Inspiration
Hodge & Warfield’s 1881 Presbyterian Review article ‘Inspiration’ defends the divine inspiration and authority of Scripture.
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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.
Inspiration
To the Pious and Benevolent (1809)
1857 historical sketch of the First African Presbyterian Church (Philadelphia), recounting its founding, need for a worship building, outreach to Black residents, and appeal for benevolent support.
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Lecture Notes on Systematic Theology — Taken by Charles Hodge
Unreadable, heavily corrupted text composed of random symbols and encoding noise; no coherent narrative, theology, or scripture present.
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The General Assembly of 1838
Discusses Tyndale’s 1526 New Testament and recounts the chaotic 1838 Presbyterian General Assembly, highlighting doctrinal disputes, procedural disorder, and an impending schism.
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Princeton Theological Seminary
1836 report of the Synod of Philadelphia on the trial and appeal in Rev. Albert Barnes’ case, focusing on Presbytery jurisdiction, withheld records, and procedural disputes.
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Close Communion
Argues against close (restricted) communion, urging open communion and church unity over sectarian barriers. Surveys Baptist–Presbyterian debates and appeals to Scripture and brotherly love.
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The Alexander Memorial
Memorial addresses honoring Archibald Alexander and his sons James W. and Joseph A., lauding their scholarship, preaching, and lasting influence on Princeton Seminary and the Presbyterian Church.
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Dr. Alexander’s Sketch of Dr. Robert Smith
Explores Abraham’s devout faith and prayer-life, then offers a biographical sketch of Dr. Robert Smith highlighting his piety, preaching, pastoral labors, and peaceful death.
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March 6, 1826 Letter to the American Home Missionary Society
Account of an 1826 New York convention recommending a National Domestic/Home Missionary Society. Clergy urged vigorous domestic missions to reach new settlements.
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A Memorial of Mrs. Margaret Breckinridge
Memoir and funeral sermon for Mrs. Margaret Breckinridge, recounting her conversion, piety, domestic life, and letters to her surviving children.
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Glad Tidings: Or, Account of the State of Religion
General Assembly report celebrates widespread revivals and missionary progress across the U.S., including missions to Native Americans, urging prayer and support.
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Report of a Committee of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church, Exhibiting the Plan of a Theological Seminary
1810 report proposing the Presbyterian Theological Seminary: purpose, governance by the General Assembly, board and professors, curriculum, and doctrinal standards.
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The Plan of the Theological Seminary of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America
1811 General Assembly plan to found a Presbyterian Theological Seminary to train confessional, learned, and pious ministers; outlines governance, faculty, and student oversight.
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