Archives
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.
1810 Annual Report of the New-York Bible Society
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A New-Year’s meditation on life’s transience and sin’s consequences. Annual report of the New-York Bible Society detailing Bible procurement, domestic and foreign distribution, and funds.
The Influence of Faith in Producing Holy Obedience
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Expository sermon on Hebrews 11:17 (Genesis 22): Abraham’s offering of Isaac illustrates that true, heartfelt obedience springs from faith—not mere reason—and justifies believers.
Wisdom Resulting from Numbering Our Days
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A sermon on Psalm 90:12 urging believers to number their days and apply their hearts to wisdom, living for God and eternity rather than worldly aims.
A Syllabus of Lectures on the Visions of the Revelation
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Amzi Armstrong’s 1815 introductory lectures on Revelation, outlining its history, subject and design and summarizing the book’s twelve visions of Christ’s providence and end-times.
February 20, 1815 Letter to William J. Armstrong (1815)
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Memoir and sermons including a father’s 1815 letter urging meek obedience, prayerful Scripture reading, and reliance on Christ as the foundation of assurance. Stresses faith, devotion, and Christian duty.
Amzi Armstrong, D.D.
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Biographical sketches of American clergymen Amzi Armstrong and Samuel Blatchford detailing their education, ministerial service, character, family, and deaths in the late 18th–early 19th century.
The Bible Verified
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Defense of the Bible’s canon, inspiration, and historic reliability against Higher Criticism. Argues via prophecy fulfillment, manuscript evidence, and archaeology.
January 25, 1802 Letter to Nathan Strong
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Account of the Kentucky and Cumberland revivals: large camp meetings, mass awakenings and conversions, deep devotional experience, and social moral renewal.
The Virginia Religious Magazine, Vol. 1, No. 1 [October 1804]
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Survey of religion in post‑revolutionary Europe: decline of atheistic philosophy, resurgence of Popery in France, and shifting church–state relations with growing toleration in Germany.
An Enquiry Into the Nature of Conscience
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Includes a brief biography of Dr. John Witherspoon and an essay, "An Enquiry into the Nature of Conscience," discussing conscience’s origin, use, and corruption.
The Virginia Religious Magazine, Vol. 1, No. 2 [March 1805]
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Survey of Protestant religion abroad (Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, Scandinavia). Critiques speculative philosophy’s harm to clergy and praises Dutch Presbyterian discipline and Calvinistic steadiness.
The Virginia Religious Magazine, Vol. 1, No. 3 [May 1805]
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Letters reflecting on the soul, death, and Christian consolation in affliction; meditations on immortality and a historical survey of rising infidelity after church corruption.
The Virginia Religious Magazine, Vol. 1, No. 4 [July 1805]
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Rev. David Rice’s 1805 epistle to Kentucky warns against deism and skeptical ‘enlightenment,’ defending Calvinist doctrines—election, original sin, atonement, regeneration, and the Trinity.
The Virginia Religious Magazine, Vol. 1, No. 5 [September 1805]
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Biographical sketches: Dr. John Witherspoon’s ministry, Princeton presidency, and public service; Rev. John Brown’s dying testimony celebrating sovereign grace and assurance.
The Virginia Religious Magazine, Vol. 1, No. 6 [November 1805]
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Rev. Kicherer recounts missionary labors among the Hottentots: initial resistance, cultural encounters, conversions, Lord’s Supper, dangers, and providential deliverance.
The Virginia Religious Magazine, Vol. 2, No. 1 [January 1806]
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Preface defends continuing The Virginia Religious Magazine to inform the visible church, spread doctrine, and support missions. Also includes a biography of Rev. John Blair Smith: education, ministry, and failing health.
The Virginia Religious Magazine, Vol. 2, No. 2 [March 1806]
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Biography of Rev. Dr. George Duffield—Calvinist minister celebrated for zeal, scholarship, benevolence, and church-planting. Followed by a missionary narrative among the Hottentots.
The Virginia Religious Magazine, Vol. 2, No. 3 [May 1806]
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Biographical sketches of Jonathan Edwards (Yale, Northampton pastor, Stockbridge retirement, Princeton death) and Justin Martyr (philosopher turned Christian apologist and martyr).
The Virginia Religious Magazine, Vol. 2, No. 4 [July 1806]
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Concludes the Life of Justin Martyr: his defense, trial and martyrdom, apologetic writings, teaching on Sunday worship, the resurrection, intermediate state and millennium.
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