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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.

The Bible in the Revival

Insists revivals be scriptural: honor, expound, and apply the Bible through preaching and prayer, rejecting unscriptural methods and self-seeking evangelists.

February 1, 1835 Letter to R.S. Finley

Report on an 1835 New Orleans expedition sending 71 emigrants to Liberia, profiling free and emancipated Black families, their property, purchases, and support for colonization.

Jeremiah Chamberlain, D.D.

Biographical sketch of Rev. Jeremiah Chamberlain (1794–1850), missionary and college president who founded Oakland College. Celebrates his ministry, educational work, and tragic murder.

The Shorter Catechism With Proof Texts

Scanned/ocr'd preface and catechism compilation with texts and historical notes (dates c.1643–1788). Contains catechetical materials, scripture citations, and editorial apparatus.

The Happiness of the Pious

Sermons on a woman's mission (John 19) and on 'the happiness of the pious' (Prov.3:13). Piety brings peace of conscience, harmony of desire and duty, and communion with God.

Economy a Christian Duty

Two sermons: 'Our Salvation Nearer' urges wakeful diligence as salvation approaches (romans 13). 'Economy a Christian Duty' exhorts Christians to steward resources, avoid waste and prodigality (john 6).

The Book of Zechariah, Expounded

Introduction to a 19th-century scholarly commentary on Zechariah (Minor Prophets), discussing authorship, historical background (return under Darius), style, and contents.

Memorial Sermon for Thomas De Witt

Memorial and biographical sketch of Rev. Thomas De Witt, D.D., covering his lineage, education, ministry in the Dutch Reformed Church, family life, and funeral addresses.

Anglo-American Bible Revision

Overview of the 1870s Anglo-American Bible Revision: lists British and American committees, members, aims and guiding principles for a conservative revision of the Authorized Version.

The Theory of Professor Kuneen

Critical review of Prof. A. Kuenen's higher‑critical theory, arguing he presupposes naturalism and denies biblical supernatural revelation, undermining canon, prophecy, and core doctrines.

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