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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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The Lesson of the Hour. Justice as Well as Mercy: A Discourse Preached on the Sabbath Following the Assassination of the President

John Chester ⬩ 1865

Rev. John Chester's 1865 sermon after Lincoln's assassination argues slavery and rebellion merit justice as well as mercy. He urges punishment for leaders and national repentance.

A Sermon Preached on Sabbath, September 25, 1881 on the Lessons of the Life and Death of James Abram Garfield, Late President of the United States

John Chester ⬩ 1881

Eulogistic sermon on President James A. Garfield highlighting piety, integrity, industry, and patriotism. Urges national unity, righteousness, and lawful justice after his murder.

Eulogy on the Late Rev. Edwin R. Bower, D.D., John C. Baldwin Professor of Theology … and Dean of Lincoln University, Delivered … December 7th, 1883

John Chester ⬩ 1883

Eulogy honoring Rev. Dr. Edwin Rea Bower, recounting his pastoral and academic career at Lincoln University and faithful service as teacher, dean, and Christian leader.

Earthly Watchers at the Heavenly Gates: The False and the True Spiritualism

John Chester ⬩ 1886

A Christian refutation of Spiritualism, arguing the Bible—not séances—reveals the state of the dead and gives comfort in Christ. Contains exposés of mediums and heavenly portrayals.

Ruth, the Christian Scientist, or, The New Hygeia

John Chester ⬩ 1888

Novel exploring Christian Science and faith healing, contrasting mental therapeutics with conventional medicine through characters and medical cases.

Ye Shall Not Tempt the Lord Your God

John Chester ⬩ 1889

A devotional reflection on Christ's temptation: resist Satan with God's word and faith; angels minister after victory. Draws on Matthew 4, Ephesians 6 and James 4.

Lights and Shadows of Mission Work in the Far East: … a Visit to the Southern Presbyterian Missions in Japan, China, and Korea in the Year 1897

Samuel Hall Chester, Sr. ⬩ 1899

1897 account of visits to Southern Presbyterian missions in Japan, China, and Korea. Observations on peoples, landscapes, natural disasters, and missionary work and challenges.

Yr American

Benjamin Williams Chidlaw ⬩ 1840

Welsh minister's 1839–40 travel journal in America, recounting journeys through Ohio, New York, and ports; notes on Welsh settlements, churches, Indians, prisons, industry and sea travel.

A Thanksgiving Sermon, Preached Before the Thirty-Ninth O.V., U.S.A., at Camp Todd, Macon, Missouri, Nov. 28, 1861, and a Sketch of the Regiment

Benjamin Williams Chidlaw ⬩ 1861

Thanksgiving sermon preached Nov. 28, 1861 at Camp Todd, Macon, Missouri. Calls for gratitude to God for providence, moral purity (temperance), and loyal support of the Union during the Civil War.

An Historical Sketch of Paddy’s Run, Butler County, Ohio, Delivered July 30, 1876

Benjamin Williams Chidlaw ⬩ 1876

Brief historical sketch of Paddy's Run, Butler County, Ohio, recounting Welsh pioneer settlers, families, early life, community institutions, and notable events in the 1800s.

Early Sabbath-School Work

Benjamin Williams Chidlaw ⬩ 1890

Historical address recounting early Sunday-school work in the Ohio Valley, tracing origins, missionary efforts, and the lasting impact of Bible instruction on communities.

The Growth of the Sabbath-School

Benjamin Williams Chidlaw ⬩ 1890

Centennial addresses tracing the Sabbath-/Sunday-school's growth from Robert Raikes' small start to a vast movement, emphasizing literature, missions, conversion, and outreach to youth.

The Story of My Life

Benjamin Williams Chidlaw ⬩ 1890

Autobiography of Rev. B.W. Chidlaw (b.1811, Bala, Wales). Recounts Sunday-school roots, long service with the American Sunday-School Union, Civil War chaplaincy, and reform-school work.

“Sunset and Evening Star”: In Memoriam of Rev. Benjamin Williams Chidlaw, D.D.

1894

Memoir of Rev. Benjamin W. Chidlaw detailing his Welsh‑American upbringing, Sunday‑school leadership, Civil War chaplaincy, hospital work, and children's ministry.

Manual of the Temperance Society

Charles Paschal Telesphore Chiniquy ⬩ 1847

Temperance manual (1847) by Rev. C. Chiniquy urging Canadian youth to adopt total abstinence; endorsed by bishops and physicians and grounded in Scripture.

The Priest, the Woman, and the Confessional

Charles Paschal Telesphore Chiniquy ⬩ 1875

A forceful critique of Roman Catholic auricular confession, arguing it destroys women’s dignity and harms souls. Includes Ezekiel 8 and scriptural examples.

Fifty Years in the Church of Rome

Charles Paschal Telesphore Chiniquy ⬩ 1886

Charles Chiniquy's autobiography exposes abuses and doctrines of the Roman Catholic Church. He recounts his conversion, temperance activism, and warns about papal power.

The Scotch-Irish Settlers of the Valley of Virginia: Alumni Address at Washington College, Lexington, VA

Bolivar Christian ⬩ 1860

Alumni address tracing the Scotch‑Irish settlers of the Virginia Valley: their Scottish/Ulster origins, Covenanter persecutions, emigration to America, and influence on local institutions.

Address on Missions: to the Members of the Reformed Presbyterian Church in the United States

James Christie ⬩ 1845

1845 Reformed Presbyterian address urging support for foreign missions (West Indies/Haiti), calling for prayers, funds, doctrinal purity, and emulation of other churches.

The Westminster Formulas of Doctrine, Worship and Government: Their Validity and Obligation in the Reformed Presbyterian Church

James Christie ⬩ 1850

Examines the authority and obligation of the Westminster standards in the Reformed Presbyterian Church, questioning whether and how the Church of Scotland received them.

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The Lesson of the Hour. Justice as Well as Mercy: A Discourse Preached on the Sabbath Following the Assassination of the President

A Sermon Preached on Sabbath, September 25, 1881 on the Lessons of the Life and Death of James Abram Garfield, Late President of the United States

Eulogy on the Late Rev. Edwin R. Bower, D.D., John C. Baldwin Professor of Theology … and Dean of Lincoln University, Delivered … December 7th, 1883

Earthly Watchers at the Heavenly Gates: The False and the True Spiritualism

Ruth, the Christian Scientist, or, The New Hygeia

Ye Shall Not Tempt the Lord Your God

Lights and Shadows of Mission Work in the Far East: … a Visit to the Southern Presbyterian Missions in Japan, China, and Korea in the Year 1897

Yr American

A Thanksgiving Sermon, Preached Before the Thirty-Ninth O.V., U.S.A., at Camp Todd, Macon, Missouri, Nov. 28, 1861, and a Sketch of the Regiment

An Historical Sketch of Paddy’s Run, Butler County, Ohio, Delivered July 30, 1876

Early Sabbath-School Work

The Growth of the Sabbath-School

The Story of My Life

“Sunset and Evening Star”: In Memoriam of Rev. Benjamin Williams Chidlaw, D.D.

Manual of the Temperance Society

The Priest, the Woman, and the Confessional

Fifty Years in the Church of Rome

The Scotch-Irish Settlers of the Valley of Virginia: Alumni Address at Washington College, Lexington, VA

Address on Missions: to the Members of the Reformed Presbyterian Church in the United States

The Westminster Formulas of Doctrine, Worship and Government: Their Validity and Obligation in the Reformed Presbyterian Church

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