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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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Popular Expositor of the Gospels and Acts, for Pulpit, Sunday-School, and Family: Luke

Preface and synopsis to Luke: outlines Jesus’ life and ministry, major events, and Luke’s authorship—his role as physician and companion of Paul. A concise Gospel exposition.

Alfred Nevin ⬩ 1872

Popular Expositor of the Gospels and Acts, for Pulpit, Sunday-School, and Family: Mark

Preface to Mark arguing John Mark's authorship, intended Gentile audience, style/structure, and lists his miracles and parables. Includes tables explaining biblical coins and values.

Alfred Nevin ⬩ 1872

Popular Expositor of the Gospels and Acts, for Pulpit, Sunday-School, and Family: Matthew

Preface and exposition on Matthew: authorship, date, language, purpose and characteristics, highlighting its Jewish orientation and fulfillment of Old Testament messianic prophecy.

Alfred Nevin ⬩ 1872

A New and Improved Dictionary of the Bible

1870 family Bible edition: a comprehensive self-interpreting Bible with introductions, history of the canon, extensive marginal references, concordance and Bible dictionary to answer skepticism.

Alfred Nevin ⬩ 1870

Popular Commentary on the Gospel According to Luke

Introduction to a 19th-century Luke commentary: authorship, Luke's life as a physician and companion of Paul; distinctive features, structure, contents, and purpose of the Gospel.

Alfred Nevin ⬩ 1868

The Age-Questions: Or, A Plea for Christian Union

A 19th-century plea urging evangelical Christians to pursue unity on essentials while allowing liberty in nonessentials. Uses Scripture and church history to argue for ecumenical cooperation.

Alfred Nevin ⬩ 1868

Words of Comfort for Doubting Hearts

Pastoral counsel for anxious believers, addressing doubts about salvation and assurance, explaining conversion, growth, temperament, and urging clinging to Christ.

Alfred Nevin ⬩ 1867

Guide to the Oracles; or, The Bible Student’s Vade-Mecum

A compact 1857 vade-mecum defending the Bible: its preservation, unity, translations, evidences, and guidance for reading. Aimed at Sabbath-school teachers and lay students.

Alfred Nevin ⬩ 1858

The Parable of the Leaven

Examines Matthew 13:33, arguing the parable depicts the kingdom's quiet, penetrating spread and the Holy Spirit's regenerative, transformative work—not church corruption.

Alfred Nevin ⬩ 1855

Why Will Ye Die? Divine Solicitude for the Perishing

Alfred Nevin preaches on Luke 19:41 and 11:13: Christ's tears over Jerusalem presage divine judgment for rejecting Him, urging repentance and warning of national ruin.

Alfred Nevin ⬩ 1855

Churches of the Valley; or, An Historical Sketch of the Old Presbyterian Congregations, of Cumberland and Franklin Counties, in Pennsylvania

1852 historical sketch by Rev. Alfred Nevin chronicling the Old Presbyterian congregations of Cumberland and Franklin Counties, PA—preserving origins, ministers, buildings and graveyards.

Alfred Nevin ⬩ 1852

Sin and Salvation

Treatise examining the nature of sin (as act, state, disease, separation) and the Christian doctrine of salvation, citing Genesis and the Westminster Catechism.

Henry Addison Nelson ⬩ 1881

The Attraction of the Cross: A Discourse Before the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, at Their Meeting at Norwich, Conn., October 4, 1868

Henry A. Nelson argues Christ's being 'lifted up' on the cross is the decisive, world-transforming power that draws sinners to him and inspires missionary zeal.

Henry Addison Nelson ⬩ 1868

Inaugural Discourses, of Professors Morris and Nelson, Delivered at Lane Theological Seminary, on the Thirty-Second Anniversary, May 13–14, 1868

Inaugural discourse asserting the Church's origin, nature, and life are supernatural—grounded in divine revelation and the Spirit—defending its authority and transformative power.

Henry Addison Nelson ⬩ 1868

“A Shining Light”: A Discourse Commemorative of Rev. Frederick Starr, Jr., Late Pastor of the North Presbyterian Church, St. Louis

Memorial sermon for Rev. Frederick Starr Jr., recalling his life, ministry in Missouri, labors teaching slaves, civic contributions, and Christian character, framed by John 5:35.

Henry Addison Nelson ⬩ 1867

The Divinely Prepared Ruler, and the Fit End of Treason: Two Discourses Delivered … Following the Burial of President Lincoln, May 7, 1865

Two funeral sermons (May 1865) by Rev. Henry A. Nelson reflecting on Lincoln’s humble origins. Compares Lincoln to David and Washington, stressing providence, character, and country life.

Henry Addison Nelson ⬩ 1865

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Popular Expositor of the Gospels and Acts, for Pulpit, Sunday-School, and Family: Luke

Popular Expositor of the Gospels and Acts, for Pulpit, Sunday-School, and Family: Mark

Popular Expositor of the Gospels and Acts, for Pulpit, Sunday-School, and Family: Matthew

A New and Improved Dictionary of the Bible

Popular Commentary on the Gospel According to Luke

The Age-Questions: Or, A Plea for Christian Union

Words of Comfort for Doubting Hearts

Guide to the Oracles; or, The Bible Student’s Vade-Mecum

The Parable of the Leaven

Why Will Ye Die? Divine Solicitude for the Perishing

Churches of the Valley; or, An Historical Sketch of the Old Presbyterian Congregations, of Cumberland and Franklin Counties, in Pennsylvania

Sin and Salvation

The Attraction of the Cross: A Discourse Before the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, at Their Meeting at Norwich, Conn., October 4, 1868

Inaugural Discourses, of Professors Morris and Nelson, Delivered at Lane Theological Seminary, on the Thirty-Second Anniversary, May 13–14, 1868

“A Shining Light”: A Discourse Commemorative of Rev. Frederick Starr, Jr., Late Pastor of the North Presbyterian Church, St. Louis

The Divinely Prepared Ruler, and the Fit End of Treason: Two Discourses Delivered … Following the Burial of President Lincoln, May 7, 1865

A Discourse Reviewing a Ministry of Fifty Years

Lectures on Biblical History

Justification by Faith

An Inaugural Address Delivered Before the Trustees of Dickinson College, at Carlisle, Pa., November 9, 1824

Confessional Intelligence

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