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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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October 20, 1769 Letter to Samuel H. Parsons

An 1858 New England Historical & Genealogical Register entry printing a 1769 letter of Rev. Jonathan Parsons. It records family genealogy and discusses a colonial baptism/Lord's Table controversy.

Jonathan Parsons ⬩ 1858

Manna Gathered in the Morning; or, Christ the True Manna, To Be Received and Fed upon Daily by Young and Old

Jonathan Parsons urges believers to gather the 'hidden Manna' (Christ) daily—especially in youth/mornings—by faith, receiving spiritual nourishment, holiness, and service.

Jonathan Parsons ⬩ 1826

January 8, 1750 Letter to Elisha Williams

Discusses heraldry for American genealogy and prints Rev. Jonathan Parsons' 1750 letter urging royal intervention for Newbury Presbyterians over taxation and liberty of conscience.

Jonathan Parsons ⬩ 1858

Inspiration

Parkhurst says inspiration is God's Spirit at work in persons, not merely a trait of Scripture. He warns against reducing it to textual inerrancy and urges present personal illumination.

Charles Henry Parkhurst ⬩ 1900

Does Religion Pay in This Life?

Parkhurst argues true Christianity—complete surrender to Christ—yields inward peace, joy, and practical gains in this life despite sacrifices, reshaping motives and character.

Charles Henry Parkhurst ⬩ 1900

The Christian’s Home Hereafter

Parkhurst argues heaven is a real, local continuation of God's creation rather than a mere abstraction. The resurrection body affirms continuity between earth and the new creation.

Charles Henry Parkhurst ⬩ 1900

The Religion of the Lord Jesus Christ Is a Conscious Experience

Parkhurst argues true Christian religion is a conscious, often wrenching conversion: a complete surrender to Christ that radically transforms life, not mere moral improvement.

Charles Henry Parkhurst ⬩ 1900

Preparing to Meet God

A sermon urging sober preparation to meet God—facing death and judgment by living rightly and cultivating personal holiness, grounded in God's holy, loving character (Amos 4:12).

Charles Henry Parkhurst ⬩ 1900

Peace, Its Victories and Its Defeats

Christmas sermon (Luke 2:14) on Christ as Prince of Peace, offering biblical hope amid war, politics and foreign conflicts, assessing peace's victories and defeats.

Charles Henry Parkhurst ⬩ 1900

A Reason for Our Faith

The Evangelist (Oct 19, 1899): pieces on Rational Bible Study and inerrancy, reports on Christian Endeavor growth, missions news, and assorted church and civic updates.