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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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Reformation Principles Exhibited, by the Reformed Presbyterian Church in the United States of America (1806)

A Reformed Presbyterian historical statement presenting the church as a visible covenant society, explaining covenant theology, church history, and the denomination’s Testimony.

Alexander McLeod ⬩ 1807

The Constitution, Character, and Duties, of the Gospel Ministry

Ordination sermon on the divine constitution, character, and duties of the gospel ministry. Affirms its perpetuity, pastoral charge, and covenant provision.

Alexander McLeod ⬩ 1808

The Doctrine of the Atonement

Alexander McLeod ⬩ 1810

The Larger Catechism

The Westminster Larger Catechism (1813) systematically expounds Reformed doctrine—Scripture, God’s nature, the Trinity, decrees, and election—with proof texts. A catechetical standard for Presbyterian churches.

Alexander McLeod ⬩ 1813

Lectures Upon the Principal Prophecies of the Revelation

Alexander McLeod ⬩ 1814

Recommendation to Thomas Halyburton, The Great Concern of Salvation

Preface to The Great Concern of Salvation: outlines three parts—man’s sinful state, recovery by faith in Christ, and duties of personal and family religion.

Alexander McLeod ⬩ 1814

A Scriptural View of the Character, Causes, and Ends of the Present War

Alexander M’Leod defends ministers’ right to address political questions and the War of 1812 from the pulpit, arguing Scripture warrants public engagement and prayer for the nation.

Alexander McLeod ⬩ 1815

The Life and Power of True Godliness

Alexander McLeod ⬩ 1816

Review of a Defense of Hopkinsianism in the Presbyterian Church

Translation of Lampe on the Holy Spirit and a review criticizing Matthew La Rue Perrine’s Letters, debating Calvinism, atonement, election, and the Hopkinsian New Divinity.

Alexander McLeod ⬩ 1817

Review of Gardiner Spring on Election

Review criticizing Gardiner Spring’s sermon for inconsistent views on election and atonement (universal vs particular) and urging clearer, more scriptural theological exposition.

Alexander McLeod ⬩ 1817

Review of the Episcopal Controversy

1817 Evangelical review: analysis of “heavens” (genesis 1), critique of episcopal vs. presbyterian claims about ordination and the visible church, with pieces on prayer and lament.

Alexander McLeod ⬩ 1817

Review of Thomas Chalmers on Astronomy

Argues the Sabbath is a moral, perpetual duty grounded in God’s will and nature; defends Christianity against the claim that the vastness of creation undermines Christ’s unique redemption.

Alexander McLeod ⬩ 1817

Review of Two Pamphlets Related to the Hopkinsian Controversy

Explores the nature and necessity of Christian prayer. Reviews the 1817 New York Presbyterian controversy over Hopkinsian (New Divinity) theology and resulting schism.

Alexander McLeod ⬩ 1817

The Divinity of the Saviour Proved from the Nature of the Mediatorial Office

Affirms God’s sovereign ways of answering prayer and defends Christ’s divinity from his mediatorial, atoning work—only a divine Savior could defeat sin, death, and rule all.

Alexander McLeod ⬩ 1817

Brief Statement of the Evidences and Uses of Divine Revelation

Sketch of Scottish Reformer John Winram—an Augustine sub-prior who cautiously promoted Protestantism and endowed St. Leonard’s College. Followed by apologetic arguments for Scripture’s divine authority.

Alexander McLeod ⬩ 1818

Review of Two Sermons by Thomas Chalmers

Contains a brief memoir of Mrs. Margaret Livingston and reviews of Thomas Chalmers’ sermons. Discusses biographical remembrance, funeral discourse, and the church’s civic role.

Alexander McLeod ⬩ 1818

Some Considerations Explanatory of the Promise of Long Life in the Fifth Commandment of the Decalogue

Argues the Holy Spirit is a distinct person of the Trinity (Matt. 28:19). Examines the fifth commandment’s promise of long life as a national blessing tied to domestic piety.

Alexander McLeod ⬩ 1818

The Scriptures the Supreme Judge of Religious Controversy

Biographical sketch of Reformer John Spottiswood and an essay asserting the Bible as the supreme judge in religious disputes, defending Scripture’s sufficiency and infant baptism.

Alexander McLeod ⬩ 1818

Man a Religious as Well as a Rational Creature

Memoir of Scottish reformer John Willock recounts Protestant movements near Perth. Essay argues man is naturally religious; conscience and creation reveal God and point to final judgment.

Alexander McLeod ⬩ 1819

Constitution of the American Colonization Society (1816)

July 1820 African Intelligencer: geography and languages of Africa, reports on the slave trade and U.S. anti‑slave-trade law, and the American Colonization Society’s constitution.

Alexander McLeod ⬩ 1820

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Reformation Principles Exhibited, by the Reformed Presbyterian Church in the United States of America (1806)

The Constitution, Character, and Duties, of the Gospel Ministry

The Doctrine of the Atonement

The Larger Catechism

Lectures Upon the Principal Prophecies of the Revelation

Recommendation to Thomas Halyburton, The Great Concern of Salvation

A Scriptural View of the Character, Causes, and Ends of the Present War

The Life and Power of True Godliness

Review of a Defense of Hopkinsianism in the Presbyterian Church

Review of Gardiner Spring on Election

Review of the Episcopal Controversy

Review of Thomas Chalmers on Astronomy

Review of Two Pamphlets Related to the Hopkinsian Controversy

The Divinity of the Saviour Proved from the Nature of the Mediatorial Office

Brief Statement of the Evidences and Uses of Divine Revelation

Review of Two Sermons by Thomas Chalmers

Some Considerations Explanatory of the Promise of Long Life in the Fifth Commandment of the Decalogue

The Scriptures the Supreme Judge of Religious Controversy

Man a Religious as Well as a Rational Creature

Constitution of the American Colonization Society (1816)

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