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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.
A Discourse, Delivered in the First Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia , on Wednesday , May 9th , 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).
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Letter to the Editor of the General Magazine and Historical Chronicle
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.'
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A Perswasive to Repentance: A Sermon
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.
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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's short narrative recounts the 1740 revival in New-Londonderry, Pennsylvania, describing widespread awakening, conviction, conversions, and the power of preaching and the Spirit.
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Account of the Revival of Religion
18th-century accounts of religious revivals in New Londonderry, Pennsylvania, and Germany, describing conversions, awakenings, testimonies, and pietistic renewal.
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The Validity of Presbyterian Ordination Maintained in a Letter to the Rev. William Smith, D.D.
Samuel Blatchford defends Presbyterian ordination and church government against Dr. William Smith, arguing Scripture and early practice support presbyterian oversight.
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The Character and Duty of a Christian Preacher
Sermon urging ministers to 'preach Christ, not themselves.' It exposes selfish motives in ministry, insists on sincerity, integrity, and preaching the gospel as the supreme aim.
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Self Disclaimed, and Christ Exalted: A Sermon
Two 1758 sermons urging Christian ministers and churches to pursue peace, charity, and unity — preserve essentials, practice forbearance in non-essentials, and resist divisive strife.
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