Archives

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.

Browse all archives

Unity with Diversity in the Works and Word of God: The Baccalaureate Sermon Preached Before the College of New Jersey, June 25th, 1871

McCosh argues that unity with diversity pervades God's works and Word: order, beauty and varied forms in nature and Scripture reveal divine design and providence, aiding human understanding.

James McCosh ⬩ 1871

Christianity and Positivism: A Series of Lectures to the Times on Natural Theology and Apologetics, Delivered in New York, Jan. 16 to March 20, 1871

James McCosh's 1871 lecture series defends Christianity against positivism, using the argument from design to reconcile modern science (evolution, conservation) with natural theology.

James McCosh ⬩ 1871

Introductory Note to J.C. Murray, Outline of Sir William Hamilton’s Philosophy: A Text-Book for Students

Preface and TOC of 'Outline of Sir William Hamilton's Philosophy' — a student textbook presenting phenomenal psychology, metaphysics, consciousness, and logic for philosophical education.

James McCosh ⬩ 1870

The Laws of Discursive Thought: Being a Text-Book of Formal Logic

James McCosh's treatise on formal logic analyzes notions, judgment, and reasoning, defending Aristotelian analytic methods and critiquing Kantian/Hamiltonian innovations.

James McCosh ⬩ 1870

Lessons Derived from the Plant: The Baccalaureate Sermon, Preached Before the College of New Jersey, June 26, 1870

McCosh draws lessons from lilies and grass to urge trust in God's providence, showing how nature reveals divine wisdom, beauty, and care and calls us to faith over anxiety.

James McCosh ⬩ 1870

Address at the Opening of the New Gymnasium at Princeton College, Jan. 13, 1870

Report on Princeton College's Gymnasium opening (Jan 13, 1870), describing the new building, apparatus, and exercises. Includes addresses on health and physical culture by Dr. Parker, President McCosh, and prayers.

James McCosh ⬩ 1870

Christ, the Way, the Truth, and the Life: Being the Baccalaureate Sermon Preached Before the College of New Jersey, June 27, 1869

McCosh's 1869 baccalaureate sermon on John 14:6 argues that Christ alone is the Way, the Truth, and the Life; natural religion and human reason cannot bring sinners to God.

James McCosh ⬩ 1869

Address at the Semicentenary Celebration of the Presbyterian Board of Education

James McCosh ⬩ 1869

A Method of Teaching Religion in a College

McCosh outlines a college method for teaching religion: Sabbath afternoon devotional lectures centered on the life of Christ, plus weekly class instruction, biblical study, and non‑sectarian spiritual formation.

James McCosh ⬩ 1869

Inauguration of James McCosh, D.D., LL.D., as President of the College of New Jersey, Princeton, October 27, 1868

Proceedings of James McCosh's Oct 27, 1868 inauguration as President of the College of New Jersey (Princeton). Addresses stress the harmony of religion and science and Christian education.

James McCosh ⬩ 1868

The Duty of Irish Presbyterians to Their Church at the Present Crisis in the Sustentation of the Gospel Ministry

James McCosh urges Irish Presbyterians to adopt a voluntary, shared sustentation scheme for supporting the Gospel ministry after disestablishment, modeled on the Free Church fund.

James McCosh ⬩ 1868

Recent Improvements in Formal Logic in Great Britain

Survey of 19th-century reforms in British formal logic—Whately, Hamilton, Mill—critiquing Kantian metaphysics and urging an inductive, mind-observing account of notions and reasoning.

James McCosh ⬩ 1868

Moral Philosophy in Great Britain in Relation to Theology

Survey of British moral philosophy's relation to Christian theology, contrasting sensational/utilitarian and a priori schools. Argues conscience and natural morality point to divine law and the need of Christ's atonement.

James McCosh ⬩ 1868

Mill’s Reply to His Critics

Review treats the Swedish Reformation and recent excavations, then critically examines J.S. Mill's reply to critics, warning how materialistic metaphysics can erode public and private morals.

James McCosh ⬩ 1868

On Compulsory Education

Rev. J. M. Cosh argues for compulsory education, citing Prussian and US evidence that voluntary systems fail. He urges state-enforced schooling with conscience clauses to protect religion.

James McCosh ⬩ 1868

“Morality Independent of the Gospel,” As Seen in England

James McCosh ⬩ 1867

Waiting for God: A Sermon Preached in Great Queen Street Chapel, April 26th, 1867, in Behalf of the Wesleyan-Methodist Missionary Society

Sermon urging believers—especially missionaries—to wait on God with faith, patience, and readiness to serve. Trust God's timing, expect His blessings, and reject self-seeking.

James McCosh ⬩ 1867

Showing 11,921–11,940 of 22,007 items

Archives

Unity with Diversity in the Works and Word of God: The Baccalaureate Sermon Preached Before the College of New Jersey, June 25th, 1871

Christianity and Positivism: A Series of Lectures to the Times on Natural Theology and Apologetics, Delivered in New York, Jan. 16 to March 20, 1871

Introductory Note to J.C. Murray, Outline of Sir William Hamilton’s Philosophy: A Text-Book for Students

The Laws of Discursive Thought: Being a Text-Book of Formal Logic

Lessons Derived from the Plant: The Baccalaureate Sermon, Preached Before the College of New Jersey, June 26, 1870

Address at the Opening of the New Gymnasium at Princeton College, Jan. 13, 1870

Christ, the Way, the Truth, and the Life: Being the Baccalaureate Sermon Preached Before the College of New Jersey, June 27, 1869

Address at the Semicentenary Celebration of the Presbyterian Board of Education

A Method of Teaching Religion in a College

Inauguration of James McCosh, D.D., LL.D., as President of the College of New Jersey, Princeton, October 27, 1868

The Duty of Irish Presbyterians to Their Church at the Present Crisis in the Sustentation of the Gospel Ministry

Recent Improvements in Formal Logic in Great Britain

Moral Philosophy in Great Britain in Relation to Theology

Mill’s Reply to His Critics

On Compulsory Education

“Morality Independent of the Gospel,” As Seen in England

Waiting for God: A Sermon Preached in Great Queen Street Chapel, April 26th, 1867, in Behalf of the Wesleyan-Methodist Missionary Society

An Examination of Mr. J.S. Mill’s Philosophy: Being a Defence of Fundamental Truth

Present Tendency of Religious Thought in Great Britain and Ireland

Dugald Stewart, Outlines of Moral Philosophy

Confessional Intelligence

AI Response

Search Results

Cart