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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.

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Blessings of the Fig-Tree and Vine: A Thanksgiving Sermon

Frederick Thomas Brown ⬩ 1852

Thanksgiving sermon praising civil (fig-tree) and religious (vine) blessings. Argues the Gospel is the root of representative liberty and condemns slavery and the Fugitive Slave Law.

A Sermon on Church Music; Preached in Westminster Church, Sunday Morning, February 20, 1859

Frederick Thomas Brown ⬩ 1859

1859 sermon urging congregational singing as a duty in public worship. Choirs and instruments may assist but must not silence the people; praise through psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs.

The English Bible: A Thanksgiving Sermon Preached in Westminster Church, Cleveland

Frederick Thomas Brown ⬩ 1859

A Sermon, Giving Thanks for Union Victories: Preached in Bridge Street Presbyterian Church, Georgetown, D.C., August 6th, 1863

Frederick Thomas Brown ⬩ 1863

An Address Delivered in the Central Presbyterian Church, Chicago, July 4th, 1865

Frederick Thomas Brown ⬩ 1865

Frederick Thomas Brown, D.D.

Frederick Thomas Brown ⬩ 1893

1893 necrological report (Princeton Theological Seminary Alumni) summarizing obituaries and ministerial biographies of Presbyterian clergy, e.g., Wailes and Frederick T. Brown.

The New-Jersey Preacher

Isaac Van Arsdale Brown ⬩ 1813

Collection (1813) of plain, practical sermons by New Jersey ministers urging faith, holiness, and pastoral duty. Subjects include worship, affliction, repentance, and the Christian life.

Memoirs of the Rev. Robert Finley, D.D.

Isaac Van Arsdale Brown ⬩ 1819

Memoir of Rev. Robert Finley, D.D., Presbyterian pastor and Franklin College president, covering his ministry, educational reform, revival activity, and colonization advocacy.

Biography of the Rev. Robert Finley, D.D., of Basking Ridge, N.J.

Isaac Van Arsdale Brown ⬩ 1857

Biography of Rev. Robert Finley, D.D., covering his life, ministry, role in founding the American Colonization Society, and a history of the slave trade with notes on Liberia.

A Sermon, Preached at Freehold, Nov. 25, 1824, on the Death of the Rev. John Woodhull, D.D.

Isaac Van Arsdale Brown ⬩ 1825

Funeral sermon (Rev. 2:10) urging ministers to 'be faithful unto death.' Defines ministerial qualifications — piety, natural talents, and competent biblical learning.

A Historical Vindication of the Abrogation of the Plan of Union by the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America

Isaac Van Arsdale Brown ⬩ 1855

Defense of the Old-School Presbyterian reforms, vindicating the 1837 abrogation of the Plan of Union. Argues the Assembly acted to preserve doctrine and church order.

Slavery Irreconcilable With Christianity and Sound Reason: Or, An Anti-Slavery Argument

Isaac Van Arsdale Brown ⬩ 1858

1858 anti-slavery treatise arguing slavery contradicts Christianity and natural rights, refuting pro-slavery theological claims and appealing to conscience, liberty, and Scripture.

White Diamonds Better Than “Black Diamonds”; Slave States Impoverished by Slave Labor

Isaac Van Arsdale Brown ⬩ 1860

Isaac V. Brown (1860) argues slavery is irreconcilable with Christianity, analyzing human nature, conscience, and scripture, and contends slave labor impoverishes slave states.

Infinite Love and Endless Punishment, or, The Infinity of God’s Love: A Warrant for the Endless Punishment of Sin

Isaac Van Arsdale Brown ⬩ 1860

A Discourse Delivered in the Presbyterian Church, Washington, Pa., April 13, 1823, on the Occasion of His Resigning His Charge of That Congregation

Matthew Brown ⬩ 1823

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Blessings of the Fig-Tree and Vine: A Thanksgiving Sermon

A Sermon on Church Music; Preached in Westminster Church, Sunday Morning, February 20, 1859

The English Bible: A Thanksgiving Sermon Preached in Westminster Church, Cleveland

A Sermon, Giving Thanks for Union Victories: Preached in Bridge Street Presbyterian Church, Georgetown, D.C., August 6th, 1863

An Address Delivered in the Central Presbyterian Church, Chicago, July 4th, 1865

Frederick Thomas Brown, D.D.

The New-Jersey Preacher

Memoirs of the Rev. Robert Finley, D.D.

Biography of the Rev. Robert Finley, D.D., of Basking Ridge, N.J.

A Sermon, Preached at Freehold, Nov. 25, 1824, on the Death of the Rev. John Woodhull, D.D.

A Historical Vindication of the Abrogation of the Plan of Union by the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America

Slavery Irreconcilable With Christianity and Sound Reason: Or, An Anti-Slavery Argument

White Diamonds Better Than “Black Diamonds”; Slave States Impoverished by Slave Labor

Infinite Love and Endless Punishment, or, The Infinity of God’s Love: A Warrant for the Endless Punishment of Sin

A Discourse Delivered in the Presbyterian Church, Washington, Pa., April 13, 1823, on the Occasion of His Resigning His Charge of That Congregation

Charge to the Professor [J.J. Janeway], and Address to the Audience

The Dignity and Duties of the Ministry

February 13, 1808 Letter

Rev. George A. Baxter, D.D.

Musical Instruments and Their Homes

Confessional Intelligence

AI Response

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