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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 Import of the Saint’s Confession, That the Times of Men Are in the Hand of God: Exhibited to View in an Anniversary, Eucharistical, and Half-Century Sermon

Samuel Buell's 1792 half-century Eucharistic sermon (Ps. 31:15) affirms God's providence over our times, urges preparation for eternity, and stresses conversion and the Spirit's sealing.

Samuel Buell ⬩ 1792

A Sermon, Preached in the Presbyterian Church, of Charleston; Before the Incorporated Grand Lodge of South-Carolina, Ancient York Masons … December 27, 1793

George Buist ⬩ 1794

An Oration Delivered at the Orphan-House of Charleston, South-Carolina, October 18th, 1795, Being the Sixth Anniversary of the Institution

George Buist's 1795 Charleston oration celebrates the Orphan-House's sixth anniversary, praises public charity, and urges continued support, moral instruction and vocational training for orphans.

George Buist ⬩ 1795

A Collection of Hymns for Public and Private Worship. Approved of by the Presbytery of Charleston

Preface to a Psalms and Hymns collection explaining aims, reviewing English translations (Tate & Brady, Watts, Merrick), and providing a subject-classified table for worship and devotion.

George Buist ⬩ 1796

A Version of the Book of Psalms, Selected from the Most Approved Versions Now Used Among Different Denominations of Christians

George Buist ⬩ 1796

Extracts from the Journal of the Rev. Mr. Bullen, Missionary to the Chickasaw Indians from the New-York Missionary Society

Argues for faithful Sabbath observance and warns against its neglect. Includes Rev. Mr. Bullen's missionary journal among the Chickasaw—travel, cultural notes, and his first sermon (genesis 1).

Joseph Bullen ⬩ 1800

May 26, 1800 Letter to the New-York Missionary Society

Letter in the 1800 New-York Missionary Magazine reporting domestic missionary work among Native American tribes, travel hardships, illness, and hopeful evangelistic progress.

Joseph Bullen ⬩ 1800

A Sermon Preached at the Ordination of the Reverend Mr. David Bostwick, at Jamaica, on Long-Island, October 9th, 1745

Aaron Burr, Sr. ⬩ 1745

A Discourse Delivered at New-Ark, in New-Jersey, January 1, 1755

A 1755 fast-day discourse (College of New Jersey) warning of French encroachments on the British American colonies, recounting French ambition under Louis XIV and urging prayer and vigilance.

Aaron Burr, Sr. ⬩ 1755

A Sermon Preached Before the Synod of New-York, Convened at Newark, in New-Jersey, September 30, 1756

Aaron Burr's 1756 synod sermon on Zechariah 14 and Isaiah 21 interprets 'night' as spiritual calamity and 'morning' as coming deliverance, urging repentance and watchful ministry.

Aaron Burr, Sr. ⬩ 1756

The Watchman’s Answer to the Question, What of the Night?

1756 sermon (Aaron Burr) on Isaiah 21:11–12 interpreting the 'watchman' prophecy; contrasts spiritual darkness and coming morning, urging ministers' vigilance and sinners' return.

Aaron Burr, Sr. ⬩ 1757

A Servant of God Dismissed from Labour to Rest: A Funeral Sermon, Preached at the Interment of His Late Excellency Jonathan Belcher, Esq.

Aaron Burr, Sr. ⬩ 1758

The Supreme Diety of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Maintained

A polemical letter defending the supreme deity of Jesus Christ, answering Emlyn's Inquiry with scriptural exegesis arguing Christ's equality with the Father.

Aaron Burr, Sr. ⬩ 1791

Diligence in the Work of God, and, Activity During Life: A Sermon, Occasioned by the Much-Lamented Death of the Reverend Mr. Aaron Burr, A.M.

Aaron Burr, Sr., Caleb Smith ⬩ 1758

Affidavit of William Screven and Archibald Stobo

1704 Colonial Carolina document debating a law to prevent occasional conformity, examining a sermon on the fifth commandment and disputes over church authority and Assembly charges.

Archibald Stobo ⬩ 1706

February 2, 1700 Letter (1700)

A 1700 eyewitness account of a Scottish colonial mission beset by sickness, hardship, moral disorder, and ministerial struggles among settlers and Indigenous peoples.

Archibald Stobo ⬩ 1715

Prayer Offered at the July 4, 1789 Oration by Rev. William Rogers

Ashbel Green ⬩ 1789

A Sermon, Preached at the Funeral of the Reverend George Duffield, D.D.: Late Pastor of the Third Presbyterian Congregation in the City of Philadelphia

Ashbel Green ⬩ 1790

Obedience to the Laws of God, the Sure and Indispensable Defence of Nations

A sermon arguing that national prosperity and defense depend on obedience to God’s laws: God protects nations that seek Him and abandons those that forsake Him.

Ashbel Green ⬩ 1798

A Pastoral Letter, from a Minister in the Country, to Those of His Flock of Who Remained in the City of Philadelphia During the Pestilence of 1798

A pastor’s 1799 letter to Philadelphians during the 1798 pestilence urging repentance, faith, prayer, and trust in Christ’s abundant grace and God’s providence, with comfort for the bereaved.

Ashbel Green ⬩ 1799

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