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.
A History of Jessamine County, Kentucky, From Its Earliest Settlement to 1898
County history of Jessamine County, Kentucky (to 1898): settlement, Revolutionary-era settlers, town and railroad development, and the county's social and economic growth.
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Our Cavalry
Collection of Confederate reminiscences celebrating cavalry valor and endurance—Stuart, Forrest, Morgan—listing contributors and recounting raids, battles, and hardships.
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History of the Battle of Blue Licks
A historical account of the 1782 Battle of Blue Licks by Bennett H. Young, detailing the engagement, casualties, and aftermath as a sequel to the Siege of Bryant's Station.
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Division of the Presbyterian Church in Kentucky
Covers Augustine’s Confessions and pastoral caution about teaching personal religion; then analyzes Kentucky Presbyterian divisions (1861–66) over General Assembly loyalty resolutions during the Civil War.
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The Ninth Year of Evangelistic Work in Kentucky
Two pieces on Presbyterian evangelism: Peyton H. Hoge urges outreach to the masses; Bennett H. Young reports nine years of successful evangelistic work in Kentucky, with strong funds, new churches and an active synodical committee.
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History and Texts of the Three Constitutions of Kentucky
Survey of Kentucky's three constitutions and the conventions that produced them, with texts, marginal notes of amendments, the 1890 convention act, and the U.S. Constitution.
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Lay Effort Among the Masses
A Centennial address urging lay effort in evangelism. Traces Reformation roots, the free Bible, and personal faith as vital to spreading the Gospel and strengthening the Church.
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The Massacre of St. Bartholomew
Account of the 1572 St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre: its causes, key figures, papal encouragement, and the violent suppression of French Protestants and wider persecution.
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Closing Address at the Meeting of the Presbytery of Steubenville, March 7, 1855
A closing address urging charity amid presbytery divisions. Differences are natural and can be constructive when expressed in a Christian spirit; ministers must cultivate presbyterial duties.
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The Armenian Church
Survey of the Armenian Church: history, doctrine, worship, superstitions, and missionary revival, with a vivid account of late-19th-century persecutions of Armenian Christians under Ottoman rule.
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Persian Women: A Sketch of Woman’s Life from the Cradle to the Grave, and Missionary Work Among Them, With Illustrations
Persian-born Presbyterian missionary sketches life of Persian women from cradle to grave—customs, marriage, polygamy—and urges Christian missions as their hope.
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The Inspired Theory of Prayer
Argues that effective prayer requires the Spirit’s intercession (Rom 8:26–27) because fallen believers lack the knowledge to pray in harmony with God’s providence.
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The Presbyterian Historical Society
Two essays: prophets defend Israel's covenant and anticipate Christ; plus a call for a full history of American Presbyterianism, affirming presbyterian polity as the primitive church order.
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The Kingdom of Christ
Essay on 'The Kingdom of Christ' arguing Christ's reign is a present, spiritual reality distinct from the earthly world; examines faith, visible/invisible realms, and Christ's authority.
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The Apostolic Benediction
Essay on the Apostolic Benediction tracing its Aaronic roots, liturgical use, and Trinitarian threefold form (grace, love, communion) with pastoral significance for public worship.
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Napoleon III. and the Papacy
Argues that natural science must acknowledge God or risk atheism. Examines the Papacy's decline in temporal power, crediting Napoleon III as an instrument of Providence.
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Directions for Family Worship
Critiques Barnes' emphasis on faith's intrinsic worth in justification and warns against making faith a work. Offers practical directions for family worship, child discipline, and infant baptism.
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