Fac-Simile of the Shorter Catechism
Religious weekly reports on the Dreyfus trial and defends the American Bible Society's practice of printing the Bible “without note or comment.”
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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.
Fac-Simile of the Shorter Catechism
Introduction to George W. Mead, Modern Methods in Church Work
Practical 1897 handbook presenting modern methods for church work: evangelism, organization, clubs, Sunday-schools, missions, relief, worship, and outreach programs.
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Presbyterianism and the Nation
1895 centennial booklet of First Presbyterian Church, Washington, D.C.: lists pastors, elders, corrections, program of exercises, and a sermon on Presbyterianism's influence on American life.
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My Prayer
The Interior (Dec 7, 1893): a devotional prayer by Charles L. Thompson (Eph. 3:16) followed by world news—attempted European assassinations and conflicting reports of South American revolts.
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In Memoriam of Philip Schaff
1893 Chicago religious weekly covering world and church news: editorial on the U.S.–Hawaiian affair and German Reichstag, local Presbyterian presbytery items, obituary and community reports.
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End of the Camp
Periodical reports the Aigues-Morte riot, growing urban unemployment and immigrant tensions, and includes essays urging fathers to take an active, nurturing role at home.
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Black Bass and the Storm-Proof
Religious weekly The Interior (Aug 24, 1893) featuring an editorial on the Bering Sea arbitration, poems and nature pieces, a fishing-camp narrative, and church news and notices.
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A Monument
1893 Christian weekly summarizing world news, poems, church services, and reviews. Highlights the Bering Sea arbitration as a peaceful legal settlement.
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The Christian Church and the Hospital
Argues Christianity's kingdom cares for body and society: hospitals and healing are integral to the Gospel, calling churches to practical compassion and service.
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A New Creed
Argues for a supplemental or revised statement alongside the Westminster Confession, balancing historic fidelity with modern concerns over election, God’s love, and evangelism.
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Etchings in Verse
1890 collection of devotional poems reflecting on faith, nature, and hope; includes pieces like "The Raven and the Dove" (genesis 8) and "A Dream of the Christ."
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Lord, Increase Our Faith
Devotional reflection: faith like a mustard seed can move mountains; unbelief hinders miraculous work. Prayer, fasting and self-renunciation are needed for spiritual victory.
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Historic Presbyterian Characters
Centennial addresses on Presbyterian history: Calvinist theology, Reformation heroes (Calvin, Knox, Huguenots), and their role in shaping American liberty and church life.
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The House-Top Walk
Poetic evocations of Nantucket's shores and the house-top watch—waiting, loss at sea, steadfast home-love. A quiet acceptance of fate and God's will.
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Times of Refreshing: A History of American Revivals from 1740–1877, With Their Philosophy and Methods
History of American revivals (1740–1877), tracing leaders, methods, and theology from Whitefield to Moody. Emphasizes Bible preaching, prayer, temperance, and evangelism.
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Paul at Athens
Friends' Review (Mar 23, 1872): Quaker journal containing Mirabeau's reply to the Dunkirk Friends, a cave travelogue, the poem 'Paul at Athens', and international/domestic news.
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Address of Rev. Dr. Thompson in Reference to the Death of Hon. Edwin M. Stanton
Union League Club eulogies (Dec 30, 1869) honor Edwin M. Stanton’s indomitable leadership, organizational skill, and patriotism in the Civil War. Praised alongside Lincoln.
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The Theatre: A Sermon Delivered in the First Presbyterian Church, Dayton, Ohio, Dec. 24, 1865
1866 sermon condemning the theatre as morally corrupt and rooted in pagan vice; traces the drama's history and appeals to Scripture to urge Christians to oppose theatrical amusements.
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An Address, on the Occasion of the Author’s Inauguration as President of Hanover College, Indiana, Delivered March 28, 1850
1850 inaugural address by T. E. Thomas urging Hanover College to place the Bible at the center of collegiate instruction, arguing Scripture's literary excellence and moral formation role.
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Covenant Breaking, and Its Consequences: Or, The Present Posture of Our National Affairs, in Connection with the Mexican War: …
July 1847 sermons warning that America's covenant with God is broken by tolerating slavery; parallels Israel's apostasy and warns of national judgment amid the Mexican War.
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