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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 Supernatural Quality of the Church of God

Calls American Protestants to seize Spain's new religious freedom for mission work; argues the church's doctrines, life, and organization reveal a supernatural, God‑given origin.

Edward Dafydd Morris ⬩ 1868

Inaugural Discourses, of Professors Morris and Nelson, Delivered at Lane Theological Seminary

Edward Dafydd Morris ⬩ 1868

Five Years of Ministerial Life: Being a Discourse Delivered December 2, 1860, at the Second Presbyterian Church, Columbus, Ohio

Anniversary discourse (Dec 2, 1860) by Edward D. Morris reviewing five years as pastor of Second Presbyterian Church, noting membership growth, pastoral shortcomings, gratitude, and future duties.

Edward Dafydd Morris ⬩ 1861

Druidism

Porter surveys the environs of Damascus, noting topography, antiquities, and mapping efforts. Morris examines Druidism—its educational, political, and religious roles among Celtic tribes and decline under Rome.

Edward Dafydd Morris ⬩ 1854

The Ancient Poets and Poetry of Wales

Debates whether Christ’s sufferings were in his human nature only or also in his divinity, with atonement implications. Also surveys ancient Welsh bards, poetry, and language decline.

Edward Dafydd Morris ⬩ 1850

John Moorhead

Biographical sketch of Rev. John Moorhead (1730–1773), a Scotch-Irish Presbyterian in Boston, highlighting strict pastoral discipline, catechizing, and preaching on depravity, Christ's deity, and atonement.

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1858

Memoirs of Rev. John Moorhead

Concise biography of Rev. John Moorhead, founder of a Presbyterian congregation in Boston, detailing his pastoral labors, church formation, catechising, and evangelical doctrine.

1807

Studies in the Four Gospels

Moorehead's introduction to Studies in the Four Gospels surveys authorship, dating, and differences between the synoptics and John, emphasizing the gospels' redemptive (not biographical) purpose.

William Gallogly Moorehead ⬩ 1900

Messianic Prophecies

Defense of biblical infallibility: Old Testament prophecies are divine predictions fulfilled in Christ, and higher criticism's naturalistic methods are repudiated.

William Gallogly Moorehead ⬩ 1894

The Book of Job

Defends the historicity and canonical authority of the Book of Job against higher criticism, argues for a patriarchal date, and analyzes its structure and purpose regarding suffering and providence.

William Gallogly Moorehead ⬩ 1894

Outline Studies in the Books of the Old Testament

Intro guide to Old Testament study: emphasizes the Bible's divine authority and progressive revelation, explains God's names, and outlines biblical typology and types.

William Gallogly Moorehead ⬩ 1893

William Eves Moore, 1823–1899

Biography of William Eves Moore (1823–1899), a Presbyterian minister, educator, trustee, and antiquarian who served Ohio institutions and the State Archaeological and Historical Society.

1900

Memorial Minute upon the Life and Services of Rev. William E. Moore, D.D., LL.D.

Minutes of the 112th General Assembly (1900) recording a memorial for Rev. William E. Moore, reports on Young People's societies, and establishment of a Committee on Young People's Work.

1900

History of the Second Presbyterian Church, Columbus, Ohio, From 1839 to 1889

Historic address (1839–1889) recounting the founding of Second Presbyterian Church, Columbus: its origin from the First Church, key leaders, revival influences, and organizational debates.

William Eves Moore ⬩ 1899

The Presbyterian Digest of 1898: A Compend of the Acts, Decisions, and Deliverances of the General Presbytery, General Synod and General Assembly …, 1706–1897

Intro and table of contents of The Presbyterian Digest (1898), compiling General Assembly acts, decisions, and standards (1706–1897). Covers confessions, discipline, reunions, and church governance.

William Eves Moore ⬩ 1898

The Presbyterian Digest of 1886: A Compend of the Acts and Deliverances of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America

Digest compiling the acts and deliverances of the General Assembly (1706–1885), presenting Presbyterian governance, discipline, and decisions for church courts.

William Eves Moore ⬩ 1886

The Eldership

Review of eldership in Reformed and Presbyterian churches: biblical foundations, historical development (Reformation to Westminster), duties, lay-elders, and polity questions.

William Eves Moore ⬩ 1877

The Presbyterian Digest: A Compend of the Acts of the Acts and Deliverances of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America

A 1873 Digest compiled by W. E. Moore collecting the General Assembly's acts (1706–1873), outlining Form of Government, Book of Discipline, Directory for Worship, and reunion/standards.

William Eves Moore ⬩ 1873

A New Digest of the Acts and Deliverances of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America

1860 Digest of the Acts and Deliverances of the General Assembly (1706–1860), compiling Presbyterian standards, minutes, and polity for ministers and informed laymen.

William Eves Moore ⬩ 1861

A Sermon on Numbers XXXII.23, “And Be Sure Your Sin Will Find You Out”

Garbled Arabic manuscript—fragmented, largely unreadable text, likely OCR-corrupted or damaged. No clear theological argument or coherent narrative can be identified.

William Eves Moore ⬩ 1856

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