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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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An Outline History of the Presbyterian Church in West or South Jersey, from 1700 to 1865

1865 discourse outlining the history of the Presbyterian Church in West (South) Jersey, 1700–1865, surveying five periods, early congregations, revivals, and presbytery development.

Allen Henry Brown ⬩ 1869

The Character and Employments of the Early Settlers on the Sea-Coast New Jersey

Report on early New Jersey seacoast settlers: origins, Quaker influence, county histories, transport links, and common employments.

Allen Henry Brown ⬩ 1880

Historical Sketch of the Synod of New Jersey, for the Quarter of a Century, from 1861 to 1886

1886 historical sketch of the Synod of New Jersey (1861–1886), recounting presbyteries, church growth and African missions (Corisco/Gaboon), with biblical reflections.

Allen Henry Brown ⬩ 1888

An Address on the Presbyterian Church in South Jersey, Its Origin and Progress

Address tracing the origin and progress of the Presbyterian Church in South Jersey, noting colonial-era missionaries, Revolutionary setbacks, 1820 revival, and subsequent growth.

Allen Henry Brown ⬩ 1888

History and Directory of the First Presbyterian Church, Corner of Adler and Tenth streets, Portland, Oregon

History and directory of First Presbyterian Church, Portland (founded 1854). Documents organization, pastors, missions, property purchases, and building projects through 1886.

Arthur Judson Brown ⬩ 1889

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

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.

Frederick Thomas Brown ⬩ 1852

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

Frederick Thomas Brown ⬩ 1859

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.

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

Frederick Thomas Brown ⬩ 1893

The New-Jersey Preacher

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.

Isaac Van Arsdale Brown ⬩ 1813

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

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

Isaac Van Arsdale Brown ⬩ 1819

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

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.

Isaac Van Arsdale Brown ⬩ 1857

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

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

Isaac Van Arsdale Brown ⬩ 1825

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

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.

Isaac Van Arsdale Brown ⬩ 1855

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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