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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 Virginia Religious Magazine, Vol. 2, No. 5 [September 1806]

Archibald Alexander, D.D., LL.D. ⬩ 1806

Biography of Martin Luther: his early life, monastic conversion, study of Scripture (Romans, Galatians), articulation of justification by faith, and his 1517 protest against indulgences.

The Virginia Religious Magazine, Vol 2, No. 6 [November 1806]

Archibald Alexander, D.D., LL.D. ⬩ 1806

Biography of Rev. William Tennent: Irish‑born Presbyterian who founded the Log College, trained early American ministers, and miraculously recovered from a near‑death illness.

The Virginia Religious Magazine, Vol. 3, No. 1 [January-February 1807]

Archibald Alexander, D.D., LL.D. ⬩ 1807

Biography of Rev. William Tennent recounting a visionary near-death experience, his ordination, pastoral fidelity, family life, and zealous preaching ministry.

The Virginia Religious Magazine, Vol. 3, No. 2 [March-April 1807]

Archibald Alexander, D.D., LL.D. ⬩ 1807

Life of Rev. William Tennent: his cheerful piety, steadfast resignation to God’s providence amid family tragedies, fervent prayer, and devoted pastoral ministry.

The Virginia Religious Magazine, Vol. 3, No. 3 [May-June 1807]

Archibald Alexander, D.D., LL.D. ⬩ 1807

Biography of George Whitefield recounting his zealous 18th-century evangelical ministry: open-air preaching to multitudes, transatlantic missions, and work for Georgia orphans.

The Virginia Religious Magazine, Vol. 3, No. 4 [July-August 1807]

Archibald Alexander, D.D., LL.D. ⬩ 1807

Concise biography of Ezra Stiles (1727–1795): Yale scholar, minister, and president noted for vast learning, pastoral devotion, struggles with doubt, and steadfast hope at death.

The Virginia Religious Magazine, Vol. 3, No. 5 [September-October 1807]

Archibald Alexander, D.D., LL.D. ⬩ 1807

Memoir of Samuel Davies (1724–1761): his pious upbringing, conversion, zealous evangelical ministry in Virginia, presidency of the College of New Jersey, and premature death.

The Virginia Religious Magazine, Vol. 3, No. 6 [November-December 1807]

Archibald Alexander, D.D., LL.D. ⬩ 1807

Sermon urging ministers to faithfulness in preaching: prepare by prayer and diligent study, preach Scripture faithfully, resist flattery and excessive systematizing, and learn original languages.

A Sermon Delivered at the Opening of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States

Archibald Alexander, D.D., LL.D. ⬩ 1808

Sermon urging believers to seek gifts that edify the church, uphold truth with Christ as the cornerstone, and resist errors of rationalism and enthusiasm.

A Discourse Occasioned by the Burning of the Theatre in the City of Richmond, Virginia, on the Twenty-Sixth of December, 1811

Archibald Alexander, D.D., LL.D. ⬩ 1812

Funeral sermon (Jan 1812) on Richmond’s Dec 26, 1811 fire. Alexander urges sympathetic mourning, depicts widespread communal grief, and calls for religious consolation.

An Inaugural Discourse at Princeton Theological Seminary

Archibald Alexander, D.D., LL.D. ⬩ 1812

Samuel Miller’s 1812 inaugural sermon urging the Presbyterian Church to provide an able, pious, learned, and diligent ministry, outlining required qualities and means to secure it.

A Missionary Sermon

Archibald Alexander, D.D., LL.D. ⬩ 1814

Archibald Alexander’s 1814 missionary sermon argues Christ’s commission (Mark 16; Matt 28) obliges ministers and churches to evangelize the nations and support foreign missions.

Review of James Murdock on the Nature of the Atonement

Archibald Alexander, D.D., LL.D. ⬩ 1824

Examines the Shorter Catechism and reviews Dr. James Murdock’s 1823 sermon on the nature of the atonement (Rom. 3:25–26), critiquing German theological influence and cautioning students.

A Brief Outline of the Evidences of the Christian Religion

Archibald Alexander, D.D., LL.D. ⬩ 1825

Archibald Alexander argues for the right use of reason in religion, defending Christianity by evidences—miracles, prophecy, and the Bible’s internal testimony.

A Sermon, Preached in the Chapel of Nassau Hall

Archibald Alexander, D.D., LL.D. ⬩ 1826

Archibald Alexander’s 1826 chapel sermon (Psalm 119:9) urges college young men to seek moral purity amid strong passions and temptations. The way: take heed to God’s Word.

The Canon of the Old and New Testaments Ascertained

Archibald Alexander, D.D., LL.D. ⬩ 1826

A condensed treatise on the Canon of Scripture arguing the Bible’s completeness without the Apocrypha or unwritten traditions, surveying patristic testimony and catalogues.

“Wilberforce Letter”

Archibald Alexander, D.D., LL.D. ⬩ 1827

An Address, Adapted to the Monthly Concert for Prayer (May 1828)

Archibald Alexander, D.D., LL.D. ⬩ 1828

Intro to The Home Missionary calling for a national periodical to support domestic missions. An address urging united monthly prayer for missionaries and the conversion of the world.

The Importance of Salvation

Archibald Alexander, D.D., LL.D. ⬩ 1828

Urgent exhortation to secure salvation now, warning of eternal punishment and the final judgment. Calls for repentance, faith in Christ, and immediate reliance on the gospel.

Introductory Essay on the Nature of Vital Piety to Dr. Waterbury’s Advice to a Young Christian

Archibald Alexander, D.D., LL.D. ⬩ 1829

Letters and an introductory essay urging young Christians to pursue vital piety: regeneration by the Spirit, Scripture-fed sanctification, prayer, and practical holiness.

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