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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.
February 1, 1835 Letter to R.S. Finley
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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.
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Biographical sketch of Rev. Jeremiah Chamberlain (1794–1850), missionary and college president who founded Oakland College. Celebrates his ministry, educational work, and tragic murder.
Cherokee Pictorial Book: With Catechism and Hymns
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Index of scanned pages for a 21-page document from Yale's Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, listing page ranges and PDF footer 'Powered by TCPDF'.
The Shorter Catechism With Proof Texts
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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
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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.
The Noon Prayer Meeting of the North Dutch Church, Fulton Street, New York: Its Origin, Character and Progress, With Some of Its Results
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Account of the Noon Prayer Meeting begun in 1857 at the North Dutch (Reformed) Church in New York—detailing its origin, character, growth, conversions and wider influence.
Memoir of the Life and Character of the Late Hon. Theo. Frelinghuysen. LL.D
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Biography of Hon. Theodore Frelinghuysen: his ancestry, legal and academic career, evangelical piety, ministry, public service, and influence on American Reformed institutions.
Economy a Christian Duty
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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
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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
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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.
The Psalter: A Witness to the Divine Origin of the Bible
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Introductory lectures arguing that the Psalms' poetic, lyrical and spiritual character testifies to the Bible's divine origin and offers a positive apologetic against modern infidelity.
Anglo-American Bible Revision
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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 Review of a Generation: A Sermon, Delivered in the Middle Dutch Church, Lafayette Place…December 7th, 1879
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1879 sermon reviewing a generation—nation, denomination, and church—examining the Civil War, emancipation, and social and technological change under divine providence.
The Theory of Professor Kuneen
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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.
Bible Revision
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1880 Presbyterian Alliance: Rev. T.W. Chambers urges revising the King James Bible, citing advances in textual criticism, language change, and wide international cooperation.
The Plan of the New Bible Revision
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Survey of the 19th-century British–American movement to revise the Authorized (King James) Bible, outlining committees, principles, and an ecumenical plan for careful, minimal changes.
Sunday School Reminiscences
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Editorial and articles from The Sunday School Times (Dec 2, 1882) on Sunday-school teaching, Christmas giving, debates over Mark 16:9-20, and revival/return to Christianity.
The Belgic Confession and Its Author
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Study of the Belgic Confession and its author Guido de Brès, arguing for the necessity of creeds. Traces the Confession's Reformation context, resistance to Anabaptism, and persecution in the Low Countries.
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