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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 Self-Defensive War Lawful, Proved in a Sermon, Preached at Lancaster, … in the Presbyterian Church, on Sabbath Morning, June 4th, 1775
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1775 sermon to a Lancaster militia arguing that while war is evil it can be lawful and necessary for self-defense and resisting tyranny; Christians may serve in just wars.
A Synodical Discourse
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Chapman's Synodical Discourse urges preserving the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace: the church is one body under Christ. He rejects enforced uniformity and calls for humility and forbearance.
Four Sermons on Christian Baptism
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Sermons arguing that water baptism is a standing Christian ordinance; contends Scripture mandates baptism but does not fix a single mode, rebutting Baptist insistence on immersion.
Preface to David Bostwick, Self Disclaimed and Christ Exalted
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Two 1758 sermons (Francis Alison; David Bostwick) urging Christian peace, charity, and unity among churches—calling for humility, forbearance, and preservation of essential truths.
A Discourse on the Character and Virtues of General George Washington: … February, 1800: The Day of National Mourning for His Death
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Daniel Dana's 1800 funeral sermon mourning George Washington, honoring him as father, protector, and exemplar of civic virtue while attributing national deliverance to God's providence.
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