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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 Progress of Missions in Korea

Obituary tribute praising Dr. James F. Latimer's teaching, pastoral care, and student influence. Reports rapid Protestant mission growth in Korea and asserts the pastor's essential role.

Horace Grant Underwood ⬩ 1892

That Also He Should Gather Together in One the Children of God

Preface to a devotional treasury of Christ's words. Reflects on John 10:16—Christ's call to 'other sheep'—and the promise of unity as one flock under one Shepherd.

Horace Grant Underwood ⬩ 1889

The Search for the Lost Writings of the Rev. Jacob Green, of Hanover, Morris County

Account of efforts to locate Rev. Jacob Green’s lost pamphlets (notably “A Vision of Hell”), related Hanover recollections, and Ashbel Green’s 1783 Princeton valedictory amid Continental Congress presence.

Joseph Farrand Tuttle ⬩ 1896

“The Unexpected, Because of God”

Account of Wabash College's founding (1832–1861), tracing founders James Thomson and E. Hovey, fundraising efforts and presidents Baldwin and White, emphasizing providential "unexpected" aid.

Joseph Farrand Tuttle ⬩ 1894

The Race: Baccalaureate Address to the Class of ‘92, June 12, 1892

1892 baccalaureate address by Joseph F. Tuttle urging graduates to live Paul's 'one thing'—single-minded devotion to purpose. Reflects on Wabash College's founding and fidelity.

Joseph Farrand Tuttle ⬩ 1892

The Temple of God: Baccalaureate Address to the Class of ‘91, June 14, 1891

Baccalaureate address urging graduates to build the 'Temple of God'—a life founded on Christ and formed by penitence, faith, love, hope, temperance, education, and good works.

Joseph Farrand Tuttle ⬩ 1891

Ebenezer: The Baccalaureate Address to the Class of ‘88, June 17, 1888

Tuttle's 1888 baccalaureate recounts Wabash College's founding and 1838 milestones: building occupation, first graduating class, fundraising, revival, fire, and the Presbyterian split.

Joseph Farrand Tuttle ⬩ 1888

Address of Joseph F. Tuttle, D.D. at the Centennial Celebration at Marietta

Report on Marietta's April 7, 1888 Centennial celebrating the first permanent settlement of the Northwest Territory: programs, speeches, delegates, religious services, and festivities.

Joseph Farrand Tuttle ⬩ 1888

Wants, Supply, Help: Baccalaureate Address to the Class of ‘87, July 12, 1887

Baccalaureate address on human wants, their supply, and three sources of help—God, neighbor, and self. Urges education, conscience, industry, and charity to meet life's needs.

Joseph Farrand Tuttle ⬩ 1887

The Relations of Education to National Prosperity: Baccalaureate Sermon Delivered in Center Church Before the Class of ‘86, June 13, 1886

Joseph F. Tuttle's 1886 baccalaureate sermon argues education—especially moral and religious training of youth (deuteronomy 6)—is decisive for national prosperity and civic virtue.

Joseph Farrand Tuttle ⬩ 1886

Our Goodly Heritage, Delivered in the College Chapel

Joseph F. Tuttle's 1884 college chapel sermon praises America's "goodly heritage," credits God's providence for national blessings, contrasts other nations, and affirms patriotic devotion.

Joseph Farrand Tuttle ⬩ 1884

Baccalaureate, The Carpenter of Nazareth, Delivered to the Class of ‘84, June 8, 1884

Baccalaureate sermon on Jesus the carpenter, the 'curse of labor' from Genesis, and God's provision; affirms dignity of work despite toil and nature's resistance.

Joseph Farrand Tuttle ⬩ 1884

A Memorial of Mrs. Christian Crawford Thomson, Mrs. Margaretta P. Thomson and Prof. Henry Rossman Thomson

Eulogies for Mrs. Christian C. Thomson and Mrs. Margaretta P. Thomson, celebrating their piety, domestic virtues, and serene trust in Christ. The memorials quote Scripture to offer comfort and hope.

