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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 Sermon, Preached at Newark, N.J. Sept. 13, 1837, Before the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions

1837 sermon on Acts 4:12 asserting that salvation is found only in Christ. Explains gospel salvation, defends its exclusivity from Scripture and reason, and urges faith in Jesus.

John McDowell ⬩ 1837

Joshua’s Resolution

Sermon on Joshua 24:15 urging a personal and household resolve to serve the Lord—calling to repentance, faith, love, obedience, family worship, and parental duty.

John McDowell ⬩ 1837

March 5, 1832 Letter to William B. Sprague [re: Revival]

Letter from Rev. John M'Dowell recounting multiple 18th–19th-century Presbyterian revivals in his parish, describing awakenings, conversions, prayer meetings, and lasting fruit.

John McDowell ⬩ 1832

Human Depravity, and Its Remedy

Affirms universal human depravity and contends only the word of Christ, wrought by the Holy Spirit, can cleanse, renew, and reform individuals and society.

John McDowell ⬩ 1830

Theology, in a Series of Sermons in the Order of the Westminster Shorter Catechism, Vol. 2

A volume of catechetical sermons on the Westminster Shorter Catechism. Sermon on death examines why believers die and the soul's immediate state—entering joy or torment—with scriptural proof.

John McDowell ⬩ 1826

Theology, in a Series of Sermons in the Order of the Westminster Shorter Catechism, Vol. 1

1825 sermon series (Westminster Shorter Catechism) by John M'Dowell. Systematic catechetical sermons on God's existence, Scripture, the Trinity, Christ's person/offices, creation, fall, and salvation.

John McDowell ⬩ 1825

Questions on the Bible, For the Use of Schools

Catechetical Q&A for schools covering Genesis and Exodus—creation, fall, flood, patriarchs, Joseph and Moses. Designed for classroom Bible instruction.

John McDowell ⬩ 1823

On Resignation

Sermon urging Christian resignation under trials: afflictions come from God's providence; believers should grieve, pray, and submit, trusting God's wisdom, justice, love and purpose.

John McDowell ⬩ 1813

On Experimental Religion

A sermon on experimental religion: a believer's testimony of God's electing love, redemption, calling and justification by faith, leading to adoption, assurance, and heartfelt devotion.

John McDowell ⬩ 1813

Sermon on Horse Racing; Preached in the Presbyterian Church, Elizabeth-Town, September 27, 1809

John McDowell ⬩ 1809

Alexander McDowell

Biographical sketch of Alexander McDowell, an 18th-century Irish-born Presbyterian minister and educator. He itinerated in Virginia, taught at Newark Academy, and died in 1782.

Richard Webster ⬩ 1857

Life of the Rev. David McDill, D.D., Minister of the United Presbyterian Church

Biography of Rev. David McDill (1790–1874), United Presbyterian minister, editor and reformer. Includes sermons, editorials, anti-slavery work, church history, and reform efforts.

Marion Morrison ⬩ 1874

Autobiographical Sketch

Report on 1870 Presbyterian assemblies and reunification, disputes over psalmody vs. hymns, obituaries for veteran ministers, and notice of Rome's declaration of papal infallibility.

David McDill ⬩ 1870

Review of Thomas Beveridge, Proposed Amendments to the Scottish Metrical Version of the Psalms

Urges Christians to labor for others' salvation grounded in personal piety, and reviews proposed amendments to the Scottish metrical Psalms to modernize psalmody and worship.

David McDill ⬩ 1851

September 1, 1846 Letter

John McCullough ⬩ 1846

Boyd McCullough

Biographical sketches and institutional history of the Reformed Presbyterian Church in America (1888), detailing ministers, congregations, missions, and publications.

William Melancthon Glasgow ⬩ 1888

The Shamrock; or, Erin Set Free. A Poem on the Conversion of the Irish from Paganism by Succat, or St. Patrick. And Other Poems

A narrative poem recounting Succat (St. Patrick)'s mission to convert pagan Ireland—his trials, missionary journeys, the synod at Armagh, and reflections on faith.

Boyd McCullough ⬩ 1882

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