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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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Three Years of Home Mission Work in Asheville Presbytery

Robert Fishburne Campbell ⬩ 1900

Overview of Asheville Presbytery's first three years (1896–1899), detailing church plants, membership and financial growth, schools and buildings. Emphasizes providence and donor support.

Dangers Threatening the Purity of the Church

Robert Fishburne Campbell ⬩ 1900

Essays critique the 'new theology' and warn that unconverted members, ritualistic/aesthetic worship, and lax discipline threaten the church's purity. Calls for New Testament fidelity.

Evangelism, Again

John Franklin Cannon ⬩ 1888

Defends harmony between the Pentateuch's creation account and geology. Calls Presbyterianism to adopt a two-fold ministry—pastors plus trained evangelists—and to send missionaries.

Our Lord’s Warning Against Covetousness

John Franklin Cannon ⬩ 1892

Sermon warning against covetousness as insidious, idolatrous, and socially destructive. Urges stewardship, detachment from wealth, and Christ-centered priorities.

The Deacon’s Office and Work

John Franklin Cannon ⬩ 1895

Argues that deacons, charged with caring for bodily needs, are as essential as elders. The church has neglected the diaconate and must revive it to express charity and unity.

Babel and Its Lessons

John Franklin Cannon ⬩ 1896

Contrasts Babel's prideful, self-centered unity (genesis-11) with Pentecost's Spirit-wrought, self-giving unity (acts-2). Warns the church against worldly, selfish associations.

The Necessity of Christ’s Resurrection

John Franklin Cannon ⬩ 1896

Argues Christ's resurrection was morally and naturally necessary, fulfilled Scripture, and was historically proven. It guarantees believers' justification and future resurrection.

“The Mind of the Master” by Ian Maclaren

John Franklin Cannon ⬩ 1897

Review of J. Maclaren Watson's The Mind of the Master, which elevates Jesus' teaching (notably the Sermon on the Mount) above creeds and Pauline writings; reviewer defends creeds and the fuller scriptural witness.

The Influence Exerted by the Westminster Symbols Upon the Individual, the Family and Society

John Franklin Cannon ⬩ 1897

Analysis of how the Westminster Standards shaped individuals, families, and society through catechetical training, Calvinist doctrine, ethical instruction, and Sabbath observance.

A Point of Comparison Between the Old Theology and the New

John Franklin Cannon ⬩ 1900

Examines old vs. new theology, focusing on believers' union with Christ as federal, ethical, and vital. Argues to preserve forensic/atoning truth while restoring ethical and spiritual balance.

“The Bread of Life”

John Franklin Cannon ⬩ 1900

Examines Christ as the Bread of Life: divine and human, his sacrificial death sustains spiritual life, and faith (believing) is the act that appropriates that life.

The Finances of the State of the South Carolina

Francis Lewis Cardozo, Sr. ⬩ 1873

F.L. Cardozo's 1873 report on South Carolina finances analyzes bonded debt, conversion bonds, appropriations, and legal liability during Reconstruction, urging judicial resolution.

Letter from Miss Alice Carithers

Alice Elizabeth Carithers ⬩ 1890

Calls churches to faithful trusteeship and aggressive evangelism, warning against compromise. Includes missionary letters (Middle East, Comanche camps) and society reports.

Letter from Our Readers

Alice Elizabeth Carithers ⬩ 1891

Presents Franklin's method for improving public writing and modest rhetoric; reports a Comanche mission preaching the Lost Sheep; reviews Huntington's sermons on the living Christ.

Letter for the Girls

Alice Elizabeth Carithers ⬩ 1891

1891 Reformed Presbyterian missionary newsletter with reports, letters, and editorial notes. Covers foreign fields (Tarsus, Latakia) and domestic work among Native Americans (Fort Sill).

Letter from Mrs. Ella M. Carithers

Elveretta M. George Carithers ⬩ 1889

Critiques the Centennial's pride and waste, urging national sobriety and obedience to God's law. Reports missionary work among Plains Indians and Synod inquiries on religion in schools.

Letter from Ella

Elveretta M. George Carithers ⬩ 1889

Sermon urging intense, Christ-like devotion in missionary service; cites Luke 12:50 and Isaiah 53, gives examples of sacrificial giving and issues an urgent appeal for foreign missions.

Special Causes of Thanksgiving

Elveretta M. George Carithers ⬩ 1892

A Thanksgiving address praising God's providence in foreign missions, recounting challenges and answered prayers in the Indian Mission and urging continued evangelism and support.

Address by Mrs. W.W. Carithers

Elveretta M. George Carithers ⬩ 1895

Religious news and reflections from Christian Nation (1895). Reports on foreign and Indian missions, Christian Endeavor, psalm-singing, temperance, orphan work, and evangelistic effort.

William Work Carithers

William Melancthon Glasgow ⬩ 1888

1888 History of the Reformed Presbyterian Church in America, containing sketches and biographies of ministers, congregations, missions, institutions, and portraits.

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