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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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Christ Stilling the Tempest: A Sermon Preached … the American Seamen’s Friend Society at the First Presbyterian Church of Edgewater, Staten Island, N.Y.

Sermon on Matthew 8:23–27 urging obedient discipleship amid trials; Christ’s humanity and deity are shown in calming the storm, prompting humble faith and prayer.

Joel Edson Rockwell ⬩ 1879

Centennial Discourse: History of the First Presbyterian Church, Edgewater, Staten Island

1876 centennial sermon tracing First Presbyterian Church, Edgewater's colonial origins with Waldensian and Huguenot settlers, affirming God's providence and Presbyterian polity.

Joel Edson Rockwell ⬩ 1876

The Diamond in the Cage; or, Hours with the Children

A children's devotional presenting the soul's nature and value through stories (Koh-i-noor, sailor, Philippi). It urges personal piety and Sabbath-school instruction.

Joel Edson Rockwell ⬩ 1872

Seed Thoughts, or, Selections from Caryl’s Exposition of Job

Introduction and analysis of Joseph Caryl's massive Puritan Exposition on Job, highlighting themes of affliction, patience, God's providence, sovereignty, and pastoral instruction.

Joel Edson Rockwell ⬩ 1869

The Christian’s Work and Rest: A Sermon Preached in the Central Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn, May 20th, 1866, on the Occasion of the Death of Warren Rockwell

A funeral sermon (Acts 13:36) urging faithful obedience in daily duties and trust in death as a blessed sleep leading to eternal rest. Exemplifies David and commemorates Warren Rockwell.

Joel Edson Rockwell ⬩ 1866

Fruitfulness in Old Age: A Sermon Preached in the Central Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn, November 12, 1865; in the Occasion of the Death of John Morris

A funeral sermon on Psalm 92:12–14: the righteous, justified by Christ, grow, flourish and bear fruit into old age through means of grace. Illustrated by the life of John Morris.

Joel Edson Rockwell ⬩ 1865

Sermon on the Death of President Abraham Lincoln

A funeral sermon on Lincoln's assassination: reflects on God's providence, national sins (slavery, Sabbath neglect), urges trust in God and calls for just punishment of treason.

Joel Edson Rockwell ⬩ 1865

The Ships of Tarshish: A Sermon Preached at the Annual Collection for the Amer. Sea. Fr. Soc. in the Central Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn

Defends Scripture against modern scientific infidelity. Sermon on Isaiah 60 urges sailors as global agents in God's coming restoration and missions.

Joel Edson Rockwell ⬩ 1864

The Day at Hand: An Address Delivered Before the Synod of New York

An 1862 sermon encouraging faith amid turmoil, celebrating global missionary progress and Divine providence, and urging the Church to press the Great Commission in expectation of Christ’s coming kingdom.

Joel Edson Rockwell ⬩ 1862

Conversion of the Sailor: A Sermon Preached at the Annual Collection for the Sailor in the Central Pres. Church, Brooklyn

Joel Edson Rockwell ⬩ 1861

Scenes and Impressions Abroad

Rev. J. E. Rockwell's travel lectures recount a European tour: sea voyages, Sabbath services and sermons, and vivid observations of churches, cathedrals, and religious life.

Joel Edson Rockwell ⬩ 1860

Sketches of the Presbyterian Church

Youth-oriented sketches defending Presbyterianism as primitive and apostolic; summarizes its history, principles, polity (elders/presbyters), worship, and reforms.

Joel Edson Rockwell ⬩ 1854

Thoughts by the Sea Shore

Urges country Christians to support seamen's missions and offers sea-born meditations on God's majesty and repentance. Includes a providential rescue account and an atheist anecdote.

Joel Edson Rockwell ⬩ 1850

The Young People’s Movement — Results and the Outlook

Ten-year review: the Young People's Christian Union promoted practical piety, responsibility, Bible study, missionary zeal, stewardship, and denominational loyalty; future hopes include revival and some risks.

William John Robinson ⬩ 1899

The Psalter of the United Presbyterian Church of North America

United Presbyterian Psalter (1887) containing metrical Psalm texts with musical tunes and a committee preface. A revised congregational psalm-book for public worship.

William John Robinson ⬩ 1887

Rev. William Robinson

Entry from the Presbyterian Encyclopedia (ed. Alfred Nevin) documenting the Presbyterian Church in the U.S., its assemblies, and biographical sketches of ministers such as Rev. William Robinson.

Alfred Nevin ⬩ 1884

William Robinson

Biographical sketch of William Robinson: his conversion, itinerant Presbyterian ministry and revival labors in colonial America, and influence on Samuel Davies.

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1858

William Robinson

Biographical sketches of early Presbyterian ministers William Robinson and Charles Beatty, recounting their ministries, travels, and roles in colonial revivals (Great Awakening).

Richard Webster ⬩ 1857

The Rev. Wm. Robinson

Sketch of Rev. William Robinson, Log College alumnus and itinerant Presbyterian evangelist whose 1740s ministry in Virginia and the Carolinas sparked notable revivals and conversions.

Archibald Alexander, D.D., LL.D. ⬩ 1845

To Know the Love of Christ

Sermon on Eph. 3:17–19: Christ's love is infinite and mysterious yet knowable; by the Spirit and being rooted in love believers experience it and are filled with God's fullness.

John Robinson ⬩ 1888

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Christ Stilling the Tempest: A Sermon Preached … the American Seamen’s Friend Society at the First Presbyterian Church of Edgewater, Staten Island, N.Y.

Centennial Discourse: History of the First Presbyterian Church, Edgewater, Staten Island

The Diamond in the Cage; or, Hours with the Children

Seed Thoughts, or, Selections from Caryl’s Exposition of Job

The Christian’s Work and Rest: A Sermon Preached in the Central Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn, May 20th, 1866, on the Occasion of the Death of Warren Rockwell

Fruitfulness in Old Age: A Sermon Preached in the Central Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn, November 12, 1865; in the Occasion of the Death of John Morris

Sermon on the Death of President Abraham Lincoln

The Ships of Tarshish: A Sermon Preached at the Annual Collection for the Amer. Sea. Fr. Soc. in the Central Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn

The Day at Hand: An Address Delivered Before the Synod of New York

Conversion of the Sailor: A Sermon Preached at the Annual Collection for the Sailor in the Central Pres. Church, Brooklyn

Scenes and Impressions Abroad

Sketches of the Presbyterian Church

Thoughts by the Sea Shore

The Young People’s Movement — Results and the Outlook

The Psalter of the United Presbyterian Church of North America

Rev. William Robinson

William Robinson

William Robinson

The Rev. Wm. Robinson

To Know the Love of Christ

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