Fifty Years in the Church of Rome
Charles Chiniquy's autobiography exposes abuses and doctrines of the Roman Catholic Church. He recounts his conversion, temperance activism, and warns about papal power.
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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.
Fifty Years in the Church of Rome
The Scotch-Irish Settlers of the Valley of Virginia: Alumni Address at Washington College, Lexington, VA
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.
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Address on Missions: to the Members of the Reformed Presbyterian Church in the United States
1845 Reformed Presbyterian address urging support for foreign missions (West Indies/Haiti), calling for prayers, funds, doctrinal purity, and emulation of other churches.
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The Westminster Formulas of Doctrine, Worship and Government: Their Validity and Obligation in the Reformed Presbyterian Church
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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National Subjection to Divine Authority
Argues nations, like individuals, are morally obligated to submit to God's authority; Christianity must pervade social and national life, supported by Scripture.
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Trustee Consistory and Deacons: How Far Expedient and Warranted by the Word of God
Contends that trustee deacons or a consistory with temporal authority lack warrant in Scripture and Reformed Presbyterian standards, urging adherence to established polity.
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The Lord’s Day, the Christian Sabbath
Argues for the Lord's Day as the Christian Sabbath, defending its apostolic and divine authority with Calvin's interpretation, early church testimony, and Scripture.
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James Christie, D.D.
History of the Reformed Presbyterian Church in America (1888) containing biographies and sketches of ministers, congregations, missions, institutions, and engravings.
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A Discourse on the Nature of That Inability, Which Prevents the Sinner from Embracing the Gospel … Preached … Dec. 9, 1827
Argues that the sinner's inability to embrace the Gospel is moral (unwillingness), not natural incapacity; defends human responsibility and Scripture against objections in a Calvinist debate.
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The Controversial Discussion Between Catholic Priest, a Catholic Layman and Others, and Rev. J.S. Christmas, Constat & Others
Extracts report an 1827 Montreal revival led by Rev. J. S. Christmas: many conversions, inquiry meetings, Sabbath school activity, and contested debate over revival methods.
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Valedictory Admonitions: Or, a Farewell Letter, Addressed to the American Presbyterian Society, of Montreal, L.C.
1828 valedictory letter by J. S. Christmas to his Montreal congregation explaining resignation due to ill health; urges faithfulness, sacrifice, missionary zeal, and trust in God's providence.
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Memoir of the Rev. Joseph Stibbs Christmas
Memoir of Joseph Stibbs Christmas (b.1803): his conversion, Princeton seminary training, Presbyterian ministry in Montreal, temperance and devotional writings, character and sudden death.
Joseph Stibbs Christmas
Biography of Joseph S. Christmas (1803–1830), a Princeton-trained Presbyterian minister who served in Montreal, led revivals, advocated temperance, and died young; includes his writings.
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Are Foreign Missions a Mistake?
1895 defense of foreign missions arguing that saving souls justifies expense and sacrifice. Cites Acts and Romans, warns of lukewarmness at home, and urges obedience to Christ's Great Commission.
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The Proper Sphere of Woman’s Activity
Union Seminary essays critique the Oxford Movement and argue women's proper sphere is home and motherhood, grounded in nature and Scripture (genesis 2; proverbs 31; ephesians 5).
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The Church of the Puritans, Presbyterian
History of The Church of the Puritans (Presbyterian) in Harlem: founding (1869–1875), construction led by donors, financial hardship, and dedication in 1875.
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A Sermon on the Death of the Hon. William Paterson, Esq., LL.D.
1806 funeral sermon for Justice William Paterson, meditating on true greatness and public loss of virtuous leaders. Preached in New Brunswick, based on 2 Samuel 3 and Psalm 37.
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The True and False Grounds of Religion
Sermon urging exclusive reliance on Christ's righteousness and faith, rejecting confidence in the flesh, law, or ceremonies; expounds gospel justification (Phil. 3:7–9).
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Joseph Clark, D.D.
Life and ministry of Rev. Joseph Clark (1751–1813), a Princeton-educated Presbyterian pastor noted for pastoral leadership, fundraising for Princeton College, and missions service.
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