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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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Letter on Colonization

1835 Literary & Theological Review: an essay on instructing the deaf and a Letter on Colonization arguing that relocating free Black Americans to Africa (Liberia) is a Christian, philanthropic enterprise.

Alexander Moncrief Proudfit ⬩ 1835

July 1, 1835 Letter to George Thompson

Dr. Proudfit's 1835 letter defends the American Colonization Society as a Christian, philanthropic effort to civilize and evangelize Africa and rebuts anti‑colonization accusations.

Alexander Moncrief Proudfit ⬩ 1835

May 6, 1833 Letter to Robert Finley

Report from The Colonizationist (May 1833) defending the Colonization Society, listing emigrants bound for Liberia and testimonials, arguing opposition will ultimately strengthen the cause.

Alexander Moncrief Proudfit ⬩ 1833

April 4, 1832 Letter to William B. Sprague

Proudfit reviews American revivals, urges catechetical youth instruction and diligent pastoral study, praises Puritan methods, and warns against excesses of protracted meetings and hasty admissions.

Alexander Moncrief Proudfit ⬩ 1832

The Agency of God in the Elevation of Man: A Sermon

Commemorative 1828 sermon on DeWitt Clinton's death arguing that God sovereignly 'makes great' men, allotting diverse gifts and raising leaders by providence for public good.

Alexander Moncrief Proudfit ⬩ 1828

A Knowledge of the Bible Important to Youth, Considered in Its Moral and Political Tendency: A Sermon

Sermon urging schools and parents to teach youth the Bible: it's authoritative history, moral guide, and sublime revelation (creation, commandments). A duty to instruct children.

Alexander Moncrief Proudfit ⬩ 1824

The Universal Extension of Messiah’s Kingdom: A Sermon

1822 sermon arguing for the universal extension of Christ's kingdom, grounded in Scripture and divine providence, to be achieved through preaching and the Spirit until all nations hear.

Alexander Moncrief Proudfit ⬩ 1822

Lectures on the Parables: To Which Are Added Some Occasional Discourses

Alexander Moncrief Proudfit ⬩ 1820

A Series of Discourses on the Leading Doctrines and Duties of Christianity, Vol. 4

Preface and first sermon urging readers to seek the 'one thing needful'—salvation in Christ. Exposes spiritual sleep, warns against delay, and calls sinners to repent and trust Christ.

Alexander Moncrief Proudfit ⬩ 1815

A Series of Discourses on the Leading Doctrines and Duties of Christianity, Vol. 3

Sermons urging self-examination and practical Christian duties: secret prayer, Scripture reading, Sabbath observance, family worship, and parental instruction toward holy living.

Alexander Moncrief Proudfit ⬩ 1815

A Series of Discourses on the Leading Doctrines and Duties of Christianity, Vol. 2

Sermons presenting gospel mysteries: human apostasy and original sin, Christ's atonement and righteousness, sovereign election, and Spirit-wrought regeneration and sanctification.

Alexander Moncrief Proudfit ⬩ 1815

A Series of Discourses on the Leading Doctrines and Duties of Christianity, Vol. 1

Early 19th-century sermons by Alexander Proudfit on the redeeming love of Christ, stressing substitutionary atonement, Christ's mediatorial work, and the believer's response.

Alexander Moncrief Proudfit ⬩ 1815

Practical Godliness in Thirteen Discourses on the Duties of the Closet, and Family, and Sanctuary

Thirteen sermons promoting practical godliness: examine your faith, pursue private devotion, maintain family worship, honor the Sabbath, and faithfully attend public ordinances.

Alexander Moncrief Proudfit ⬩ 1813

Jesus All in All: Discourses Delivered Chiefly on Sacramental Occasions

Collection of sacramental sermons (1812) by Alexander Proudfit focusing on Christ's redeeming love, atonement, intercession, and the Lord's Supper as a means to constraining faith.

Alexander Moncrief Proudfit ⬩ 1812

Our Danger and Duty: Two Sermons

A 1808 sermon warning that national ingratitude, Sabbath profanation, and rising infidelity invite God's judgment; calls for fasting, humiliation, and trust in Christ's atonement.

Alexander Moncrief Proudfit ⬩ 1808

The Ruin and Recovery of Man

Sermon series on human apostasy and divine recovery: the depth of sin, God's sovereign plan of redemption in Christ, Trinitarian roles, atonement and regeneration by grace.

Alexander Moncrief Proudfit ⬩ 1806

Introduction to William Guthrie’s the Christian’s Great Interest

A pastoral treatise on testing and attaining a saving interest in Christ, outlining marks of true conversion and practical steps toward assurance of salvation.

Alexander Moncrief Proudfit ⬩ 1804

The Spiritual Steward

A sermon urging ministers to be faithful stewards of the gospel mysteries. It expounds the Trinity, Incarnation, regeneration and resurrection while stressing divine calling and sovereign grace.

Alexander Moncrief Proudfit ⬩ 1803

Impressions of a Visit to the Indian Mission

1899 account of a visit to the Cache Creek Indian Mission: daily life, hardships, sickness, conversions, sacrificial care by missionaries, and appeals for clothing, beds, and support.

John Wagner Pritchard ⬩ 1899

A Mother’s Soliloquy

1884 issue of Christian Nation: editorials on a Christian nation's duties—church-state relations and Prohibition, appeal for Liberian education aid, and children's stories promoting charity and piety.

Harriet Small Pritchard ⬩ 1884

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Letter on Colonization

July 1, 1835 Letter to George Thompson

May 6, 1833 Letter to Robert Finley

April 4, 1832 Letter to William B. Sprague

The Agency of God in the Elevation of Man: A Sermon

A Knowledge of the Bible Important to Youth, Considered in Its Moral and Political Tendency: A Sermon

The Universal Extension of Messiah’s Kingdom: A Sermon

Lectures on the Parables: To Which Are Added Some Occasional Discourses

A Series of Discourses on the Leading Doctrines and Duties of Christianity, Vol. 4

A Series of Discourses on the Leading Doctrines and Duties of Christianity, Vol. 3

A Series of Discourses on the Leading Doctrines and Duties of Christianity, Vol. 2

A Series of Discourses on the Leading Doctrines and Duties of Christianity, Vol. 1

Practical Godliness in Thirteen Discourses on the Duties of the Closet, and Family, and Sanctuary

Jesus All in All: Discourses Delivered Chiefly on Sacramental Occasions

Our Danger and Duty: Two Sermons

The Ruin and Recovery of Man

Introduction to William Guthrie’s the Christian’s Great Interest

The Spiritual Steward

Impressions of a Visit to the Indian Mission

A Mother’s Soliloquy

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