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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 General Presbyterian Council

William Swan Plumer Bryan ⬩ 1892

Reviews Gerhart's theological principle and evaluates the Alliance of Reformed Churches (General Presbyterian Council), its advisory role, confessional basis, and tensions over unity.

The Trial of Professor Smith

William Swan Plumer Bryan, Gorham Dummer Abbott ⬩ 1893

Examines how thought and language bear on the doctrine of inspiration and recounts Professor H. P. Smith's 1892 trial over biblical criticism, inerrancy, and church procedure.

Some Recent Contributions to the Philosophy of Religion

William Swan Plumer Bryan ⬩ 1896

Links the Tower of Babel to divine judgment and reviews recent philosophy of religion—Kidd's social-evolution thesis and Balfour's critique of naturalism and belief.

Prayer and the Healing of Disease

William Swan Plumer Bryan ⬩ 1896

Argues God hears prayers for physical healing, often working through natural means; warns health isn't the highest blessing and critiques modern claims of supernatural healing.

The Celebration of the Two Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of the Adoption of the Westminster Standards, and the Inauguration of the Rev. J. Ross Stevenson

McCormick Theological Seminary, Joseph Ross Stevenson, William Swan Plumer Bryan ⬩ 1898

The Influence of the Scotch-Irish People Upon the Formation of the Government of the United States

John Henry Bryson ⬩ 1891

Two essays: one critiques modern attacks on authority in revelation and morals; the other traces Scotch‑Irish (Calvinist/Presbyterian) influence on America's founding.

The Ruler’s Question

John Henry Bryson ⬩ 1896

Sermon on matthew 19: the rich young ruler shows moral goodness isn't enough; true discipleship requires supreme love for God, self-denial, following Christ, and faith.

A Faithful Narrative of the Remarkable Revival of Religion: In the Congregation of Easthampton, on Long Island in the year of Our Lord, 1764

Samuel Buell ⬩ 1808

Account of the 18th‑century revival in Easthampton, Long Island, with biographical sketches of Rev. Samuel Buell. Describes conversions, spiritual awakening, and pastoral labors.

Samuel Buell, D.D.

Samuel Buell ⬩ 1858

Sketch of Samuel Buell (1716–1798), Yale‑educated Presbyterian evangelist whose fervent preaching produced several revivals; long‑time pastor at East Hampton and founder of Clinton Academy.

On the Doctrine of a Particular Providence

Arthur Buist ⬩ 1824

1824 collection of Southern sermons. Excerpt centers on a sermon defending the doctrine of particular providence (Ps. 97:1), arguing for God's active, ongoing governance.

Edward Tonge Buist, D.D.

Edward Tonge Buist ⬩ 1878

Necrological report (Princeton Theological Seminary, 1878) presenting obituaries and biographical sketches of deceased alumni ministers, including Dr. Smith, Edward T. Buist, and James Harrison.

Sermons, Vol. 1

George Buist ⬩ 1809

Posthumous volume of Rev. George Buist's sermons on Christ's truth, atonement, repentance, death and affliction, with a biographical sketch.

Sermons, Vol. 2

George Buist ⬩ 1809

Sermons by Rev. George Buist on Christ's unparalleled teaching, pastoral care, the Lord's Supper, and Christian virtues. Expositions include John 7, Matthew 13 and Luke 22.

A Discourse, Delivered, September 25, 1804, at the Funeral of the Reverend James Malcomson

George Buist ⬩ 1804

A Discourse Occasioned by the Death of Brigadier-General John M’Pherson

George Buist ⬩ 1807

George Buist, D.D.

George Buist ⬩ 1858

Commemorative biographical sketches of notable American clergymen, chiefly Presbyterian. Includes accounts of their lives, ministries, and influence from early settlement to 1855.

Wars and Rumors of Wars: A Sermon Preached at the Union Church in Groton, Mass., on Sunday, April 21st, 1861

Edwin Adolphus Bulkley ⬩ 1861

April 21, 1861 sermon urging Christians at the outbreak of war to quell vengeance, trust God's providence, endure sacrifice, and pray for soldiers and the nation's good.

The Uncrowned Nation: A Discourse of the Death of Abraham Lincoln, Sixteenth President of the United States, Preached … April 19, 1865

Edwin Adolphus Bulkley ⬩ 1865

Commemorative sermon (Apr 19, 1865) mourning Lincoln's assassination; praises his integrity, leadership, Christian piety, and urges prayerful guidance for the nation.

The Stanwood Family: Or, The History of the American Tract Society

Anne Tuttle Jones Bullard ⬩ 1830

An 1830 sketch of the American Tract Society: its origin, publishing and cheap distribution of religious tracts, growth, and their influence in evangelism and missions.

Little Aimee, the Persecuted Child; to Which Is Added The Frightful Story

Anne Tuttle Jones Bullard ⬩ 1833

A French ex-curé recalls parish life and his conversion to Protestantism, critiques papal authority and the Council of Trent, and recounts moral decline at a girls' seminary.

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