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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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A Book of Princeton Verse, Vol. 2

1919 anthology of Princeton undergraduate and alumni poetry, with Henry van Dyke's preface praising lyric revival and wartime verse reflecting college life, sacrifice, and patriotism.

Henry Jackson Van Dyke, Jr. ⬩ 1919

The Broken Soldier and the Maid of France

Henry Jackson Van Dyke, Jr. ⬩ 1919

The Valley of Vision: A Book of Romance and Some Half-Told Tales

Van Dyke's The Valley of Vision mixes dreamlike tales and wartime reflection, probing human pride, suffering, and the soul's search for God. A dream warns of man's renouncing God.

Henry Jackson Van Dyke, Jr. ⬩ 1919

What Peace Means

Henry Jackson Van Dyke, Jr. ⬩ 1919

Golden Stars and Other Verses

Collection of Henry van Dyke's 1917–1919 poems reflecting wartime themes—peace, righteous struggle, patriotism, and service (e.g., Red Cross).

Henry Jackson Van Dyke, Jr. ⬩ 1919

Introduction to John B. Frazier, The Navy Chaplain’s Manual

Practical handbook for Navy chaplains on duties, conduct, and pastoral care aboard ship. Emphasizes tact, adaptability, relations with officers, and faithful ministry.

Henry Jackson Van Dyke, Jr. ⬩ 1918

Foreword to Maurice Barrès, The Faith of France

Maurice Barrès compiles WWI letters showing France's diverse spiritual families united in sacrificial faith and 'union sacrée.' He emphasizes the war's spiritual dimension.

Henry Jackson Van Dyke, Jr. ⬩ 1918

American Rights Imperilled: Conscientious Objectors of the Fourth of July Type

1917 Princeton essays urging U.S. entry into WWI to repel German aggression; rejects pacifism and argues force is needed to uphold justice, international law, and lasting peace.

Henry Jackson Van Dyke, Jr. ⬩ 1917

Fighting for Peace

Henry Van Dyke's essays recount his 1913 service as U.S. Minister to the Netherlands, reflecting on diplomacy at The Hague and arguing that durable peace requires justice backed by strength.

Henry Jackson Van Dyke, Jr. ⬩ 1917

The Red Flower: Poems Written in War Time

A 1917 collection of wartime poems by Henry Van Dyke reflecting on World War I—patriotism, battle, loss, and a longing for peace. Includes "The Red Flower," "Stand Fast," and "Lights Out."

Henry Jackson Van Dyke, Jr. ⬩ 1917

Address Delivered at the Aldine Club

1917 Aldine Club address condemning the German government for provoking WWI, cataloguing atrocities and treaty violations, distinguishing the German people from their rulers, and urging U.S. action.

Henry Jackson Van Dyke, Jr. ⬩ 1917

The Music Lover

A music lover escapes the city's noise at a concert, marveling at the orchestra's unity and the conductor's unseen control. He reflects on art's power to restore and human harmony.

Henry Jackson Van Dyke, Jr. ⬩ 1916

The River of Dreams

July 1915 Ohio Educational Monthly issue: poems and articles on the social motive in education, school sanitation and codes, rural hot-lunch programs, reports and examinations.

Henry Jackson Van Dyke, Jr. ⬩ 1915

Texas: A Democratic Ode

Henry Van Dyke's "Texas: A Democratic Ode" celebrates Texas pioneers, the Lone Star's heroism, civic unity after civil war, and the call to education, arts and national faith.

Henry Jackson Van Dyke, Jr. ⬩ 1915

The Lost Boy

A young Nazareth boy gets lost during a Passover pilgrimage to Jerusalem. He witnesses the Temple's bustle, questions the lamb sacrifices, and finds comfort in psalms.

Henry Jackson Van Dyke, Jr. ⬩ 1914

The Grand Canyon and Other Poems

Henry Jackson Van Dyke, Jr. ⬩ 1914

Three Prayers

Ladies' Home Journal celebrates its 30th anniversary with editorials urging renewals and gift subscriptions, reader anecdotes, and three short prayers by Henry Van Dyke (bedtime, night-watch, new-day).

Henry Jackson Van Dyke, Jr. ⬩ 1913

Daybreak in the Grand Canyon of Arizona

A devotional poem marveling at the Grand Canyon as God's handiwork. It moves from vivid natural description to affirmation of divine beauty and purpose.

Henry Jackson Van Dyke, Jr. ⬩ 1913

Sierra Madre

Opening of Ethel Watts Mumford's short story 'How Beelzebub Came to the Convent,' featuring blind Sister Eulalia at the Convent of La Merced; also includes Henry Van Dyke's poem 'Sierra Madre.'

Henry Jackson Van Dyke, Jr. ⬩ 1913

The Lone Star

Excerpt from The Literary Digest (July 5, 1913): critique of the proposed Currency Bill and centralization of banking power; patriotic poetry celebrating Texas, plus ads and reviews.

Henry Jackson Van Dyke, Jr. ⬩ 1913

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