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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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A Lady Missionary Defends the Present System

Debate over foreign missions: Watson criticizes mission methods; Janet Houston defends schools, hospitals and aid as integral to evangelism, citing Luke 10 and Acts 28.

Janet Hay Houston ⬩ 1909

Death of Miss Janet Hay Houston

1924 Presbyterian Survey urges Americans to befriend foreign students—many lose faith while studying here—and includes missionaries' obituaries and notes on rising Bible circulation in Asia.

1924

The Hard Doctrines and the Words of Eternal Life

Addresses debates over infant salvation and critics of Calvin, and defends the Bible's 'hard doctrines.' Argues faith must accept revealed mysteries despite reason's limits.

James Robert Howerton ⬩ 1901

The Part Which the Presbyterian Church in the United States (South) Has Had in Foreign Missions

Overview of the Southern Presbyterian Church's foreign-mission history and missionary zeal—early sacrifices during the Civil War, work in China/Africa/Korea, and a call to united global evangelism.

James Robert Howerton ⬩ 1908

The Church and Social Reforms

Argues the Church must lead moral social reform, equipping pastors to shape individuals and institutions toward the kingdom of heaven on earth through principled ministry rather than mere politics.

James Robert Howerton ⬩ 1913

Freedom and Causality in Their Ethical Aspects

Lectures examining the ethical antinomy of free will and determinism, contrasting the natural and moral sciences of conduct and their practical consequences for responsibility.

James Robert Howerton ⬩ 1915

Montreat Was His Idea — For Presbyterians…

Profiles Dr. J. R. Howerton as the visionary founder of Montreat and recounts its early development. Highlights Montreat's role in Presbyterian education and youth conferences.

James Robert Howerton ⬩ 1947

Fredericksburg, Her People and Characters

Autobiographical chapter by R. R. Howison recounting childhood in Fredericksburg, family ties (Kenmore, Somervilla), early spiritual reflections, and a neighbor's conversion.

Robert Reid Howison ⬩ 1922

Duelling in Virginia

Autobiographical essay examining Virginia's duelling culture—social life, Alum Spring Rock encounters, and evolving laws. Argues duelling is private war, condemned by Christian and civil law.

Robert Reid Howison ⬩ 1924

Rev. John Simonson Howk, D.D.

Biography of Rev. John S. Howk (b.1863): his education, Presbyterian ministry and leadership in Jeffersonville, involvement in missions and Sunday-school work, and local historical writings.

1909

The Presbyterian Church in Iowa, 1837–1900

A concise history and directory of the Presbyterian Church in Iowa, 1837–1900, detailing 750 churches, 1,200 ministers, presbyteries, synods, statistics and biographies. Compiled by Joseph W. Hubbard.

Joseph Welton Hubbard ⬩ 1907

Rev. William Hume

History of First Presbyterian Church, Nashville: founding, early ministers (Thomas Craighead, William Hume), cornerstone 1849 and building dedicated 1851; centennial addresses (1914).

1915

Work of the United Presbyterians in Northeastern Africa

1906 addresses surveying missionary work in Africa—Egypt and central regions. Reports United Presbyterian and American Board efforts, growth of native churches, and challenges among Muslim populations.

James Galloway Hunt ⬩ 1906

Makhail Mansur — A Converted Moslem

Reflections on post‑war prospects for peace and a mission portrait of Makhail Mansur, an Egyptian who converted from Islam after reading the Bible and became an active Christian evangelist.

James Galloway Hunt ⬩ 1918

Life and Thoughts of Rev. Thomas P. Hunt: An Autobiography

Autobiography of Rev. Thomas P. Hunt recounting his ministry, temperance activism, revivals, family ancestry, and Civil War service; urges abstinence and Christian duty.

Thomas Poage Hunt ⬩ 1901

The Church of Christ in Japan: A Course of Lectures

William M. Imbrie sketches Japan's environment and urban life—scenery, temples, Buddhist rituals, and popular customs—framing the setting for missionary work.

William Imbrie ⬩ 1906

The Christian Faith

A concise statement of the Christian faith: God revealed in creation and Scripture; Christ's incarnation, atonement and resurrection; the gospel, Christian living, and the coming kingdom.

William Imbrie ⬩ 1913

Wa and Ga

A 1914 monograph by William Imbrie explaining the Japanese particles ga and wa, distinguishing their subject–predicate roles and classes of use. Aimed at language students, especially missionaries.

William Imbrie ⬩ 1914

The Legal Status of Free Negroes and Slaves in Tennessee

Article examines Confederate fears about arming slaves and surveys Tennessee laws, demographics, and public attitudes shaping the legal status of slaves and free Negroes, 1790–1860.

William Lloyd Imes ⬩ 1919

The Plunder of Ethiopia

Title page for 'The Plunder of Ethiopia' by William Lloyd Imes and Liston M. Oak — likely a pamphlet or report documenting the looting of Ethiopia.

William Lloyd Imes ⬩ 1935

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