Some Hints on Pastoral Visiting
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Examines the Adamic principle and three theories of human solidarity; offers practical guidance on pastoral visiting; and questions church festivals’ conformity with Scripture.
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.
Some Hints on Pastoral Visiting
The Old Evangelism
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Calls for a return to ‘old evangelism’—personal, Spirit-led soul-winning rooted in Scripture. Urges revival across church, pulpit, and individual practice with practical steps.
Personal Reminiscences of My Nashville Pastorate
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Rev. William M. Anderson recalls his nine-year pastorate at First Presbyterian, Nashville: ministry stats, major events (Student Volunteer Convention, evangelistic meetings), a near-fatal illness and gratitude.
Reflex Influence of Missions
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Argues that 19th-century missionary work revived and strengthened the church, serving as its most effective apologetic and fulfilling the church’s duty to evangelize the nations.
Our Hobbies
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Proceedings of the 28th Annual Convention of the National Brick Manufacturers’ Association (New Orleans, 1914): opening prayers, welcome addresses, toasts and humorous speeches on hospitality, hobbies, and marriage.
Protest Against the Action of the Assembly on Woman’s Position in the Church
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1916 General Assembly minutes addressing relations with the Federal Council and a protest opposing Assembly action on women’s role in the church, citing 1 Cor 14 and 1 Tim 2.
November 7, 1844 Letter (1844)
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Title page and an 1844 introductory letter recommending Robert L. Dabney to Union Seminary, endorsing him as a Christian, scholar, and candidate for the ministry.
The Life and Letters of Margaret Junkin Preston
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Biography of Margaret Junkin Preston, American poet; traces her Covenanter Presbyterian ancestry, childhood, family life, and rigorous education under her father.
Robert Cameron Allen
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Biographical sketches of Reformed Presbyterian ministers (1888–1930) with portraits, institutional and mission histories, and lists of congregations and missionaries. Includes ministerial records and accounts opposing evolution and materialism.
The State and the Kingdom
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Argues that religion grounds moral nature and that God ordains civil government to secure rights, justice, and public order; law should be taught publicly.
Civil Government: Harmony of Nature and Revelation
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Christian defense of civil government as divinely ordained to enforce the Moral Law (Decalogue). Urges submission to rulers (Rom.13) and grounds human rights in God's will.
Extracts from the Diary of W.Y. Allen, 1838–1839
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Diary extracts (1838–1839) of W. Y. Allen detailing his chaplaincy, preaching, and daily life in the Republic of Texas and early Texas church activity.
Patent Application and Patent for Typewriter Carriage Return
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Patent No. 695,779 (1902): Type-writer carriage-return mechanism using a spring motor clutched to an electric motor to rewind and control carriage return; details gears, clutch, and controls.
Patent Application and Patent for Typewriter Carriage Return
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Patent No. 788,012 (1905) detailing Neal L. Anderson's typewriter improvements: integrated carriage-return and platen-spacing, spring and electric motor drive, clutch, brake, and controller.
Patent Application and Patent for Typewriter Carriage Return
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1908 patent by Neal L. Anderson for a typewriter that locks key levers during mechanical carriage return to prevent stray characters; details clutch, pawls, motors, and margin stop.
Child Labor Legislation in the South
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1905 proceedings reviewing child labor in the U.S., focusing on Southern textile states. State-by-state survey of laws, enforcement, school attendance, and reform efforts.
A Woman’s Heart the Gateway of Christ to the Western World
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Essay on judgment (private and public; Heb.9:27, Eccles.12:7) and a sermon celebrating women's role in church and foreign missions, exemplified by Lydia (Acts 16).
Evolution as a Science and a Philosophy
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Distinguishes evolution as science vs. philosophy; defends Genesis 1:1, arguing Scripture teaches religion not scientific method, and cautions against dogmatic evolutionism.
Henry Alexander White: Christian Scholar by One Who Knew and Loved Him
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Memorial tribute to Henry A. White, Christian scholar and New Testament exegete, celebrated for modest, exact scholarship, teaching, authorship, and faithful service.
God’s World and Word: Addresses for To-Day
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Sermons defending Christian faith amid modern science and materialism, highlighting creation's wonders and miracles, calling for imagination, a new heart in Christ, and divine peace.
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