The Mariner; A Poem in Two Cantos
Archibald Johnston's 1818 poem 'The Mariner' praises seafaring, exploration, and American naval skill, framing navigation as ordained by divine Providence and human daring.
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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.
The Mariner; A Poem in Two Cantos
Archibald Johnston
1888 history of the Reformed Presbyterian Church in America with sketches of ministers, missions, congregations, institutions, and portraits. Biographical entries include Jacob Jerridinia and Archibald Johnston.
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Terms of Ecclesiastical Communion
Argues that "as received by the Church of Scotland" means the 1638–1649 adoption of the Westminster standards and Solemn League, preserving the church's original doctrine, worship and government.
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The Prayer-Meeting, and Its History, as Identified with the Life and Power of Godliness, and the Revival of Religion
Study of the prayer-meeting as a divinely-appointed ordinance: its exercises, governance, advantages, and history, showing its role in revivals, missions, and church life.
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Psalmody, An Examination of Authority for Making Uninspired Songs, and for Using Them in the Formal Worship of God
Defense of exclusive use of inspired Psalms in formal worship. Critiques claims for uninspired hymns, examining the analogy of prayer, preaching and praise and translation issues.
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John Black Johnston, D.D.
Biographical sketches from the 1888 History of the Reformed Presbyterian Church in America, profiling ministers, missions, Geneva College, and abolitionist activity.
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The School of the Master, and Other Religious Verses
Devotional poems about learning from the Master—finding spiritual lessons in nature, patience, humble growth, and the quiet practice of daily faith.
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The Life of Adoniram Judson, Missionary to Burmah, 1813 to 1850
Concise biography of Adoniram Judson, first American missionary to Burma, recounting his conversion, ordination, perilous voyages, imprisonment, family losses, Bible translation, and lifelong service.
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Songs Without Listeners, and Other Poems
Profiles of poets Frank L. Stanton and Julia H. Johnston with devotional, hymn-like poems on waiting, harvest, consecration, nature, and the angelic Christmas song.
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Bright Threads
A late-19th-century devotional urging readers to cultivate pleasant thoughts—focus on what is lovely (Philippians 4), trust God's providence (Marah/Elim), and build joyful home life.
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February 10, 1875 Mission Report
April 1875 issue of The Reformed Presbyterian and Covenanter: synod and presbytery reports, historical sketches, missions news (Selma), church openings, obituaries, and ecclesiastical business.
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Lewis Johnston
Comprehensive 1888 history of the Reformed Presbyterian Church in America, with ministerial biographies, congregational and mission sketches, institutional records, publications, and portraits. Focuses on clergy lives, missions, and denominational development.
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Advice to Boys
A moral handbook of counsels, stories, and warnings urging boys to know themselves, seek wisdom, practice self-control, and avoid the temptations and traps that lead to ruin.
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March 31, 1851 Letter to William Still
Extracts from William Still's The Underground Railroad recount letters and narratives of fugitive slaves, captures, rescues, and abolitionist efforts, highlighting suffering and activism.
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September 1, 1855 Letter to William Still
Excerpt from William Still's The Underground Railroad (1872) containing firsthand narratives, letters, and abolitionist correspondence urging Christian duty to aid fugitive slaves.
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December 26, 1855 Letter to William Still
Excerpt from William Still's The Underground Railroad: letters and narratives recounting fugitive slaves' escapes, aid efforts, fundraising, and abolitionist networks around Philadelphia.
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December 18, 1856 Letter to William Still
William Still's The Underground Railroad: firsthand narratives, letters, and appeals recount fugitive slaves' escapes, hardships, and abolitionist aid and fundraising.
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April 3, 1858 Letter to William Still
Selections from William Still's The Underground Railroad: narratives, letters, and sketches recounting fugitive slaves' hardships, escapes, and the helpers who aided them, with appeals to abolitionist aid and divine justice.
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Nathan Robinson Johnston
A late-19th-century history of the Reformed Presbyterian Church in America, containing biographical sketches of ministers, congregations, missions, institutions, and publications.
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“Political Dissent”
1892 Covenanter journal urging Christians to separate from immoral governments and refuse political participation. Condemns Homestead riot lawlessness and defends principled dissent.
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