Zachariah Johnston
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Biographical sketch of Zachariah Johnston, an uneducated Virginia farmer who became an eloquent, integrity-filled legislator and Christian patriot who backed the Constitution.
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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.
Zachariah Johnston
Address at the Laying of the Cornerstone of the Presbyterian Church in Southwark, Philadelphia, September 17th, 1849
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A lecture defending the American federal Union, tracing its European roots and colonial origins. It explains the Constitution’s balance of state and national powers and urges citizens to uphold it.
Biographical Sketches of the Founder and Principal Alumni of the Log College (1845)
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Biographical sketches of the Log College and early American Presbyterian ministers (Tennent, Blair, Finley, etc.), recounting revivals and the origin of the New Brunswick Presbytery.
Obituary: Archibald Alexander, D.D.
Reports on the Presbyterian Church’s missions, education, and publishing; includes an obituary honoring Princeton professor Archibald Alexander and urges stronger ministerial training.
Proceedings of the General Assembly of the Free Church of Scotland
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1851 Free Church Assembly: reports on the Sustentation Fund, missions, New College, scholarships, Sabbath observance, and debates on ministerial stipends.
The Canon of the Old and New Testaments Ascertained, or The Bible Complete without the Apocrypha and Unwritten Traditions (1826)
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Alexander defends the closed canon, contending the Old and New Testaments exclude the Apocrypha and unwritten traditions. He surveys patristic testimony and rules of canonicity.
Universalism False and Unscriptural
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1851 Presbyterian essay arguing against Universalism, contending Scripture and reason affirm eternal punishment and final judgment and warning moral dangers of universal salvation.
Counsels of the Aged to the Young (1833)
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Practical counsels from elders urging youth to form good principles, habits, and company; cherish reputation, economy, self-knowledge, and devotion.
Paucity of Candidates for the Holy Ministry (1840)
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Urges churches to pray for and raise candidates for the ministry rather than relying only on seminaries or funds. Calls for fasting, persistent prayer, and active cultivation of vocational leaders.
Recommendation to Thomas Boston, The Crook in the Lot
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Thomas Boston’s The Crook in the Lot treats life’s ‘crook’ as God’s sovereign providence, advising faith, humility, and proper Christian conduct under affliction.
The Gospel Precious
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An apologetic piece contrasting deism and Christianity, stressing the gospel’s comfort in bereavement and Christ as forerunner. Urges conversion and defends hope in the resurrection.
Dr. Archibald Alexander’s Farewell Address (1812)
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Fourth‑of‑July discourse on intemperance (moral suasion, prohibition, a third method); Dr. Archibald Alexander’s farewell accepting a Princeton seminary call; and a sketch of the Waldenses.
Practical Truths
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Collected writings of Archibald Alexander promoting tract distribution, outreach to the poor, revival theology, and practical pastoral counsel in essays, dialogues, and sketches.
Archibald Alexander, D.D.
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Biography of Archibald Alexander (1772–1851), a Presbyterian minister and professor instrumental in founding Princeton Theological Seminary; noted pastor, missionary, and educator.
William Graham (1849)
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Brief biographical sketch of Rev. William Graham: his education, role in founding Liberty Hall/Washington College, ministry, teaching, patriotism, and character.
Archibald Alexander
Discusses the metaphysics underpinning theology and reviews James W. Alexander’s biography of Archibald Alexander. Focuses on his conversion, revival experiences, and Presbyterian formation.
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