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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.
The Constitution of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in the United States of America
The 1829 Constitution and Confession of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church: a confession, catechism and directory affirming Scripture's authority, the Trinity, God's decrees, election, and church order.
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The Constitution of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in the United States of America
1834 Cumberland Presbyterian constitution presenting a Confession of Faith, catechism, and discipline adapted from Westminster standards. Affirms Scripture's divine authority and rejects the Apocrypha.
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Proceedings of the National Convention to Secure the Religious Amendment of the Constitution of the United States, Held in New York, Feb. 4 and 5, 1874
Proceedings of the 1874 National Reform Convention advocating a Religious Amendment to the U.S. Constitution to preserve Christian features; includes history, addresses, resolutions and petitions.
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Proceedings of the National Convention to Secure the Religious Amendment of the Constitution of the United States, Held in New York, Feb. 26 and 27, 1873
Proceedings of the 1873 National Convention to secure a Constitutional religious amendment, urging formal national acknowledgment of Almighty God and Jesus Christ; includes reports and addresses.
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Proceedings of the National Convention to Secure the Religious Amendment of the Constitution of the United States
Proceedings (1872) of a national convention pressing a constitutional amendment to acknowledge God and the Christian religion, outlining origins, aims, and links to slavery and public law.
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The Christian Sabbath: Its History, Authority, Duties, Benefits, Civil Relations
Survey of the Christian Sabbath—its history, authority, duties, benefits, and civil relations—focused on the 1862 New York Sabbath Reform movement and the committee's campaigns.
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Fast Day Sermons: Or, The Pulpit on the State of the Country
Thornwell’s 1860 Fast Day sermon calls the nation to penitence, urging recognition of God’s sovereignty over civil government. He indicts national sin amid the slavery and union crisis.
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Half Hours with the Lessons of 1884
Collection of concise Presbyterian Sabbath-school lesson expositions for 1884, offering brief commentaries for teachers and students (Acts 15 featured).
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Half Hours with the Lessons of 1883
Sunday-school lessons (1883) with Presbyterian commentary on Acts—especially the Ascension (Acts 1). Explains why Christ ascended: to awaken faith, enable communion, and spur the church's mission.
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The Man of Business, Considered in His Various Relations
Mid-19th-century essays offering moral and practical counsel to young men in business: warnings against bad company, and exhortations to diligence, honesty, and higher purpose beyond money.
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Presbyterian Reunion: A Memorial Volume, 1837–1871
1870 memorial volume recording the 1869–70 reunion of Old School and New School Presbyterians in the U.S., reviewing the division, negotiations, and church statistics.
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Addresses Delivered at the Quarter-Century Anniversary of the Reunion of the Old and New School Presbyterian Churches Held …, May 23, 1895
Volume of addresses delivered May 23, 1895 for the 25th‑anniversary of the reunion of the Old and New School Presbyterian Churches (Pittsburgh), including preface, minutes, and basis of reunion.
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Memorial of the First Presbyterian Church, Wilmington, N.C.: Seventy-Fifth Anniversary, 1817–1892
Memorial program for First Presbyterian Church (Wilmington, NC), commemorating its 75th anniversary (1817–1892). Contains church history, pastorates, Sunday-school sketches, hymns and sermons.
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A Book of Public Prayer, Compiled from the Authorized Formularies of Worship of the Presbyterian Church, as Prepared by the Reformers …
Introduction to a Presbyterian Book of Public Prayer tracing Reformed liturgies from Calvin and Knox. Explains purposes and prescribed forms for public worship and sacraments.
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Proceedings of the Semicentenary Celebration of the Presbyterian Board of Education
Proceedings of the 1869 semicentennial of the Presbyterian Board of Education, reviewing 50 years of ministerial and general Christian education, missions, funding, and church duty.
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Address to Christians Throughout the World by the Clergy of the Confederate States of America
1863 address by Confederate clergy defending secession and condemning the Northern invasion and Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation. They urge Christians worldwide to oppose the war and emancipation.
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