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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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Twenty-Five Sermons on the Holy Land

Talmage urges spiritual readiness for death and heaven using a sea-voyage metaphor: Scripture as compass, faith as sail, hope as anchor. A benediction as he departs for the Holy Land.

Thomas De Witt Talmage ⬩ 1890

Hearty Words of Wisdom, Courage, Experience, Confidence, Hope, Inspiration, Comfort and Love to All People: From the Writings of T. De Witt Talmage, D.D.

A collection of T. DeWitt Talmage sermons offering practical Christian counsel to professions and society—church life, work, labor, temperance, charity, and civic duty.

Thomas De Witt Talmage ⬩ 1889

Our Marvellous Times: Being a Seventh Series of Sermons, by the Rev. T. De Witt Talmage

Talmage's sermon 'Our Marvellous Times' surveys 19th-century calamities and blessings, urging vigilance amid apocalyptic signs while celebrating missionary and Christian advance.

Thomas De Witt Talmage ⬩ 1889

The Pathway of Life

Introduction to The Pathway of Life urging homes to use wholesome pictures and Scripture to cultivate cheerfulness, gratitude, and holy character across generations.

Thomas De Witt Talmage ⬩ 1889

Gathered Gems: A Series of Popular Sermons

Talmage urges men to seek God's guidance in choosing a wife. He warns against worldly or mismatched marriages and praises virtuous, prayerful women and wholesome homes.

Thomas De Witt Talmage ⬩ 1889

The Firm of Push & Pull

1889 Sunday Magazine pieces: a medieval Yule/Arthurian poem, T. DeWitt Talmage's sermon urging industrious action ('Push & Pull') and advocating women's role in ministry, plus a children's homecoming poem.

Thomas De Witt Talmage ⬩ 1889

The Constellations of the Redeemed

Profiles Abigail (1 Sam. 25) and presents a sermon on Christian influence—example, prayer, and admonition—promising that those who turn many to righteousness will "shine as the stars" (Dan. 12).

Thomas De Witt Talmage ⬩ 1889

Ye Shall Find Rest for Your Souls

Devotional reflections on Christ's invitation 'Come unto me,' offering comfort and rest for the weary with pastoral commentary and encouragement.

Thomas De Witt Talmage ⬩ 1889

Sermons on the Labor Question

Sermon warns against anarchy amid the Labor vs. Capital conflict, urges the Church to mediate as peacemaker, stresses mutual dependence of labor and capital, and counsels steady work.

Thomas De Witt Talmage ⬩ 1888

The Christian Reward

Commemorative sermon thanking God for His presence and power in church, nation, and personal life; calls for gratitude, faithful service, and union with Christ.

Thomas De Witt Talmage ⬩ 1888

Christian Hospitality

Discusses preaching's role in Christ's plan, urges Christian hospitality, and offers pastoral counsel to youth to unite with Christ, serve the church, and avoid cliques.

Thomas De Witt Talmage ⬩ 1888

The Angels of the Grass

Discusses preaching's place in Christ's plan; Talmage's 'Angels of the Grass' draws spiritual lessons from flowers on God's providence, comfort at weddings and funerals, and resurrection.

Thomas De Witt Talmage ⬩ 1888

The Christian’s Habitation

1888 sermon selections urging Christian homes and family worship, advocating total prohibition, counsel for new converts, and comfort in affliction—calling for daily piety and steadfast faith.

Thomas De Witt Talmage ⬩ 1888

March 2, 1888 Letter to Frances E. Willard

Frances E. Willard defends women's right to preach, offering testimonies, letters, and theological argumentation and citing scriptural support (Galatians 3:28).

Thomas De Witt Talmage ⬩ 1888

Social Dynamite; or, the Wickedness of Modern Society

Collection of T. DeWitt Talmage sermons exposing modern social evils—drunkenness, gambling, immorality, fashion, clubs, divorce—and urging Christian reform, temperance, and public virtue.

Thomas De Witt Talmage ⬩ 1888

Beautiful Thoughts: By the Best Authors

Anthology of poetry, prose, hymns, and illustrations for home and devotion—classic poems, sermons, and songs compiled for family reading, worship, and reflection.

Thomas De Witt Talmage ⬩ 1888

A Woman’s Inalienable Right

Reflections on America's Centennial, the primacy of home and woman's role, and pastoral guidance. Includes a family-worship program and counsel on ministry discipline.

Thomas De Witt Talmage ⬩ 1887

Intemperance Degrades

Baccalaureate sermon urging responsibility with opportunity (Luke 12:48); an impassioned temperance denunciation of intemperance; and a call to attend stormy-night prayer meetings.

Thomas De Witt Talmage ⬩ 1887

Revolutionary Religion

1887 sermons urging family worship and Sunday-school instruction, reflecting on Peter's impulsive vows (John 18) and a lesson on Israel in Egypt (Exod. 1, 12).

Thomas De Witt Talmage ⬩ 1887

My First Cigar

1887 magazine miscellany: Helen Campbell asks whether American women are overdressed; also a boyhood cigar anecdote and a forest nature sketch — social and moral reflections.

Thomas De Witt Talmage ⬩ 1887

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