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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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The Homiletic Study of Bunyan

Two essays: how the pulpit should refute modern skepticism by apologetic preaching, and a homiletical study of Bunyan showing his concrete illustrations, plain diction, and pastoral zeal.

James Ormsbee Murray ⬩ 1887

Bunyan, the Allegorist and Preacher, as a Study for Ministers

Calls ministers to deepen gospel conviction, pursue Scripture and language study, and learn from Bunyan's plain English, allegories, and pastoral insight to strengthen preaching.

James Ormsbee Murray ⬩ 1887

George Ide Chace, LL.D.: A Memorial

Biography of George Ide Chace (1808–1885) featuring lectures on God's existence, the argument from design, and critiques of materialistic development—bridging science and faith.

James Ormsbee Murray ⬩ 1886

The Study of English Literature: Its Scope and Method - An Address Before the Alumni of Brown University, June 15, 1886

An 1886 alumni address arguing that English literature must be studied historically and comparatively, seen as part of a nation's life and informed by other literatures. Delivered to Brown alumni by J.O. Murray.

James Ormsbee Murray ⬩ 1886

Rev. William Harris, Entered into Rest March 23rd, 1885

Funeral address for Rev. William Harris (d. Mar 23, 1885) recounting his life, ministry, and Sabbath-school leadership, offering Christian comfort and reflections on death and hope.

James Ormsbee Murray ⬩ 1885

Homiletic Illustrations from Shakespeare

Advice for preachers on using apt, restrained literary quotations—especially Shakespeare—to illustrate sermons. Gives categorized examples on temptation, conscience, virtues, and vices.

James Ormsbee Murray ⬩ 1885

The Religious Belief of Shakespeare

Analyzes Dr. James Richards' theology—God as absolute and the universality of divine decrees—and surveys debates over Shakespeare's religious beliefs and the Bible's influence.

James Ormsbee Murray ⬩ 1884

Preface to J. Lewis Diman, Orations and Essays, with Selected Parish Sermons

Memorial volume for J. Lewis Diman collecting orations, essays, reviews and sermons on Christ, the Holy Spirit, baptism, and theism, with a commemorative discourse and preface.

James Ormsbee Murray ⬩ 1882

The Sorrow of a Nation: A Sermon Preached in the College Chapel at Princeton, N.J., Sunday, September 25, 1881

Princeton chapel sermon (Sept 25, 1881) on the nation's deep sorrow after President Garfield's assassination, examining causes, Providence, and moral lessons for the country.

James Ormsbee Murray ⬩ 1881

Christian Hymnology: A Sermon Preached in the Brick Church, New York, December 12, 1869

Sermon tracing Christian hymnology from Jewish psalmody through the early church, Greek and Latin hymns, and the Reformation; advocates congregational, Spirit-filled singing in worship.

James Ormsbee Murray ⬩ 1870

The Sacrifice of Praise: Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs Designed for Public Worship and Private Devotion, With Notes on the Origin of Hymns

The Sacrifice of Praise (1869) is a curated hymnbook of 616 hymns with creeds, prayers, and notes, intended for public worship and private devotion to strengthen congregational singing.

James Ormsbee Murray ⬩ 1869

Foreign Missions in the First and Nineteenth Centuries

Comparison of apostolic and 19th‑century foreign missions: obstacles (race‑pride, odium), favorable conditions (roads, commerce, printing), resources, and missionary successes.

Ephraim Clark Murray ⬩ 1896

The Four Gospels: Their Distinctive Characteristics

Survey of the four Gospels' distinctive characters, audiences, and portrayals of Christ: Matthew as Messiah/Lawgiver, Mark as Mighty Worker, Luke as Priest/Saviour, John as Incarnate Deity.

Ephraim Clark Murray ⬩ 1892

Satan: His Character and Operations

Inaugural address on Christian apologetics followed by a biblical analysis of Satan—his character, powers, operations against church and individuals, and his methods of deceit.

Ephraim Clark Murray ⬩ 1890

The Sunday-School: Its True Nature, Mission and Relation to the Church

Argues Sunday-schools must be church teaching services under Session control, not independent institutions; unity of worship and governance will improve instruction, teachers, and youth loyalty.

Ephraim Clark Murray ⬩ 1889

Christian Giving, or Ecclesiastical Merchandising?

Examines Lollard opposition to papal power and critiques church fundraisers. Argues the church is spiritual; giving should be voluntary and biblically guided, not commercialized.

Ephraim Clark Murray ⬩ 1888

The Limit of the Church’s Power to Make Declarations

1895 Presbyterian Quarterly critiques Dr. Briggs' higher criticism and defends limits on church authority. Churches may proclaim moral truth but must not usurp secular or political power.

Francis Patrick Mullally ⬩ 1895

The Power of Woman

Includes a short account of a Canadian medical missionary to China and a lecture arguing that women wield a hidden, Bible-rooted power in home and society, with biblical examples.

Francis Patrick Mullally ⬩ 1882

Man’s Sympathy with Man, and the Means of Grace

The essay argues that God employs human sympathy—via Scripture's human authorship, Christ's humanity, and the Church's ordinances—as the chief "means of grace" to draw sinners to God and foster sanctification.

Francis Patrick Mullally ⬩ 1882

Rev. Dr. F.P. Mullally’s Reply to the Rev. J.A. Quarles

Southern Presbyterian Review pieces debating biblical criticism and church polity (Boards vs. Presbyteries). Replies defend Thornwell's influence and the Assembly's foreign‑missions scheme.

Francis Patrick Mullally ⬩ 1882

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The Homiletic Study of Bunyan

Bunyan, the Allegorist and Preacher, as a Study for Ministers

George Ide Chace, LL.D.: A Memorial

The Study of English Literature: Its Scope and Method - An Address Before the Alumni of Brown University, June 15, 1886

Rev. William Harris, Entered into Rest March 23rd, 1885

Homiletic Illustrations from Shakespeare

The Religious Belief of Shakespeare

Preface to J. Lewis Diman, Orations and Essays, with Selected Parish Sermons

The Sorrow of a Nation: A Sermon Preached in the College Chapel at Princeton, N.J., Sunday, September 25, 1881

Christian Hymnology: A Sermon Preached in the Brick Church, New York, December 12, 1869

The Sacrifice of Praise: Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs Designed for Public Worship and Private Devotion, With Notes on the Origin of Hymns

Foreign Missions in the First and Nineteenth Centuries

The Four Gospels: Their Distinctive Characteristics

Satan: His Character and Operations

The Sunday-School: Its True Nature, Mission and Relation to the Church

Christian Giving, or Ecclesiastical Merchandising?

The Limit of the Church’s Power to Make Declarations

The Power of Woman

Man’s Sympathy with Man, and the Means of Grace

Rev. Dr. F.P. Mullally’s Reply to the Rev. J.A. Quarles

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