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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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Relations of Science to the Bible

Argues that true science and the Bible need not conflict; cautions against mistaking scientific hypotheses (e.g., evolution) for disproof of Scripture and urges careful hermeneutics.
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The First Battle: A Story of the Campaign of 1896

William J. Bryan's account of the 1896 campaign: speeches, travels, and the rise of the silver (bimetallism) movement, with conventions, platforms, biographies, and election returns.
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The General Presbyterian Council

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

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.
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Prayer and the Healing of Disease

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.
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The Ruler’s Question

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.
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Samuel Buell, D.D.

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.
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On the Doctrine of a Particular Providence

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.
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Edward Tonge Buist, D.D.

Necrological report (Princeton Theological Seminary, 1878) presenting obituaries and biographical sketches of deceased alumni ministers, including Dr. Smith, Edward T. Buist, and James Harrison.
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Sermons, Vol. 1

Posthumous volume of Rev. George Buist's sermons on Christ's truth, atonement, repentance, death and affliction, with a biographical sketch.
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Sermons, Vol. 2

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.
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