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 Great Deliverance and the New Career: An Oration Delivered Before the Phi Beta Kappa Society of Union College at Schenectady, N.Y., on the 25th July, 1865
Oration on America's deliverance from rebellion (Civil War), urging righteous reconstruction—mercy, justice, and vigilance to secure liberty and prevent future insurrection.
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Robert J. Breckinridge
Sketch of Robert J. Breckinridge: Presbyterian minister, seminary founder and professor, polemicist on theology and slavery, active in missions and Unionist public discourse.
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Robert Jefferson Breckinridge, D.D., LL.D.
Encyclopedia entry on the Presbyterian Church in the U.S., featuring a biographical sketch of Robert J. Breckinridge—his ministry, theological leadership, Old School role, and abolitionist stance.
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Ruling Elders
Proceedings from the Second General Council of the Presbyterian Alliance presenting a paper on the office of ruling elders, tracing their biblical warrant and synagogue precedent.
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Samuel M. Breckinridge, LL.D.
Entry from the Presbyterian Encyclopedia (1884) with biographical sketches of ministers (e.g., Breckinridge) and historical details of the U.S. Presbyterian Church.
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Calvinism and Religious Liberty
Argues Calvinism—God's sovereign predestination—grounds true liberty and advances free institutions. Claims Church and State must conform to the unchanging divine law.
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Sermon on Isaiah 40:1
Sermon on Isaiah 40:1 highlighting God's abundant grace and enduring covenant. Surveys Christians' sorrows—conviction, sin, sympathy, affliction—and their consolation in Christ.
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Submission to the Will of God: A Fast Day Sermon, Delivered in the First Presbyterian Church, Louisville, on Friday, May 14th, 1841
An 1841 fast-day sermon urging patient submission to God's will after President Harrison's death. Uses John 18:11 and Psalms to call for national fasting, prayer, and trust in providence.
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Speech of Rev. W.L. Breckinridge, Delivered in the First Presbyterian Church, on Tuesday Evening, June 1
Exegetical notes on John 12 and 16 regarding judgment and the 'prince of this world', followed by Rev. W. L. Breckinridge's 1841 public defense addressing ministerial conduct, fellowship, and liberty of conscience.
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A Discourse on Usury, Delivered in the First Presbyterian Church, Louisville, KY., Oct. 30, 1842
1842 sermon condemning usury as immoral and contrary to Scripture. Breckinridge surveys Old and New Testament law and urges Christian charity over extortion.
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The New Test of Christian Character Tested, or, The Bible Doctrine of Temperance
Critique of the 'total abstinence' temperance movement; defends open discussion, warns against making abstinence a new test for communion, and urges biblical balance.
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Speech of Rev. Dr. William L. Breckinridge: Case of Rev. Dr. S.B. McPheeters
1864 Central Presbyterian urging churches to record members who served in the war; includes Henry M. Robinson's biography. Rev. W.L. Breckinridge defends Dr. McPheeters on loyalty and church discipline.
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A Christian College: Its Instruction and Its Government. The Inaugural Address of Rev. Dr. William L. Breckinridge, President of Centre College
Inaugural address asserting Centre College as a Christian institution devoted to religious instruction, Gospel preaching, and training ministers—integrating faith and scholarship under God's providence.
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William Lewis Breckinridge, D.D., LL.D.
Encyclopedic biographical entries on American Presbyterian ministers (e.g., Breckinridge, Breed), church institutions and history; includes a quotation from Psalm 48.
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Man Responsible for His Belief
Argues that belief is morally obligatory; faith is commanded by Scripture. Defends individual accountability for religious creeds against contemporary infidelity.
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