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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 Speech Prepared for Delivery Before the Synod of North Carolina, October, 1839, on the … Case of the Rev. Simeon Colton

1839 Synod speech critiquing Rev. Simeon Colton's defence and defending presbytery procedure, committee reports, and the proper right of appeal in ecclesiastical trials.

Colin McIver ⬩ 1840

Importunity in Prayer Recommended and Enforced: A Sermon

Sermon urging persistent, importunate prayer (Matt. 7:7–11), promising pardon, reconciliation, and eternal life through Christ to those who earnestly ask, seek, and knock.

Colin McIver ⬩ 1836

Family Psalmody; or, A Choice Selection of Evangelical Hymns Adapted to the Daily Devotions of Christian Families

Family Psalmody (1833) by Rev. Colin M'Iver: a compact hymn selection for family and Sabbath worship, seasons of life, affliction, and special occasions to aid devotional practice.

Colin McIver ⬩ 1834

Ecclesiastical Proceedings, in the Case of Mr. Donald McCrimmon, A Ruling Elder of the Presbyterian Church

Record of proceedings in Donald McCrimmon’s case—suspended for marrying his deceased wife's sister. Includes session minutes, General Assembly papers, and a speech defending the suspension and church standards.

Colin McIver ⬩ 1827

The Southern Preacher: A Collection of Sermons, From the Manuscripts of Several Eminent Ministers of the Gospel, Residing in the Southern States

Preface and table of contents for The Southern Preacher (1824), an edited collection of evangelical sermons addressing law, atonement, regeneration, providence, resurrection, and pastoral care.

Colin McIver ⬩ 1824

North-Carolina Register and United States Calendar, For the Year of Our Lord 1823

1823 North Carolina Register & U.S. Calendar by E. V. Col. McIver. Portable almanac listing state and federal officers, courts, post-offices, churches, eclipses, and the 1823 calendar.

Colin McIver ⬩ 1822

An Humble Attempt to Illustrate the Character and Obligations of a Minister of the Gospel of Christ; In a Sermon…at the Ordination of ,,, William D. Snodgrass

Ordination sermon urging ministers to 'make full proof' of their ministry: exemplary conduct, inward piety, faithful preaching, and endurance amid trials. Rooted in Paul's charge to Timothy.

Colin McIver ⬩ 1820

The Unifying Doctrine in Theology

Essays critiquing modern attacks on moral and revelatory authority, defending testimonial evidence for miracles, and arguing for fellowship/union with Christ and vicarious atonement.

Kenneth Murchison McIntyre ⬩ 1891

The Sabbath

A brief argues Leviticus 18–20 forbids incest (marriage to a deceased wife's sister). An essay traces the Sabbath to Genesis 2, outlining its rest, perpetuity, and moral duty.

Kenneth Murchison McIntyre ⬩ 1884

God’s Covenant with Man

Essay argues God's covenant with man is fundamentally gracious, mediated through a representative head (Adam/Christ), and culminates in justification rather than personal works.

Kenneth Murchison McIntyre ⬩ 1883

Beneficiary Education

Advocates charity-funded education for poor candidates to the Presbyterian ministry, traces historical precedents (Log College, Samuel Davies), and urges church support.

Richard McIlwaine ⬩ 1893

Henry Carrington Alexander

Sketch of Henry C. Alexander (b.1835): Princeton-born Presbyterian minister and Union Seminary professor noted for vast learning, influential teaching, pastoral zeal, and cultural travels.

Richard McIlwaine ⬩ 1891

Organic Union

An 1887 Central Presbyterian letter urges organic union between Southern and Northern Presbyterian bodies, defending reunion against Dr. Dabney's objections on polity, race, and doctrine.

Richard McIlwaine ⬩ 1887

A Vindication of the Annual Report on Sustentation

A Presbyterian rebuts criticisms of the General Assembly's Sustentation annual report, corrects misquotations, and shows the Assembly endorsed the Executive Committee. He disputes claims of broad dissatisfaction.

Richard McIlwaine ⬩ 1877

Twenty-Three Years of Home Mission Work in the Presbytery of Mecklenburg

A 23-year (1869–1891) account of Home Mission work in the Presbytery of Mecklenburg, documenting new churches, manses, membership growth, finances and mission methods.

William Erskine McIlwain ⬩ 1893

Historical Sketch of the Presbytery of Mecklenburg

A historical sketch of the Presbytery of Mecklenburg (1869–1884): its organization, new churches and missions, revivals, ministerial biographies, and statistical overview.

William Erskine McIlwain ⬩ 1884

Joshua Hall McIlvaine, D.D.

Necrological report presented to the Princeton Theological Seminary Alumni Association (1897). Contains obituary sketches of alumni and faculty giving careers, publications, and death notices.

Joshua Hall McIlvaine ⬩ 1897

The Wisdom of the Apocalypse

A scholarly, symbolic exposition of the Book of Revelation aiming to make its visions intelligible. Emphasizes consistent symbolism, biblical parallels, and spiritual meaning.

Joshua Hall McIlvaine ⬩ 1886

The Wisdom of the Holy Scripture

McIlvaine defends Scripture's wisdom, arguing Genesis teaches the miraculous creation as grounds for believing subsequent miracles and that natural forces are God's uniform action.

Joshua Hall McIlvaine ⬩ 1883

The Holy Sabbath

Argues the Second Coming is personal but not premillennial, and defends the Sabbath as a perpetual, moral institution founded in creation and enshrined in the Decalogue.