Introduction to John Kennedy, The Four Gospels
Examines manuscript and patristic evidence for the four Gospels' age and authorship, tracing them from fourth-century MSS back to apostolic eyewitness testimony.
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Archives
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.
Introduction to John Kennedy, The Four Gospels
Biographical Sketch of Benjamin Holt Rice, D.D.
Discusses the obduracy of the human heart—its resistance to divine instruction—and presents a biographical sketch of Presbyterian minister Benjamin Holt Rice, his ministry, revivals, and trials.
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May 4, 1854 Letter to William B. Sprague
Biographical sketch of Rev. John Blair Hoge (1790–1826): his education, ministry, character, health decline and death; praised for eloquent preaching and devout example.
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April 19, 1854 Letter to William B. Sprague
Biographical sketches of Presbyterian ministers (Henry Patillo, James Latta) recounting their education, ministry labors, writings, character, and deaths in early American church history.
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Hon. Hiram R. Revels, D.D.
Concise biography of Hiram R. Revels: AME minister, educator and the first Black U.S. Senator (1870–71), who organized churches and schools for freedmen during and after the Civil War.
March 16, 1870 Speech
Record of 1870 Congressional debates on land-patent bills and Reconstruction, featuring Senator Revels' appeal for protection and rights of freedmen and loyal citizens in Georgia.
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George Lawson’s Practical Expositions of the Whole Books of Ruth and Esther
George Lawson's practical expositions on Ruth and Esther, including lectures, three sermons on parental duties (Eph. 6:4), and a memoir of the author. Devotional, pastoral commentary.
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A Metrical Version of the Song of Solomon
A. Moody Stuart's exhaustive, allegorical exposition of the Song of Solomon, offering verse-by-verse Christ-centered interpretation with devotional and practical application.
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Ralph Wardlaw’s Lectures, Expository and Practical, on the book of Ecclesiastes
1868 edition of Ralph Wardlaw's expository lectures on Ecclesiastes, with publisher's preface and lectures arguing 'all is vanity' and urging 'fear God and keep his commandments.'
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New Versions of the Psalms for Children Wanted
Urges parents' primary duty for children's religious education and home training; calls for Psalm versions adapted to children; includes a pastor's missionary farewell.
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Dr. John Banks, Jr.
Argues parents bear the primary duty for children's religious education rather than outsourcing to Sabbath schools; urges family instruction and child-friendly versions of the Psalms to engage youth.
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On the Amendments of the Constitution of the United States, Proposed by a “Religious Council,” at Pittsburgh
Urges immediate repentance, refuting excuses that delay salvation. Critiques a Pittsburgh "Religious Council" plan to amend the U.S. Constitution to recognize God/Christ, warning of church-state overreach.
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The Proposed Amendments of the Metrical Version of the Psalms Amended
1863 critique of proposed amendments to the metrical Psalms, defending euphony, grammatical fidelity, and better versification. Discusses alternative renderings for Psalms 1–7 and 99–100.
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On the Importance of a Proper Sabbath-School, Bible-Class, and Congregational Literature, to the Forming of Enlightened and Efficient Christians
Commentary on the Confession's Chapter III asserting God's eternal decree, election and reprobation. Followed by practical guidance on Sabbath‑school libraries and teacher-led reading to form youth.
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The Bible
Review of Dean Trench's commentary on the Epistles to the Seven Churches (Revelation 2–3), followed by devotional poems on Scripture, prayer, and heavenly consolation.
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The True Psalmody; or, The Bible Psalms the Church’s Only Manual of Praise
A vigorous defense of exclusive use of the inspired Biblical Psalms (Scottish/Westminster version) in public worship, arguing they uniquely reveal Christ and preserve doctrinal purity.
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The True Psalmody; or, The Bible Psalms the Church’s Only Manual of Praise
1859 Reformed Presbyterian defense of exclusive use of the biblical Psalms in public worship. Argues the Psalms are divinely appointed for church praise and rejects human-composed hymns.
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History and Aims
History and mission of Lincoln University (formerly Ashmun Institute): educating and Christianizing African American men, training ministers and teachers, campus, faculty, and appeals for support.
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Lincoln University
Editorial praises missionary generosity and a unifying church magazine; highlights Lincoln University's training of Black ministers and urges Christian support for racial uplift through education.
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