Rev. John Tennent
From the Presbyterian Encyclopedia: concise biographical sketches of Rev. Gilbert, John, and William Tennent, summarizing their ministry and influence in colonial Presbyterianism.
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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.
Rev. John Tennent
John Tennent
Biographical notices of Gilbert and John Tennent—Presbyterian ministers of the Great Awakening—detailing their ministries, piety, preaching, pastoral labors, and deaths.
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John Tennent
Biographical sketches of early colonial American Presbyterian ministers (John and William Tennent), detailing conversions, ministry labors, and revival effects through 1760.
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Memoir of the Rev. John Tennent
Memoir of Rev. John Tennent: intense conviction and conversion, deep humility and piety, powerful preaching at Freehold that sparked revival, and his devoted ministry before an early death.
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Regeneration Opened
A sermon arguing all are born depraved and must be born again to enter God's kingdom, explaining the nature of sin and the absolute necessity of spiritual regeneration.
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Rev. Charles Tennent
Encyclopedic entry on the Presbyterian Church in the U.S. (Northern & Southern). Covers the Ten Commandments and biblical teaching, revival-era history, and a biography of Rev. Charles Tennent.
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Charles Tennent
1857 Presbyterian Historical Society volume of biographical sketches of early ministers to 1760, recounting the Tennents, Whitefield, Aaron Burr and revival-era events.
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Catharine Kennedy
Study of the Log College’s formative role in early American Presbyterianism, spotlighting William Tennent, Catharine Kennedy, and its legacy in ministerial training and Princeton.
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Nathaniel Taylor
1857 compilation of biographical sketches of early American Presbyterian ministers and colonial church history, recounting ministry work, Sabbath observance, and congregational disputes.
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Claudia Procula and Other Verses
Devotional poems and meditations on biblical scenes and Christian piety—Pilate's wife's dream, the widow's mite, watchfulness, aspiration, and longing for Christ's coming.
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Room for Christ: The Baccalaureate Sermon Before the University of Wooster
1879 baccalaureate sermon: Christ is repeatedly given "no room"—at his birth, in history, and in philosophy—yet prevails as the sovereign, vindicated Lord.
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Decay of Presbyterial Administration in the United States
Examines claims that evangelical Calvinism narrows culture and traces decline of presbyterial government in the U.S.: deacons, catechising, discipline, and presbytery authority waning.
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Presbyterian Colleges, as Related to the Growth of Our Ministry
Briggs defends exegetical theology as the foundation of theology. A survey warns of a Presbyterian ministerial shortfall and urges expanded collegiate and seminary training.
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Memorial Address for Samuel S. Fisher
Memoir of Samuel S. Fisher tracing his childhood and education in a 19th-century Presbyterian family, highlighting honesty, Sabbath observance, temperance, and early talents.
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Our Fallen Leader: A Discourse Delivered on Thursday, June 1, 1865, in the Bridge Street Presbyterian Church, Georgetown, D.C.
June 1, 1865 sermon mourning President Lincoln's assassination. Cites Luke 24:21 on misplaced hopes for political deliverance, praises Lincoln's character and urges national prayer and humility.
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Israel Against Benjamin: A Sermon for the Times
1861 sermon likening the Southern rebellion to Benjamin's revolt (Judges 20). Urges Christians to seek God's counsel, defend the Union and, if necessary, accept force to preserve liberty.
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Around the Tea-Table
A collection of T. DeWitt Talmage's tea-table essays: lively sketches and pastoral reflections on Sabbath evenings, family prayer, mercy, preaching, and church life.
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Heresy-Hunting
Editorial reflections urging a robust, active Christianity: sin's consequences, charity over heresy‑hunting, optimism, and the value of sincere friendship and godly character.
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Big Blunders
T. DeWitt Talmage warns against major “big blunders”: spreading oneself over many occupations, indulgent bad temper, and excessive amusement. He urges focused calling, good humor, and balanced recreation.
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500 Selected Sermons, Vol. 11
Selections from T. DeWitt Talmage's sermons covering family, home, women, fashion, and Christian living. Preface and detailed table of contents for a 20-volume collection.
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