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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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The Reformed Presbyterian and Covenanter, Vol. 1

Lecture on schism in the Presbyterian Church since the 17th‑century Second Reformation. Claims divisions came from abandoning covenants, altering polity, and civil intrusion.

Thomas Sproull, James McLeod Willson ⬩ 1863

Christianity and the Commonwealth: A Lecture Delivered at the Opening of the Session of the Theological Seminary … November 4, 1862

Argues nations must recognize and support Christianity for national welfare; complete separation of religion and state is impracticable, and neutrality favors antichristianity.

Thomas Sproull ⬩ 1862

Agur and His Pupils: A Lecture Delivered at the Opening of the Session of the Theological Seminary of Ref. Presb. Church, in Allegheny, Penn’a, November 8, 1860

Opening lecture (1860) defending seminary education via Agur's Prov. 30. Argues ministerial schools are biblically warranted, stressing human depravity and reliance on divine wisdom.

Thomas Sproull ⬩ 1861

Causes of Fasting and Brotherly Covenant

September 1879 Reformed Presbyterian & Covenanter: synod and presbytery reports, seminary fasting and covenanting, obituary/biography of Dr. Willson, millennial speculation and politics.

Thomas Sproull ⬩ 1879

A Letter on the Late Schism

1840 Reformed Presbyterian synod appendix condemns a sudden schism in which ministers formed an independent presbytery, urges fidelity to church courts and prayer for unity.

Thomas Sproull ⬩ 1840

Address of Dr. J.W. Sproull

John Wallace Sproull ⬩ 1891

Our Indian Population

Rev. Kennedy argues the Old Testament taught belief in bodily resurrection. Rev. Sproull surveys the U.S. Indian population, education, church membership and mission efforts.

John Wallace Sproull ⬩ 1889

John Wallace Sproull

Comprehensive 1888 history of the Reformed Presbyterian Church in America, featuring sketches and biographies of ministers, congregations, missions, institutions, and portraits.

William Melancthon Glasgow, Gorham Dummer Abbott ⬩ 1888

James Sproat, D.D.

Biographical sketches of 18th-century American clergy, detailing ministers' lives, ministries, sermons, and deaths (e.g., James Sproat, John Roan, Charles Beatty).

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1858

Personal Reminiscences of the Life and Times of Gardiner Spring

Autobiographical reminiscences of Gardiner Spring, Brick Presbyterian pastor in New York, recounting family, ministry, revivals, missions, theology, and reflections on aging and providence.

1866

Pulpit Ministrations; or, Sabbath Readings: A Series of Discourses on Christian Doctrine and Duty, Vol. 2

Sabbath sermons by Gardiner Spring on Christian doctrine and duty, emphasizing Christ's comfort, the Word and Spirit, personal holiness, obedience, and the urgency of the gospel.

Gardiner Spring ⬩ 1864

Pulpit Ministrations; or, Sabbath Readings: A Series of Discourses on Christian Doctrine and Duty, Vol. 1

A volume of Gardiner Spring's sermons on Christian doctrine and duty, focusing on God's glory, Christ's work, and practical counsel for holy living.

Gardiner Spring ⬩ 1864

The Mission of Sorrow

Sermon excerpt arguing that sorrow and affliction are God’s witness — chastening that reveals divine providence, combats atheism, and draws mourners to know and trust God.

Gardiner Spring ⬩ 1863

A Funeral Sermon, Occasioned by the Death of the Late Horace Holden

Gardiner Spring's funeral sermon for Horace Holden centers on John 11:35—'Jesus wept'—offering comfort in mourning, emphasizing Christ's sympathy, providence, and Holden's faithful Christian service.

Gardiner Spring ⬩ 1862

State Thanksgiving During the Rebellion, A Sermon

Gardiner Spring’s 1861 Thanksgiving sermon warns against national pride amid the Civil War: do not glory in wisdom, might, or riches, but trust God and seek His favor.

Gardiner Spring ⬩ 1862

The Gospel for the Poor

A sermon arguing that Christianity uniquely brings consolation to the poor and afflicted, fulfilling Isaiah/Luke and proving the gospel's universal efficacy.

John Mitchell Mason, Gardiner Spring ⬩ 1861

Brick Church Memorial

Memorial volume of Dr. Gardiner Spring containing sermons and addresses at the closing of the Brick Church (Beekman St.) and opening at Murray Hill, with church history, installation, and memorial discourses.

Gardiner Spring ⬩ 1861

Gardiner Spring Resolutions on the State of the Country

1862 Old School General Assembly debates the national crisis—setting a day of prayer, affirming loyalty to the Union and government, and restraining divisive official political declarations.

Gardiner Spring ⬩ 1862

Installation Services of the Rev. William J. Hoge, as Associate Pastor of the Brick Presbyterian Church, in the City of New York, May 22, 1859

Installation sermon (1859) urging ministers facing discouragement to embrace their high, responsible office—using Moses' reluctance to teach duty, dependence, and perseverance.

Gardiner Spring, John Michael Krebs, George Potts ⬩ 1859

The Old and the New Church: Two Discourses

Memoir and two sermons (1858) by Gardiner Spring recounting the Brick Presbyterian Church's 88-year history, Revolutionary-era trials, pastoral succession, and dedication of a new church.

Gardiner Spring ⬩ 1858

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The Reformed Presbyterian and Covenanter, Vol. 1

Christianity and the Commonwealth: A Lecture Delivered at the Opening of the Session of the Theological Seminary … November 4, 1862

Agur and His Pupils: A Lecture Delivered at the Opening of the Session of the Theological Seminary of Ref. Presb. Church, in Allegheny, Penn’a, November 8, 1860

Causes of Fasting and Brotherly Covenant

A Letter on the Late Schism

Address of Dr. J.W. Sproull

Our Indian Population

John Wallace Sproull

James Sproat, D.D.

Personal Reminiscences of the Life and Times of Gardiner Spring

Pulpit Ministrations; or, Sabbath Readings: A Series of Discourses on Christian Doctrine and Duty, Vol. 2

Pulpit Ministrations; or, Sabbath Readings: A Series of Discourses on Christian Doctrine and Duty, Vol. 1

The Mission of Sorrow

A Funeral Sermon, Occasioned by the Death of the Late Horace Holden

State Thanksgiving During the Rebellion, A Sermon

The Gospel for the Poor

Brick Church Memorial

Gardiner Spring Resolutions on the State of the Country

Installation Services of the Rev. William J. Hoge, as Associate Pastor of the Brick Presbyterian Church, in the City of New York, May 22, 1859

The Old and the New Church: Two Discourses

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