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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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God’s Rule for Christian Giving: A Practical Essay on the Science of Christian Economy

Practical essay advocating a divinely ordained, systematic rule for Christian giving. Grounds stewardship in Scripture and primitive church practice, urging regular Sabbath offerings to fund missions and ministry.

William Speer ⬩ 1875

The Great Revival of 1800

Account of the Great Revival of 1800 in the United States: providential preparations, outbreaks of conversion, social effects, and links to earlier revivals.

William Speer ⬩ 1872

The Oldest and Newest Empire: China and the United States

Missionary survey of China (history, people, customs) and US–China relations, urging fair treatment of Chinese immigrants and Christian educational and evangelistic efforts.

William Speer ⬩ 1870

Semicentenary Review: A Practical Summary of the Principles and Work of the Board of Education of the Presbyterian Church…

Semicentenary proceedings (1869) of the Presbyterian Board of Education, recounting its 1819 founding to train ministers amid revival-era missionary zeal.

William Speer ⬩ 1869

Democracy of the Chinese

Harper's (Nov 1868) pieces: one on fish-culture in America; an essay analyzing Chinese political institutions, village communes, and education as foundations of popular freedom.

William Speer ⬩ 1868

The Lessons of 1860: A Discourse Delivered Before the Young Men’s Christian Association of St. Paul, Minnesota, … Feb. 3, 1861

William Speer ⬩ 1861

An Answer to the Common Objections to Chinese Testimony; and an Earnest Appeal to the Legislature of California for Their Protection by Our Law

Rev. William Speer (1857) urges California legislators to admit Chinese testimony and protect Chinese residents, answering objections about pagan oaths and cultural differences.

William Speer ⬩ 1857

An Humble Plea, Addressed to the Legislature of California, in Behalf of the Immigrants from the Empire of China to this State

1856 plea to the California legislature urging fair treatment of Chinese immigrants, opposing discriminatory taxes and licenses, refuting the 'coolie' slur, and citing economic and Christian moral arguments.

William Speer ⬩ 1856

Remarks of the Chinese Merchants of San Francisco upon Governor Bigler’s Message

William Speer ⬩ 1855

China and California:Their Relations Past and Present. A Lecture, in Conclusion of a Series in Relation to the Chinese People, Delivered …, June 28, 1853

1853 lecture by Rev. William Speer linking China and California: argues Asiatic (Chinese) origins for American peoples, cites Fusang traditions, and urges missionary concern for Chinese immigrants.

William Speer ⬩ 1853

China and California

1853 Princeton Review piece by missionary William Speer on Chinese in California. Compares Chinese and ancient American cultures and argues possible pre-Columbian contact.

William Speer ⬩ 1853

Studies of the Man Paul

A sympathetic study of Paul's personality—his youth, education, Pharisaic roots, Roman citizenship, and spiritual development. Designed to help Christians understand and imitate him.

Robert Elliott Speer ⬩ 1900

The Iniquity of Christian Missions in China

Speer rebuts critics of Protestant missions in China, defending missionaries' treaty rights and conduct. He highlights their language work, schools, hospitals, and civilizing influence.

Robert Elliott Speer ⬩ 1900

“Remember Jesus Christ,” and Other Talks About Christ and the Christian Life

A devotional exhortation to "Remember Jesus Christ" as a simple, practical rule of life. Paul’s counsel is presented as a transforming discipline shaping conduct, service, and restraint.

Robert Elliott Speer ⬩ 1899

The Religious Paper the Young Man Wants

Table of contents and excerpts from The Evangelist (Dec 28, 1899) with reports on foreign missions, church news, and editorials about religious weeklies and youth readership.

Robert Elliott Speer ⬩ 1899

Christianity in Our Colleges

1899 Evangelist issue covering Dewey's homecoming, missions and finances, and Robert E. Speer's piece arguing colleges are crucial to the Church—urging campus Bible study and revivals.

Robert Elliott Speer ⬩ 1899

Christ Calling from Korea

1899 Evangelist issue: missionary reports from Korea and China, foreign-mission updates and Women's Board notes, plus news on a hotel fire, Philippines and Cuba, and an editorial on the Atonement.

Robert Elliott Speer ⬩ 1899

A Memorial of a True Life: A Biography of Hugh McAllister Beaver

Memorial biography of Hugh McAllister Beaver with sketches of college Christian men, emphasizing youthful piety, devotion, sanctification, and sacrificial Christian service.

Robert Elliott Speer ⬩ 1898

Missions and Politics in Asia: Studies of the Spirit of the Eastern Peoples, the Present Making of History in Asia, and the Part Therein of Christian Missions

Speer's lectures survey missions and politics across Asia—Persia, China, Japan, Korea—arguing Christianity's role amid imperial power, cultural systems, and religious change.

Robert Elliott Speer ⬩ 1898

The Presbyterian Churches and Foreign Missions

Address urging Presbyterian churches to embrace foreign missions, affirm Christ's exclusive lordship, and condemn indifference as a betrayal of Christian duty.

Robert Elliott Speer ⬩ 1898

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God’s Rule for Christian Giving: A Practical Essay on the Science of Christian Economy

The Great Revival of 1800

The Oldest and Newest Empire: China and the United States

Semicentenary Review: A Practical Summary of the Principles and Work of the Board of Education of the Presbyterian Church…

Democracy of the Chinese

The Lessons of 1860: A Discourse Delivered Before the Young Men’s Christian Association of St. Paul, Minnesota, … Feb. 3, 1861

An Answer to the Common Objections to Chinese Testimony; and an Earnest Appeal to the Legislature of California for Their Protection by Our Law

An Humble Plea, Addressed to the Legislature of California, in Behalf of the Immigrants from the Empire of China to this State

Remarks of the Chinese Merchants of San Francisco upon Governor Bigler’s Message

China and California:Their Relations Past and Present. A Lecture, in Conclusion of a Series in Relation to the Chinese People, Delivered …, June 28, 1853

China and California

Studies of the Man Paul

The Iniquity of Christian Missions in China

“Remember Jesus Christ,” and Other Talks About Christ and the Christian Life

The Religious Paper the Young Man Wants

Christianity in Our Colleges

Christ Calling from Korea

A Memorial of a True Life: A Biography of Hugh McAllister Beaver

Missions and Politics in Asia: Studies of the Spirit of the Eastern Peoples, the Present Making of History in Asia, and the Part Therein of Christian Missions

The Presbyterian Churches and Foreign Missions

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