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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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Old Wells Dug Out: Being a Third Series of Sermons by T. De Witt Talmage

T. DeWitt Talmage urges reopening the "old wells" of the Gospel—proclaiming the atonement, offering Christian comfort, and issuing an urgent invitation to repentance and faith in Christ.

Thomas De Witt Talmage ⬩ 1886

“Points;” or, Suggestive Passages, Incidents, and Illustrations, From the Writings of T. De Witt Talmage, D.D.

Thomas De Witt Talmage ⬩ 1874

Fifty Sermons

T. De Witt Talmage urges believers and ministers to stop skimming the shore of faith and "launch out into the deep"—pursue rigorous Bible study and a hardy, active ministry.

Thomas De Witt Talmage ⬩ 1874

One Thousand Gems: Striking Passages, Incidents and Illustrations

Thomas De Witt Talmage ⬩ 1873

Sermons

Thomas De Witt Talmage ⬩ 1875

The Abominations of Modern Society

T. DeWitt Talmage condemns urban abominations—drunkenness, gambling, prostitution, corrupt press—and urges law enforcement, public moral reform, and Christian rescue of victims.

Thomas De Witt Talmage ⬩ 1872

Crumbs Swept Up

19th-century collection of moral sketches and stories—essays, vignettes and sermons—on kindness, ambition, family life, clergy rivalry, and charity.

Thomas De Witt Talmage ⬩ 1870

How?

Sketch of The Independent (founded 1848), its Congregational founders/editors (Bacon, Storrs, Thompson), Henry Ward Beecher’s later editorship, and its abolitionist, ecumenical editorial stance.

Thomas De Witt Talmage ⬩ 1869

Hobbies

1868 magazine essay on books, reading, and 'hobbies.' It urges balanced, cultured reading and warns against obsessive single-topic pursuits and perpetual complaining.

Thomas De Witt Talmage ⬩ 1868

At Woodside

Harper's 1867 essay "At Woodside" celebrates country life, contrasting rural peace with city bustle and using pastoral, biblical imagery.

Thomas De Witt Talmage ⬩ 1867

“Good Cheer”:A Sermon Preached in the First Reformed Dutch Church of Philadelphia, May 18th, 1862

T. De Witt Talmage's 1862 commemorative sermon "Good Cheer" celebrates a court-restored Reformed Dutch church, urging trust in God's providence and renewed mission and worship.

Thomas De Witt Talmage ⬩ 1862

Rev. Samuel Kennedy Talmage

Necrology of the Synod of Georgia (1867). Memorial biographies of deceased Presbyterian ministers, detailing lives, ministries, and educational service (e.g. Samuel K. Talmage).

John Simpson Wilson ⬩ 1869

Sketch of the Life of Rev. Willard Preston, D.D.

Preface and biographical sketch introducing Rev. Willard Preston's collected sermons. Includes discourses on salvation, the atonement, faith, prayer, heaven, and pastoral life.

Samuel Kennedy Talmage ⬩ 1857

The Life of Archibald Alexander, D.D.

Argues the Trinity is beyond human reason and known only by revelation. Reviews Archibald Alexander’s life, ministry, and his defense of infant baptism while deeming immersion non-essential.

Samuel Kennedy Talmage ⬩ 1854

Patience Essential to Success: A Commencement Discourse Preached in the College Chapel of the Forsyth Female Collegiate Institute, July 9th, 1854

1854 commencement sermon urging patient, persevering Christian growth—'bring forth fruit with patience.' Argues lasting character, intellect, and service arise from steady, laborious endurance.

Samuel Kennedy Talmage ⬩ 1854

A Proper Early Training and Its Priceless Value: A Discourse Delivered in the Chapel of the Greensboro’ Female College, June 23rd, 1853

Samuel Kennedy Talmage ⬩ 1853

Man His Brother’s Keeper: An Address Delivered in the Chapel of the Presbyterian Collegiate Female Institute, at Talladega, Alabama, … August 22nd, 1851

Samuel Kennedy Talmage ⬩ 1852

Our Saviour’s Example: A Discourse Delivered at LaGrange Female Institute, November 28th, 1847

Samuel K. Talmage's 1847 sermon urges Christians to follow Christ's human example—filial obedience, civic duty, industry, and holy character—showing example outweighs mere precept.

Samuel Kennedy Talmage ⬩ 1848

A Lecture Delivered Before the Georgia Historical Society, February 29th and March 4th, 1844, on the Subject of Education

Samuel K. Talmage's 1844 address to the Georgia Historical Society advocates vigorous education—early training of children, public schooling, and civic improvement rooted in history and virtue.

Samuel Kennedy Talmage ⬩ 1844

Mr. Taggart’s Address to His Constituents, on the Subject of Impressments

Taggart addresses constituents on British impressment, arguing many impressed seamen were foreigners using forged US protections. He warns of the war's risks and urges cautious, evidence-based policy.

Samuel Taggart ⬩ 1813

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