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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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Tenting on the Pacific Coast

Argues regeneration must precede social reform but Christians should apply faith to government. Urges national reform and both home and foreign missions; notes temperance and Sabbath concerns.

John L. McCartney ⬩ 1895

Land of the Sunshine

Urges Christian political dissent: refuse to vote under a secular constitution as separation from political sin. Calls for Sabbath observance, Lord's Day reform, and public conscience-building.

John L. McCartney ⬩ 1895

Arrowhead Hot Springs, California

A Christian Reformer issue criticizes political corruption and Sabbath violations, praises anti-lottery law, recounts legislative violence, and offers a travelogue of Arrowhead Hot Springs and its health baths.

John L. McCartney ⬩ 1895

Resolution on the Treatment of Colored People in the South

Minutes of the Reformed Presbyterian Synod (July–Aug 1892) recording proceedings, committee reports, and a resolution condemning lynching and lawlessness; adjournment set for May 1893.

John L. McCartney ⬩ 1892

John McCartney

Excerpt from an 1888 history of the Reformed Presbyterian Church in America, offering biographical sketches of ministers, congregations, missions, institutions, and publications.

William Melancthon Glasgow ⬩ 1888

Address Delivered by D.B. McCartee on the Celebration of the Jubilee Year of His Residence in the Far East

Divie Bethune McCartee ⬩ 1894

French Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs

Preface to a French manual providing the Westminster Shorter Catechism, prayers and psalms with prose pronunciation to enable French immigrants to join congregational singing and worship.

William Latta McCalla ⬩ 1854

W.L. MʻCalla’s Defence of His Preamble and Resolution Adverse to Clerical Titles of Distinction

William Latta McCalla ⬩ 1853

An Argument for Cleansing the Sanctuary, Delivered in the Presbytery of Philadelphia

Argues for 'cleansing the sanctuary' by removing ungodly, non-communicant trustees and secular control of church property and elections to restore spiritual Christianity and discipline.

William Latta McCalla ⬩ 1853

Review of Dr. Boardman’s Address Against Kossuth

Defends Kossuth against Dr. Boardman, arguing Washington's non‑intervention doesn't forbid action to defend liberty; condemns popery/despotism and cites Abraham's rescue.

William Latta McCalla ⬩ 1852

A Few Specimens of Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs

1851 French psalmody collection for schools and congregations, offering metrical paraphrases of Psalms with Huguenot devotional tone. Suitable for public and domestic worship.

William Latta McCalla ⬩ 1851

A Public Discussion of the Doctrine of the Trinity, Between Elder Frederick Plummer, Christian; and the Rev. William L. M’Calla, Presbyterian

Report of an 1842 public debate in Pennsylvania between Unitarian Frederick Plummer and Rev. W.L. M'Calla on the doctrine of the Trinity and rules governing the discussion.

William Latta McCalla ⬩ 1842

Adventures in Texas, Chiefly in the Spring and Summer of 1840

1841 travel narrative by W. L. McCalla recounting voyages and frontier journeys in Texas, with religious reflections, preaching, and appendices on education and church organization.

William Latta McCalla ⬩ 1841

A Discussion of Christian Baptism, as to Its Subject, Its Mode, Its History, and Its Effects upon Civil and Religious Society

An 1831 Presbyterian pastor's rebuttal to Alexander Campbell defending Christian baptism (its subjects, mode, history, and social effects), exposing disputed debate reports and misquotations.

William Latta McCalla ⬩ 1831

A Correct Narrative of the Proceedings of the Presbytery of Philadelphia, Relative to the Reception and Installation of Mr. Albert Barnes

Account of the Philadelphia Presbytery's 1830 debate over installing Rev. Albert Barnes, centering on doctrinal disputes (justification, imputation, atonement) and church procedure.

William Latta McCalla ⬩ 1830

The Unitarian Baptist of the Robinson School Exposed

Preface to Samuel Agnew's 1826 polemical defense of infant (paedo) baptism, answering Alexander Campbell and Robinson and recounting the public debates and controversies.

William Latta McCalla ⬩ 1826

Discussion of Universalism, or a Defence of Orthodoxy Against the Heresy of Universalism, as Advocated by Mr. Abner Kneeland, … , July, 1824

W. L. M'Calla's 1824 polemic defending orthodox Christianity against Abner Kneeland's Universalism. Records their arranged debate over whether the wicked's future punishment is eternal.

William Latta McCalla ⬩ 1825

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Tenting on the Pacific Coast

Land of the Sunshine

Arrowhead Hot Springs, California

Resolution on the Treatment of Colored People in the South

John McCartney

Address Delivered by D.B. McCartee on the Celebration of the Jubilee Year of His Residence in the Far East

French Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs

W.L. MʻCalla’s Defence of His Preamble and Resolution Adverse to Clerical Titles of Distinction

An Argument for Cleansing the Sanctuary, Delivered in the Presbytery of Philadelphia

Review of Dr. Boardman’s Address Against Kossuth

A Few Specimens of Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs

A Public Discussion of the Doctrine of the Trinity, Between Elder Frederick Plummer, Christian; and the Rev. William L. M’Calla, Presbyterian

Adventures in Texas, Chiefly in the Spring and Summer of 1840

A Discussion of Christian Baptism, as to Its Subject, Its Mode, Its History, and Its Effects upon Civil and Religious Society

A Correct Narrative of the Proceedings of the Presbytery of Philadelphia, Relative to the Reception and Installation of Mr. Albert Barnes

The Unitarian Baptist of the Robinson School Exposed

Discussion of Universalism, or a Defence of Orthodoxy Against the Heresy of Universalism, as Advocated by Mr. Abner Kneeland, … , July, 1824

A Debate on Christian Baptism, Between the Rev. W.L. McCalla, a Presbyterian Teacher, and Alexander Campbell

Remarks on Dr. James Fishback’s Philosophy of the Human Mind

A Sermon on Prov. IV. 23, Which Was Handed to the West-Lexington Presbytery … in April 1813, and Rejected …

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