Joseph Farrand Tuttle ⬩ 1884

Lane Seminary As I Saw It

Personal reminiscences of Lane Theological Seminary (1840s) recounting professors Beecher, Stowe and Allen, the Weld abolition debates, missionary zeal and student life.

Joseph Farrand Tuttle ⬩ 1890

The World’s Millennium, and the Reasons for Expecting It: Baccalaureate, Delivered to the Class of ‘83, June 10, 1883

Baccalaureate sermon urging hope in the promised millennium: God works slowly in history but suddenly fulfills His purposes. Appeals to prophecy and providence.

Joseph Farrand Tuttle ⬩ 1883

Baccalaureate Sermon, What Must I Do to Be Saved? Delivered Before the Class of ‘80

Baccalaureate sermon on "What must I do to be saved?" Explores lostness and salvation—personal, social, intellectual, and missionary—calling for repentance, effort, and Christian renewal.

Joseph Farrand Tuttle ⬩ 1880

Address by Rev. Joseph F. Tuttle at the Memorial of the Rev. Henry Smith, D.D., LL.D.

Memorial biography of Rev. Henry Smith (b.1805), professor at Lane Theological Seminary and Marietta College, recounting his family, education, character, ministry, and contributions to Christian education.

Joseph Farrand Tuttle ⬩ 1879

Our Dead Brothers: An Address in the College Chapel, May 4, 1878

A college chapel address mourning two students killed in a railroad accident, urging grief, submission to God's providence, and exhorting prudence, piety, and remembrance.

Joseph Farrand Tuttle ⬩ 1878

“Forty-Four Years Ago This Morning”: An Address Delivered Before the Students in the College Chapel

President Tuttle's Dec 3, 1877 chapel address commemorates Wabash College's 44th anniversary, honors founders and faithful workers, and cites Scripture on sowing, harvest, and thanksgiving.

Joseph Farrand Tuttle ⬩ 1877

Presbyterianism on the Frontiers

Atwater urges believers to pursue a higher Christian life of holiness and ongoing sanctification. Tuttle chronicles Presbyterian expansion, frontier missions, and revivals after the Revolution.

Joseph Farrand Tuttle ⬩ 1877

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The Progress of Missions in Korea

That Also He Should Gather Together in One the Children of God

The Search for the Lost Writings of the Rev. Jacob Green, of Hanover, Morris County

“The Unexpected, Because of God”

The Race: Baccalaureate Address to the Class of ‘92, June 12, 1892

The Temple of God: Baccalaureate Address to the Class of ‘91, June 14, 1891

Ebenezer: The Baccalaureate Address to the Class of ‘88, June 17, 1888

Address of Joseph F. Tuttle, D.D. at the Centennial Celebration at Marietta

Wants, Supply, Help: Baccalaureate Address to the Class of ‘87, July 12, 1887

The Relations of Education to National Prosperity: Baccalaureate Sermon Delivered in Center Church Before the Class of ‘86, June 13, 1886

Our Goodly Heritage, Delivered in the College Chapel

Baccalaureate, The Carpenter of Nazareth, Delivered to the Class of ‘84, June 8, 1884

A Memorial of Mrs. Christian Crawford Thomson, Mrs. Margaretta P. Thomson and Prof. Henry Rossman Thomson

Lane Seminary As I Saw It

The World’s Millennium, and the Reasons for Expecting It: Baccalaureate, Delivered to the Class of ‘83, June 10, 1883

Baccalaureate Sermon, What Must I Do to Be Saved? Delivered Before the Class of ‘80

Address by Rev. Joseph F. Tuttle at the Memorial of the Rev. Henry Smith, D.D., LL.D.

Our Dead Brothers: An Address in the College Chapel, May 4, 1878

“Forty-Four Years Ago This Morning”: An Address Delivered Before the Students in the College Chapel

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