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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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Eighty Years: Embracing a History of Presbyterianism in Baltimore, With an Appendix

Eighty-year history of Presbyterianism in Baltimore (to 1899), detailing church histories, ministerial sketches and biographies, civic influence, charity, the Civil War, and church unity.

Joseph Tate Smith ⬩ 1899

On the Day of Judgment, the Wicked, Both Soul and Body, Will Be Banished from the Presence of the Lord, Into Everlasting Destruction

Argues for the Westminster eschatology: souls are naturally immortal, death ends probation, the righteous await resurrection in glory, the wicked suffer eternal punishment; denies any second probation.

Joseph Tate Smith ⬩ 1891

The Sermon Preached by the Moderator, Rev. J.T. Smith, D.D., of Baltimore, MD., at the Opening of the … General Assembly, on Thursday, May 17, 1888 …

Sermon at the 1888 Centennial General Assembly (Presbyterian), celebrating church history, providence, and missionary growth. It traces Presbyterian roots from Britain to America and honors the Westminster legacy.

Joseph Tate Smith ⬩ 1888

Address on the Acts and Deliverances of the General Assembly of the Old School Presbyterian Church, During the Past Five Years, on the State of the Country

1866 address by Rev. Joseph T. Smith on the Old School Presbyterian General Assembly's wartime Acts, disputing the Church's authority to pronounce political loyalty to the Union.

Joseph Tate Smith ⬩ 1866

A Discourse on the Life and Character of the Rev. Henry V.D. Johns, D.D.: Late Rector of Emanuel Church, Baltimore

Memorial sermon for Rev. Henry V. D. Johns praising his character, ministry, and piety. Emphasizes living for Christ and that ‘to die is gain’ (Phil. 1:21).

Joseph Tate Smith ⬩ 1859

The Worth of the Soul

Argues the supreme value of the human soul above worldly gain, detailing its nature, capacities and immortality. Urges care for its eternal destiny—heaven or hell.

Joseph Tate Smith ⬩ 1861

History of Jefferson College

History of Jefferson College and Canonsburg Academy tracing early "log-cabin" schools, founders, trustees, presidents, and biographical sketches of pioneer Presbyterian ministers and educators.

Joseph Smith ⬩ 1857

Old Redstone; or, Historical Sketches of Western Presbyterianism, Its Early Ministers, Its Perilous Times, and Its First Records

A historical and biographical account of early Western Presbyterianism (Old Redstone Presbytery), profiling ministers, congregations, sacramental life, and presbytery records.

Joseph Smith ⬩ 1854

Life and Times of the Rev. Joseph Smith

Biography of Rev. Joseph Smith, an early Presbyterian minister who helped found churches in Western Pennsylvania. Sketches his education, ministry, piety, and influence on western settlements.

Joseph Smith ⬩ 1854

The Westminster Confession and Catechisms

Two essays: one on the risks and virtues of missionary life; the other defending the Westminster Confession as a scriptural, rational, and broad standard amid Calvinist–Arminian debate.

Jonathan Ritchie Smith ⬩ 1899

The Second and Third Epistles of John

Survey of evidence for authorship and canonicity of 2nd and 3rd John—manuscripts, early fathers, the Peshitta, and the debate over 'the elder' vs John the apostle.

Jonathan Ritchie Smith ⬩ 1897

The Doctrine of Judgment in the Fourth Gospel

Analyzes judgment in the Fourth Gospel, showing Christ as appointed Judge in unity with the Father. Contrasts revelation's saving light with condemnation for unbelief.

Jonathan Ritchie Smith ⬩ 1895

Jehovah-Jireh: A Discourse Commemorative of the Twenty-Seventh Anniversary of the Organization of the Fourth Presbyterian Church, Washington, D.C.

Anniversary discourse (1855) commemorating the 27th year of Fourth Presbyterian Church, Washington, tracing its 1828 founding, trustees' records, organization, and God's providence.

John Cross Smith ⬩ 1855

The Bible — Woman’s Record: A Discourse Occasioned by the Death of Mrs. Mary Gideon, Delivered …., on Fourteenth Day of August, 1853

Funeral sermon honoring Mary Gideon as 'a mother in Israel,' likening her to Deborah for piety, enterprise, and devoted service in church life and prayer.

John Cross Smith ⬩ 1853

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Eighty Years: Embracing a History of Presbyterianism in Baltimore, With an Appendix

On the Day of Judgment, the Wicked, Both Soul and Body, Will Be Banished from the Presence of the Lord, Into Everlasting Destruction

The Sermon Preached by the Moderator, Rev. J.T. Smith, D.D., of Baltimore, MD., at the Opening of the … General Assembly, on Thursday, May 17, 1888 …

Address on the Acts and Deliverances of the General Assembly of the Old School Presbyterian Church, During the Past Five Years, on the State of the Country

A Discourse on the Life and Character of the Rev. Henry V.D. Johns, D.D.: Late Rector of Emanuel Church, Baltimore

The Worth of the Soul

History of Jefferson College

Old Redstone; or, Historical Sketches of Western Presbyterianism, Its Early Ministers, Its Perilous Times, and Its First Records

Life and Times of the Rev. Joseph Smith

The Westminster Confession and Catechisms

The Second and Third Epistles of John

The Doctrine of Judgment in the Fourth Gospel

Jehovah-Jireh: A Discourse Commemorative of the Twenty-Seventh Anniversary of the Organization of the Fourth Presbyterian Church, Washington, D.C.

The Bible — Woman’s Record: A Discourse Occasioned by the Death of Mrs. Mary Gideon, Delivered …., on Fourteenth Day of August, 1853

Evangelistic Work

The Fundamental Principle of the Covenanter Church

John Calvin Smith

History of Slippery Rock & Portersville Cong.

John Blair Smith, D.D.

Biography of John Blair Smith

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