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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 Discourse, Delivered in the First Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia , on Wednesday , May 9th , 1798

Samuel Blair, Jr. ⬩ 1798

Samuel Blair (1798) urges a national day of humiliation and prayer, warning afflictions are divine chastening for sin and condemning hypocritical ritual that lacks justice (isaiah 1).

A Funeral Discourse, Delivered in the Third Presbyterian Church in the City of Philadelphia, … on Occasion of the Death of the Rev. Dr. John B. Smith

Samuel Blair, Jr. ⬩ 1799

The Gospel-Method of Salvation or, The Condemned State of Man by Sin, and the Way Appointed of God for His Recovery Through the Righteousness of Jesus Christ

Samuel Blair, Sr. ⬩ 1737

The Great Glory of God, Which Is Display’d in the Gospel of Christ, With Its Sanctifying Efficacy Upon the Souls of Men

Samuel Blair, Sr. ⬩ 1739

Letter to the Editor of the General Magazine and Historical Chronicle

Samuel Blair, Sr. ⬩ 1741

An 18th-century defense of revivalism arguing that conversions and spiritual experiences are genuine works of God's grace, rebutting charges of fanaticism and 'conjurers.'

A Particular Consideration of a Piece, Entitled, The Querists

Samuel Blair, Sr. ⬩ 1741

The Doctrine of Predestination, Truly and Fairly Stated

Samuel Blair, Sr. ⬩ 1742

A Perswasive to Repentance: A Sermon

Samuel Blair, Sr. ⬩ 1743

An 18th-century sermon on Jeremiah 8:6 urging sinners to repent and to use both rational and divine means toward conversion. It defends ministers' use of means, stresses sinners' duty, and warns against hardened impenitence.

Animadversions on the Reasons of Mr. Alexander Creaghead’s Receding from the Judicatures of This Church, Together With Its Constitution

Samuel Blair, Sr. ⬩ 1743

A Short and Faithful Narrative, of the Late Remarkable Revival of Religion in the Congregation of New-Londonderry, and Other Parts of Pennsylvania

Samuel Blair, Sr. ⬩ 1744

Samuel Blair's short narrative recounts the 1740 revival in New-Londonderry, Pennsylvania, describing widespread awakening, conviction, conversions, and the power of preaching and the Spirit.

An Account of Some Late Attempts by the Correspondents of the Society for Propagating Christian Knowledge, to Christianize the North American Indians

David Bostwick ⬩ 1763

Account of 1761–62 missionary efforts to Christianize North American Indians, reporting on Samson Occum, mission stations, schooling of children, and appeals for support.

A Fair and Rational Vindication of the Rights of Infants to the Ordinance of Baptism

David Bostwick ⬩ 1764

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A Discourse, Delivered in the First Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia , on Wednesday , May 9th , 1798

A Funeral Discourse, Delivered in the Third Presbyterian Church in the City of Philadelphia, … on Occasion of the Death of the Rev. Dr. John B. Smith

The Gospel-Method of Salvation or, The Condemned State of Man by Sin, and the Way Appointed of God for His Recovery Through the Righteousness of Jesus Christ

The Great Glory of God, Which Is Display’d in the Gospel of Christ, With Its Sanctifying Efficacy Upon the Souls of Men

Letter to the Editor of the General Magazine and Historical Chronicle

A Particular Consideration of a Piece, Entitled, The Querists

The Doctrine of Predestination, Truly and Fairly Stated

A Perswasive to Repentance: A Sermon

Animadversions on the Reasons of Mr. Alexander Creaghead’s Receding from the Judicatures of This Church, Together With Its Constitution

A Short and Faithful Narrative, of the Late Remarkable Revival of Religion in the Congregation of New-Londonderry, and Other Parts of Pennsylvania

Account of the Revival of Religion

A Vindication of the Brethren Who Were Unjustly and Illegally Cast Out of the Synod of Philadelphia

The Validity of Presbyterian Ordination Maintained in a Letter to the Rev. William Smith, D.D.

An Address Delivered at Newfield, Connecticut. On the Anniversary of American Independence. July 4, 1798

The Character and Duty of a Christian Preacher

Self Disclaimed, and Christ Exalted: A Sermon

Self Disclaimed, and Christ Exalted: A Sermon

An Account of the Life, Character, and Death of President Davies

An Account of Some Late Attempts by the Correspondents of the Society for Propagating Christian Knowledge, to Christianize the North American Indians

A Fair and Rational Vindication of the Rights of Infants to the Ordinance of Baptism

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