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

Discusses duties of theological professors and seminaries in defending and propagating the Gospel, stressing ministerial formation, evangelical doctrine, and Christian education.

Matthew Brown ⬩ 1858

The Dignity and Duties of the Ministry

Affirms the high dignity and societal and eternal importance of the Christian ministry. Urges ministers to pursue cultivated learning and fervent, exemplary piety.

Matthew Brown ⬩ 1834

February 13, 1808 Letter

Recollections of Rev. John McElhenney detailing his 1808 missionary journey through Greenbrier and early Presbyterian labors. Includes a preserved letter of introduction.

Samuel Brown ⬩ 1893

Rev. George A. Baxter, D.D.

Memorial tributes celebrate Rev. George A. Baxter's piety and ministry. A vivid 1822 revival communion at Strickler's Gap depicts his stirring preaching and its powerful effect.

William Brown ⬩ 1892

Musical Instruments and Their Homes

1888 catalog with 266 detailed drawings and descriptions of Mrs. J. Crosby Brown's worldwide musical-instrument collection, plus essays on the music and instruments of non-European peoples.

William Adams Brown ⬩ 1888

Christ the Vitalizing Principle of Christian Theology: An Address Delivered Upon the Occasion of the Inauguration as Roosevelt Professor of Systematic Theology

Inaugural address (1898) by W. A. Brown stressing the seminary's mission to form preaching ministers: personal holiness and pastoral formation over mere scholarship.

William Adams Brown ⬩ 1898

Past Made Present: The First Fifty Years of the First Presbyterian Church … of Beloit, Wisconsin, and a History of Presbyterianism in Our State

Illustrated semi-centennial history of the First Presbyterian Church, Beloit, and Presbyterianism in Wisconsin to 1900, with biographies, church life, societies, and wartime record.

William Fiske Brown ⬩ 1900

Review of Samuel Bayard’s Letters on the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper

Review of the Lord’s Supper: its original simplicity, Reformed/Presbyterian practice, and a critique of later additions (altars, withholding the cup, extended preparatory and thanksgiving services).

James Waddel Alexander, Sr. ⬩ 1840

Calvin’s Doctrine of the Lord’s Supper

Analyzes Calvin’s doctrine of the Lord’s Supper, affirming a real spiritual communion with Christ in the sacrament and refuting transubstantiation and consubstantiation.

John Bailey Adger, D.D. ⬩ 1885

Reply to Professor Tayler Lewis’ Review of Rev. Henry J. Van Dyke’s Sermon on Biblical Slavery

1861 reply by J. Holmes Agnew critiquing defenses of American slavery; examines biblical texts, contrasts patriarchal servitude with modern ownership, and disputes Lewis’s exegesis.

John Holmes Agnew, D.D., LL.D. ⬩ 1861

Introduction to Samuel Bayard’s Letters on the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper

A series of letters defending and explaining the Lord’s Supper, addressing scruples, qualifications, duties before and after communion, and its spiritual benefits.

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1822

Introductory Letter to Bonar’s Memoir and Remains of the Rev. Robert Murray M’Cheyne

Memoir of Rev. Robert Murray McCheyne, Scottish Presbyterian minister, highlighting his eminent piety, pastoral zeal, and influence in revival; urged as a model for pastors.

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1844

Dr. Sprague’s Reply to Professor Stuart’s Letter

Dr. Sprague replies to Prof. Stuart defending the use of fermented wine at the Lord’s Supper, arguing from Scripture, temple practice, and early church example.

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1835

The Story of the Andrews Raid: Or, The Most Daring Enterprise of the Civil War Told in Poetry

A narrative poem by Rev. John F. Bair recounting Andrews' Raid (1862), honoring the daring Union raiders, their capture, escapes, and sacrifices.

John Franklin Bair ⬩ 1898

God’s Love Story: Or, The Gospel According to St. Ruth. Together With and Exposition of the Lord’s Prayer, and Other Sermons

George O. Barnes preaches on Ruth 1 as a 'love story', urging trust in God's providence. He calls Jesus to be head of the household and to provide our daily bread.

George Owen Barnes ⬩ 1883

The Nation’s Crisis and the Christian’s Duty: A Sermon Preached in the Mercer Street Presbyterian Church, New York, May 12, 1861

Sermons urging Christians in the 1861 national crisis to trust God, uphold the Union, and resist secession and anarchy. 'Fear not; they that be with us are more...'

Robert Russell Booth ⬩ 1861

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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

Christ the Vitalizing Principle of Christian Theology: An Address Delivered Upon the Occasion of the Inauguration as Roosevelt Professor of Systematic Theology

Past Made Present: The First Fifty Years of the First Presbyterian Church … of Beloit, Wisconsin, and a History of Presbyterianism in Our State

Review of Samuel Bayard’s Letters on the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper

Calvin’s Doctrine of the Lord’s Supper

Reply to Professor Tayler Lewis’ Review of Rev. Henry J. Van Dyke’s Sermon on Biblical Slavery

Introduction to Samuel Bayard’s Letters on the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper

Introductory Letter to Bonar’s Memoir and Remains of the Rev. Robert Murray M’Cheyne

Dr. Sprague’s Reply to Professor Stuart’s Letter

The Story of the Andrews Raid: Or, The Most Daring Enterprise of the Civil War Told in Poetry

God’s Love Story: Or, The Gospel According to St. Ruth. Together With and Exposition of the Lord’s Prayer, and Other Sermons

Watts’ Northrup’s “Sovereignty of God”

Cocke’s Studies in John’s Epistles

The Lord’s Day, and the Labourer’s Right to Rest

Aonio Paleario and His Friends, With a Revised Edition of “The Benefits of Christ’s Death”

The Nation’s Crisis and the Christian’s Duty: A Sermon Preached in the Mercer Street Presbyterian Church, New York, May 12, 1861

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