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.
The Revision of the Davis Dictionary
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Review of the revised Davis Bible Dictionary criticizing Gehman’s higher-critical additions that undermine Old Testament authorship (Daniel, Isaiah, Pentateuch) and defending biblical inerrancy.
“Christian Faith and Life — A Program for Church and Home”
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A critique of the Presbyterian ‘New Curriculum’ arguing it de-emphasizes the Bible in Sunday-school teaching. Calls for Bible-centered instruction and responsibility to reach the generation.
The New Presbyterian USA Curriculum for Sunday Schools
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Critical editorial of the PCUSA ‘Christian Faith and Life’ Sunday-school curriculum (1948), arguing it is secular, child-centered and insufficiently Bible-centered.
The Genealogies in Matthew and Luke
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Sun. School Times (Apr 16, 1949). Lesson: ‘Jesus Declares His Authority’ (mark 11; luke 19). Articles: settling Christian quarrels (col 3); missionary G. Hunter; Matt/Luke genealogies.
Higher Criticism in Sunday School
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Articles defending conservative Christian education and Sunday-school literature against modernist higher criticism, with a devotional on the transforming phrase ‘But God...’.
The Christian’s Three-Fold Cord
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Discusses ‘Amen’ as a divine title in Revelation and unfolds ‘The Christian’s Three-Fold Cord’—the Incarnate Word, the Written Word, and the Holy Spirit’s witness. A defense of Christology and Scripture.
He Is Risen
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Easter issue affirming the historical, risen Christ and the transforming power of the resurrection. Includes devotional reflections, church news, and session reports from the Congo.
Jesus Lives!
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Easter reflections defend the historical, risen Christ against mythic doubt, celebrating resurrection’s transforming power and urging proclamation of Jesus’ victory over death.
The Covenant of Works
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Explains the covenant of works and the covenant of grace, arguing both require obedience to God’s revealed will. Grace gives righteousness by faith that issues in sanctification.
Sacred Rhetoric (1870)
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Dabney defends a disciplined, scripture-centered art of preaching. He argues that Christian character and expository method make sacred rhetoric a sacred duty for ministers.
Conquest of the South
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Excerpt from Robert L. Dabney’s biography recounting wartime and postwar Virginia: his prophetic outrage and poetry, describing racial upheaval, freedmen, and social disorder.
Lines Written on the Illness of His Granddaughter (1897)
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Biographical excerpt recounting Robert L. Dabney’s faith amid family illness and grief — prayers, submission to God’s will, consolation, recovery, and devoted love for his granddaughter.
Tried, But Comforted (1863)
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Devotional poem mourning Dabney’s young son’s death; it expresses deep grief while trusting Christ, praising the Trinity, and hoping for heavenly reunion.
Christology of the Angels
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A poetic dialogue of archangels guarding Christ’s tomb, reflecting on His suffering, Satan’s fall, creation, and the promised Resurrection.
Discussions (Miscellaneous), Vol. 5
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Collection of letters and essays: travel impressions from Europe (Scotland, Germany, Italy), biblical expositions (Acts 17, Romans 7), and ecclesiastical and social commentary.
An Open Letter to the Members of the Southern Presbyterian Church (1887)
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Excerpt on Benjamin M. Palmer opposing organic union with the Northern Presbyterian Church, defending Southern separation (since 1861) and the church’s spiritual jurisdiction amid polity and racial disputes.
History of Back Creek Presbyterian Church, Rowan County, N.C., for 100 Years
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1857 historical address recounting the founding, revivals, pastors, and dedication of Back Creek Presbyterian Church (Rowan County, NC), invoking Haggai 2.
An Historical Address Delivered at the Centennial Celebration of Thyatira Church, 1753 to 1925
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A concise history of Thyatira Church (Rowan County, NC) from 1753–1925, documenting ministers, revivals, schisms and community life; includes S. C. Alexander’s centennial address.
August 11, 1758 Letter to Mr. McCullock (1758)
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Proceedings of the Colonial Society of Massachusetts (1916–17) with primary documents: Samuel Davies’ 1758 letter and a 1676 memorandum listing captive Indian children assigned to households.
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