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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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Rev. Dr. Palmer’s Prayer at the Dedication of the Confederate Monument, at Greenwood Cemetery, on Friday, April 10th, 1874

Benjamin Morgan Palmer ⬩ 1874

Account of the 1874 dedication of the Confederate Monument at Greenwood Cemetery (New Orleans), including Dr. Palmer’s prayer, H. N. Ogden’s oration, and the Ladies’ Benevolent Association report.

A Weekly Publication Containing Sermons, Vol. 2

Benjamin Morgan Palmer ⬩ 1876

Dabney’s Sensualistic Philosophy of the Nineteenth Century Considered

Benjamin Morgan Palmer ⬩ 1876

Essay defending theology’s intellectual vocation against 19th-century sensualistic philosophy and positivism; reviews Dabney’s rigorous refutation and praises theologians’ disciplined inquiry.

Obedience, the Law of the Will

Benjamin Morgan Palmer ⬩ 1877

Sermon arguing obedience is the law of the will: faith must become action. Traces human nature’s essential activity and shows the gospel commands the obedient exercise of the will.

Lay Evangelism and the Young Men’s Christian Associations

Benjamin Morgan Palmer ⬩ 1878

Critical essay warns lay evangelism and YMCA-style revivals undermine church authority, produce superficial conversions, and neglect church discipline and doctrine.

God’s Providence Towards the Bible

Benjamin Morgan Palmer ⬩ 1881

B. M. Palmer defends the Bible’s divine authorship, unity, and providential preservation, emphasizing the preparing roles of Hebrew and Greek. He stresses typology, atonement, and the need for faithful translations in missions.

Peter’s Repentance (1875)

Benjamin Morgan Palmer ⬩ 1881

Two homiletic pieces: one on the promised renewal of all things (millennial hope) and another on Peter’s repentance, contrasting his denial with Judas’s betrayal.

Address at the Great Meeting of the Southern Historical Society in New Orleans

Benjamin Morgan Palmer ⬩ 1882

Reports of addresses at the Southern Historical Society meeting urging preservation of Civil War documents to secure historical truth. Speakers called for reconciliation and reunion.

God the Chief Object of Search

Benjamin Morgan Palmer ⬩ 1882

Three sermons on Christ’s transfiguration, God’s nearness, and ‘show us the Father.’ Christ reveals the Father; glory follows suffering, and sinners are urged to seek and find God.

Love to an Unseen Christ (1875)

Benjamin Morgan Palmer ⬩ 1882

Palmer expounds John 21:17, showing Christ’s threefold restoration of Peter and that faith presents Jesus as a living, sympathetic mediator. Love for the unseen Christ rests on His living presence.

Death of Believers

Benjamin Morgan Palmer ⬩ 1884

Collection of funeral sermons and addresses on Christian death, the resurrection, and victory over the grave. Includes sermons, obituary addresses, scripture readings, and funeral etiquette.

Looking at the Unseen (1876)

Benjamin Morgan Palmer ⬩ 1884

Sermons on heaven, the unseen, and life’s transience, urging trust in Christ, assurance of eternal life, and perseverance amid present trials.

Opening Address at the Semi-Centennial of Columbia Theological Seminary

Benjamin Morgan Palmer ⬩ 1884

Opening address at Columbia Theological Seminary’s semi‑centennial urging alumni to rescue and fund the struggling seminary, defend doctrine, and sustain theological education.

The Conversion of the Jailer

Benjamin Morgan Palmer ⬩ 1884

Homiletic sermons on God’s presence, faith, and Scripture. Addresses God’s dwelling with men, faith as the sole condition of salvation, and the Bereans’ daily Scripture search.

The Darkness of Providence (1875)

Benjamin Morgan Palmer ⬩ 1884

Collection of funeral sermons and addresses on providence, immortality, and funeral practice. Contains abridged sermons, obituary addresses, Scripture readings, and funeral etiquette.

Feeling After God

Benjamin Morgan Palmer ⬩ 1885

Sermon arguing God is near and found through creation, conscience, and human faculties; men instinctively ‘feel after God.’ Draws on Acts 17:27 and Romans 1 to defend natural theology.

Rev. Dr. Stuart Robinson as a Preacher

Benjamin Morgan Palmer ⬩ 1885

Essays on the relation of the natural to the spiritual, a biographical critique of Rev. Dr. Stuart Robinson’s preaching style and power, and an introductory symposium on the Epistle to the Romans.

Addresses to the Colored Education Day, May 14, 1885

Benjamin Morgan Palmer ⬩ 1886

The Majesty of Law

Benjamin Morgan Palmer ⬩ 1888

Discusses the Lollards and Wyclif’s challenge to papal secular power. Argues law—natural, moral, and civil—is the expression of God’s personal will, revealed in nature and conscience.

Inter-Professional Responsibilities

Benjamin Morgan Palmer ⬩ 1890

Two essays: baptism in the Larger Catechism as a sign of union with Christ and spiritual regeneration; and the shared civic duties of medicine, ministry, and law urging mutual cooperation.

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