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.
Talk with Talmage
Evening Star reports Republican plans for the next U.S. House with Reed and Hitt in key roles; diplomatic news includes Germany's new ambassador and a British ultimatum to Venezuela.
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The Many Gates of Hell
Homiletic Review pieces urging preachers to proclaim Law and Gospel, warning social vices as “gates of hell.” An essay defends revived religious interest against naturalism.
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Resurrection Day
Issue contains a review of Arthur H. Clough's poetry and a Resurrection Day sermon arguing for bodily resurrection, cemeteries' beautification, and comfort for the tired and bereaved.
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The Kind of Preaching Needed
Advocates sympathetic, Gospel-centered preaching: practical illustrations, revived zeal in services and prayer meetings, and clear distinction of pastoral and evangelistic roles.
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The Headland to Steer By
Two sermons: one rebukes literal readings of Genesis' rainbow, urging harmony of Scripture and science. The other urges believers to 'look unto Jesus'—Savior, example, sympathizer.
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The Palestine Sermons of Rev. T. De Witt Talmage, D.D.
T. DeWitt Talmage's Palestine sermons: travel-inspired preaching combining vivid Holy Land descriptions, gospel exposition, and pastoral reflections on Christ's life.
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Brilliants
T. DeWitt Talmage urges consistent Christian living rooted in love; proclaims the Gospel to all, calls for reliance on God in trials, and says kindness builds an eternal legacy.
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“Ready! Ay, Ready!” and Other Addresses
Collection of T. De Witt Talmage's addresses: sermons on creation, everyday religion, work, death, and Christian duty—practical, devotional preaching.
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My Creed
Examines higher criticism's literary scope, defending Scripture against caricatured attacks on inspiration. Talmage urges a simple creed—trust, love, obey Christ—and plain, urgent evangelism.
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Trumpet Blasts
Collected sermons and essays by Rev. T. DeWitt Talmage advocating moral and social reform, temperance, evangelical faith, and biblical defense—vigorous, eloquent pulpit oratory.
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What I Know About the Dutch
T. DeWitt Talmage's after-dinner speeches praise forebears and Dutch virtues, denounce nativism, and urge Christian hospitality, unity, and national generosity under God's fatherhood.
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Night Scenes of City Life
Collection of T. DeWitt Talmage's sermons on urban vice and reform, paired with a biographical sketch. Warns against gambling, clubs, alcohol, and calls for moral and civic renewal.
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I Decline to Think That the Majority of the Human Race Will Be Finally Discomfited
T. DeWitt Talmage defends the Bible's teaching of real, eternal punishment after death, arguing Christ's fiery language about hell and God's wrath is literal and authoritative.
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A Plague of Unbelief: A Moving Cause of All the Plagues of Cities
Rev. Talmage's sermon "The Plague of Infidelity" denounces skepticism, defends the Bible's truth (Rom. 3), and warns that unbelief brings moral and social ruin.
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Introduction to Golden Fruit Gathered from the Fields of Literature
A home anthology of poetry and music compiled for the fireside, with biographies and full illustrations. Introduced by T. DeWitt Talmage as a treasury of verse and song.
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Talmage on Palestine: A Series of Sermons
T. DeWitt Talmage recounts his first day in Palestine, describing Joppa, local life, and biblical sites. He links travel impressions to Scripture and pastoral lessons.
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Trumpet Peals
Collection of Rev. D. DeWitt Talmage sermons defending Christianity against infidelity and evolution, condemning vices (gambling, intemperance, corrupt literature) and urging repentance.
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