twentieth Century Temperance Songs

1916 collection of temperance hymns compiled by Rev. Elisha A. Hoffman. Songs promote prohibition, anti‑saloon reform and Christian 'crusade' imagery to inspire moral and political action.

Elisha Albright Hoffman ⬩ 1916

The First Presbyterian Church, Staunton, Virginia

History of First Presbyterian Church, Staunton, VA: Scotch‑Irish colonial settlers and early ministers (John Craig, James Waddell), including vivid accounts of Waddell's preaching.

Arista Hoge ⬩ 1908

Beautiful Thornrose

Descriptive account of Thornrose Cemetery (Staunton, VA): monuments and pavilion, Confederate memorials, communal beautification and perpetual-care plans, with Christian reflections on death and resurrection.

Arista Hoge ⬩ 1921

The Life of Moses Hoge, D.D.: Based on the Biography by His Son the Reverend John Blair Hoge, Manuscript in the Library, Union Theological Seminary in Virginia

John Blair Hoge, Sr. ⬩ 1945

Moses Hoge: First Professor of Theology in Union Theological Seminary

Ernest Trice Thompson ⬩ 1937

Hymns of the Ages for Public and Social Worship

1902 hymnal 'Hymns of the Ages' (comp. R.P. Kerr) — a collection of praise and devotional hymns and psalmody covering worship, Trinity, creation, missions, and communion.

Robert Pollok Kerr ⬩ 1902

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