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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.
Swift Memorial Institute
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Report on the Presbyterian Board's aid to colleges, highlighting Swift Memorial Institute for freedmen in Rogersville, Tenn., its funding needs and Sabbath-school mission scope.
Samples from Our Letter File
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March 1894 reports: Indiana's resources and growth; letters on freedmen and Indian missions, church schools, fires, and French moves in Timbuktu.
The Outlook
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Overview of the Freedmen's Board finances amid a downturn; urges prayer and increased giving—especially from affluent men—to sustain domestic mission work.
What an Elder Did for the Freedmen
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Overview urging greater support for home and foreign missions, with a special appeal for the Freedmen. Calls elders and congregations to back pastors' appeals and notes summer Sabbath-school work.
Important: Do Not Forget the Freedmen
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Meditation on the approaching 'day'—the hope of resurrection—and an urgent appeal to support the financially distressed Freedmen's Board, schools, and scholarships.
A Special Case
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Reports on Presbyterian mission work at home and abroad (Rhodesia, China, Japan), urgent appeals for a church and school for freedmen in Birmingham, and Albion Academy's growth and needs.
Fighting Against Growth
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Argues the Freedmen's Board is stifling church growth by denying funds for new missions, schools, and churches; urges congregations to support and advance mission work.
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