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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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The Whigs of Scotland: Or, The Last of the Stuarts: An Historical Romance of the Scottish Persecution, Vol. 2

William Craig Brownlee ⬩ 1833

Historical romance set in persecuted Scotland; Whig youths and Covenanters resist court tyranny, prelacy, and religious oppression.

Letters in the Roman Catholic Controversy

William Craig Brownlee ⬩ 1834

1834 polemic arguing Roman Catholicism departs from Scripture, threatens civil liberty by uniting church and state, and perpetuates papal despotism and superstition.

Popery: An Enemy to Civil and Religious Liberty, and Dangerous to Our Republic

William Craig Brownlee ⬩ 1836

1836 anti-Catholic tract arguing that Roman Catholicism is a foreign, tyrannical threat to civil and religious liberty, endangering the U.S. republic.

An Earnest Appeal to Christians on the Duty of Making Efforts and Sacrifices for the Conversion of the World

William Craig Brownlee ⬩ 1836

An 1836 appeal urging Christians to pray, give, and labor for the world's conversion through missions, revival, and sacrifice. Emphasizes urgent action, organized prayer, and missionary support.

Lights and Shadows of Christian Life: Designed for the Instruction of the Young

William Craig Brownlee ⬩ 1837

A collection of short narratives for youth urging conversion and Christian piety. It counters modern infidelity with apologetic arguments and stories of grace and repentance.

The Christian Father at Home: Or, A Manual of Parental Instruction

William Craig Brownlee ⬩ 1837

Manual for parents on doctrinal instruction of children: necessity of salvation and the way of salvation. Covers original sin, Adam's headship, Christ's substitution and sanctification.

The Christian Youth’s Book and Manual for Young Communicants

William Craig Brownlee ⬩ 1839

19th-century catechetical manual for young communicants presenting systematic gospel doctrines with questions, meditations, and prayers. Includes doctrinal and devotional guidance on the Lord's Supper.

The Roman Catholic Religion Viewed in the Light of Prophecy and History

William Craig Brownlee ⬩ 1843

1843 oration arguing Roman Catholicism fulfills prophetic Antichrist imagery, tracing its historical rise and predicting its final downfall and Christ's millennial triumph.

Introduction to Luigi Giustiniani, Papal Rome as It Is

William Craig Brownlee ⬩ 1843

Former Roman Catholic priest Giustinianian recounts his conversion and exposes Roman Catholic doctrines and practices—Mass, papal claims, saints, Jesuits—urging readers to search Scripture.

History of the Dutch Reformed Church

William Craig Brownlee ⬩ 1849

History of the Dutch Reformed Church in early America: its origins, close ties and dependence on the Classis of Amsterdam, disputes over ordination/government, and the move toward local autonomy.

Narrative of the Battles of Drumclog, and Bothwell Bridge

William Craig Brownlee ⬩ 1850

Firsthand narrative of the Covenanters' Battle of Drumclog (1679), recounting worship on the heath, confrontation with Claverhouse, fierce combat, and religious persecution.

Secret Instructions of the Jesuits

William Craig Brownlee ⬩ 1857

19th-century Protestant polemic giving a historical sketch that denounces the Jesuit order as deceitful, tyrannical, and subversive of liberty, education, and religion.

Saint Patrick and the Western Apostolic Churches: Or, The Religion of the Ancient Britains and Irish, not Roman Catholic

William Craig Brownlee ⬩ 1857

Asserts St. Patrick and the ancient Irish Church were apostolic, not Roman Catholic; recounts his missionary labors, conversions and disputes with pagan magi. Also treats the Waldenses and Albigenses.

The Doctrinal Decrees and Canons of the Council of Trent

William Craig Brownlee ⬩ 1857

Translation and preface to the Council of Trent's doctrinal decrees (1564). A strongly Protestant critique of Trent's canon, Vulgate, doctrines, and persecution of Reformers.

Memorial of the Rev. William C. Brownlee

William Craig Brownlee ⬩ 1860

Proceedings and memorial addresses for Rev. William C. Brownlee (d.1860), honoring his faithful ministry, committed preaching of the gospel, and reflecting on providence and death.

An Address to the Students of the Western Theological Seminary

James Irwin Brownson, Sr. ⬩ 1855

Address of Rev. Dr. Brownson at the Inauguration of Rev. George P. Hays as President of Washington and Jefferson College

James Irwin Brownson, Sr. ⬩ 1870

1870 inaugural address of Rev. George P. Hays at Washington & Jefferson College advocating consolidation, balanced classical and scientific curricula, and a Christian college ethos.

An Address Commemorative of the Life and Character of the Rev. David Elliot, D.D., LL.D. Professor in the Western Theological Seminary at Allegheny, Penn.

James Irwin Brownson, Sr. ⬩ 1874

Commemorative address (1874) by James I. Brownson honoring Rev. David Elliott (1787–1874), recounting his conversion, education, pastoral work, and long seminary service in Pennsylvania.

Dr. Brownson’s Address at the Centennial Celebration of the Planting of the Presbyterian Church, of Mountpleasant, Penna., October 9th, A.D. 1874

James Irwin Brownson, Sr. ⬩ 1874

Centennial history of Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church (1774–1874), recounting frontier church planting, early ministers, formation of Redstone Presbytery, revivals and growth.

Sermons, Addresses and Proceedings Connected with the Completion of the Twenty-fifth Year of the Pastorate of Rev. James I. Brownson, D.D.

James Irwin Brownson, Sr. ⬩ 1874

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Archives

The Whigs of Scotland: Or, The Last of the Stuarts: An Historical Romance of the Scottish Persecution, Vol. 2

Letters in the Roman Catholic Controversy

Popery: An Enemy to Civil and Religious Liberty, and Dangerous to Our Republic

An Earnest Appeal to Christians on the Duty of Making Efforts and Sacrifices for the Conversion of the World

Lights and Shadows of Christian Life: Designed for the Instruction of the Young

The Christian Father at Home: Or, A Manual of Parental Instruction

The Christian Youth’s Book and Manual for Young Communicants

The Roman Catholic Religion Viewed in the Light of Prophecy and History

Introduction to Luigi Giustiniani, Papal Rome as It Is

History of the Dutch Reformed Church

Narrative of the Battles of Drumclog, and Bothwell Bridge

Secret Instructions of the Jesuits

Saint Patrick and the Western Apostolic Churches: Or, The Religion of the Ancient Britains and Irish, not Roman Catholic

The Doctrinal Decrees and Canons of the Council of Trent

Memorial of the Rev. William C. Brownlee

An Address to the Students of the Western Theological Seminary

Address of Rev. Dr. Brownson at the Inauguration of Rev. George P. Hays as President of Washington and Jefferson College

An Address Commemorative of the Life and Character of the Rev. David Elliot, D.D., LL.D. Professor in the Western Theological Seminary at Allegheny, Penn.

Dr. Brownson’s Address at the Centennial Celebration of the Planting of the Presbyterian Church, of Mountpleasant, Penna., October 9th, A.D. 1874

Sermons, Addresses and Proceedings Connected with the Completion of the Twenty-fifth Year of the Pastorate of Rev. James I. Brownson, D.D.

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