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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.
August 15, 1808 Letter to Archibald Alexander
Excerpt from James W. Alexander's 1857 Life of Archibald Alexander. Letters (1808–1810) recount a suppressed religious novel 'Eudocia,' theological projects on liberty and the doctrine of election, and church affairs.
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The Faithful Preacher: A Sermon, Delivered Before the Presbytery of Hanover, at Bethesda, October 23, 1807 [VRM]
Sermon urging ministers to emulate Micaiah's faithfulness: preach God's truth despite opposition; prepare by prayerful, diligent study of Scripture and avoid speculative systems.
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The Happiness of Early Religion
Excerpt from the Virginia Religious Magazine: a biography of Rev. William Tennent recounting a suspended-animation vision of heaven, followed by a hymn urging youthful devotion to God.
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Hymns
Article argues that all Scripture—both Old and New—is divinely inspired; God superintended every part, though the Spirit's agency varied by passage.
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On the Scriptural Foundation for Celebrating the First Day of the Week, as the Christian Sabbath
Argues from Scripture that Christians should observe the first day (the Lord's Day) in commemoration of Christ's resurrection, and offers pastoral counsel on new converts' discouragements.
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On the Best Manner of Preaching the Gospel
Affirms human depravity and core gospel truths (Trinity, atonement, regeneration). Advises ministers to preach the gospel truly, plainly, demonstratively, boldly and humbly.
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On Self-Examination
A pastoral call to solemn self-examination: test whether you are truly in the faith by evidence of love to God, genuine repentance, persevering faith, and obedient fruit.
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The Humanity of Christ
Selections from The Independent: poems on death and sunset, essays on celebrating Columbus and the rise of modern journalism, plus vivid Exposition travel sketches.
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Meditations on the Bible Heaven
Meditations on the Bible's teaching about Heaven, death, and resurrection offering comfort to the bereaved. Affirms personal immortality, resurrection bodies, and heavenly reunion with Christ.
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Prohibition in Politics - Question: Ought Prohibition to Be Made a Political Question? If So, With What Limitations?
Argues prohibition is a remedial legal measure to be advanced by shaping public opinion within existing major parties, not by forming a separate Prohibition party.
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The Law of the Federal Judiciary: A Treatise on the Provisions of the Constitution, the Law of Congress, and the Judicial Decisions …
1883 treatise on the U.S. federal judiciary analyzing constitutional provisions, congressional statutes, and court decisions; covers jurisdiction, federal courts, removals, equity, and procedure.
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The Talmage Case, and the Complainants Before the Synod of Long Island
Examination of the Talmage case before the Synod of Long Island, contesting the Presbytery's acquittal and outlining Book of Discipline procedures, presumption of innocence, and justice.
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The Legal-Tender Acts, Considered in Relation to Their Constitutionality and Their Political Economy
Study of the 1862–63 Legal Tender Acts: examines their constitutionality, conflicting Supreme Court rulings, Federal Convention debates, and the political economy of paper money.
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The Money of the World
19th-century periodical featuring poems, Louisa M. Alcott’s satirical chapter 'Transcendental Wild Oats' about a utopian/transcendental commune, plus theological and social essays.
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