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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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Dr. Guthrie’s Early Ministry

Sketch of Dr. Guthrie's early ministry emphasizing his 'pictorial' preaching: careful preparation, vivid illustrations, and catechizing youth that made him widely popular and effective.

James McCosh ⬩ 1876

Psychology

James McCosh ⬩ 1876

Is the Development Hypothesis Sufficient?

1876 essays reviewing evidence for biological development and critiquing the evolution hypothesis. Authors examine fossils and geology and argue evolution can be reconciled with Christian faith.

James McCosh ⬩ 1876

The Princeton College Communion

July 1876 church news: obituary/biography of J. W. Edwards, reports on the YMCA international convention and Reformed Episcopal council, and reflections on the Centennial Exposition.

James McCosh ⬩ 1876

The World a Scene of Contest: The Baccalaureate Sermon, Preached before the College of New Jersey, June 25, 1876

McCosh argues the world is a contest: amid evident design and goodness, sin and suffering persist. He surveys Genesis, Job, Psalms and the New Testament to show redemption's meaning.

James McCosh ⬩ 1876

Prepossessions for and Against the Supernatural: A Criticism of Dr. Carpenter

McCosh critiques Carpenter's physiological reduction of mind, defending a self-determining will, conscience, and the reality of biblical miracles. He cites historical evidence for New Testament authenticity.

James McCosh ⬩ 1876

On Evolution

Natural-history study of creatures mentioned in the Bible, explaining scriptural passages and arguing the harmony of Scripture and nature. Includes a concise essay on evolution.

James McCosh ⬩ 1877

The Scottish Philosophy, Biographical, Expository, Critical, From Hutcheson to Hamilton

McCosh surveys Scottish philosophy from Hutcheson to Hamilton, highlighting its inductive, observation-based method. He stresses self-consciousness and common-sense principles as foundations.

James McCosh ⬩ 1875

Ideas in Nature Overlooked by Dr. Tyndall: Being an Examination of Dr. Tyndall’s Belfast Address

James McCosh critiques Tyndall's Belfast Address, defending natural theology and reason and arguing that scientific atomism need not exclude belief in God.

James McCosh ⬩ 1875

The Royal Law of Love or, Love in Relation to Law and to God: The Baccalaureate Sermon Preached Before the College of New Jersey, June 27, 1875

McCosh's baccalaureate sermon teaches the 'Royal Law of Love': it distinguishes complacent and benevolent love and shows that love, fulfilled in Christ, upholds God's law.

James McCosh ⬩ 1875

Faith in Christ and Faith in Doctrine Compared and Contrasted: The Baccalaureate Sermon Preached Before the College of New Jersey, June 23, 1872

James McCosh's 1872 baccalaureate sermon contrasts saving faith in Christ with doctrinal faith, arguing faith involves understanding, will, and affection and rests on Christ and Scripture.

James McCosh ⬩ 1872

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Dr. Guthrie’s Early Ministry

Psychology

Is the Development Hypothesis Sufficient?

The Princeton College Communion

The World a Scene of Contest: The Baccalaureate Sermon, Preached before the College of New Jersey, June 25, 1876

Prepossessions for and Against the Supernatural: A Criticism of Dr. Carpenter

On Evolution

The Scottish Philosophy, Biographical, Expository, Critical, From Hutcheson to Hamilton

Ideas in Nature Overlooked by Dr. Tyndall: Being an Examination of Dr. Tyndall’s Belfast Address

The Royal Law of Love or, Love in Relation to Law and to God: The Baccalaureate Sermon Preached Before the College of New Jersey, June 27, 1875

What Should Now Be Done with Sustentation

Living for a High End: The Baccalaureate Sermon, Preached Before the College of New Jersey, June 21, 1874

Pan-Presbyterianism: To the Churches of Christ, Organized on Presbyterian Principles, Throughout the World

Religious Aspects of the Doctrine of Development

Presbyterianism in Foreign Lands

On Singleness of Eye: The Baccalaureate Sermon, Preached Before the College of New Jersey, June 22, 1873

Notice of Dr. Burns by Dr. McCosh

Berkeley’s Philosophy

On Prayer

Faith in Christ and Faith in Doctrine Compared and Contrasted: The Baccalaureate Sermon Preached Before the College of New Jersey, June 23, 1872

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