National Reform Manual
1877 National Reform Manual urging a constitutional amendment to recognize the U.S. as a Christian nation and preserve Bible reading, Sabbath laws, and public prayer.
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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.
National Reform Manual
Testimonies to the Religious Defect of the Constitution
Report of an 1874 national convention advocating a constitutional religious amendment; compiles historical testimonies criticizing the U.S. Constitution's omission of God and Christianity.
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The Religious Amendment Movement Just, Seasonable and Necessary
1873 convention proceedings urging a constitutional "religious amendment" to formally acknowledge Christianity as foundational to the United States.
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The Nature and Ground of Political Dissent
McAllister defends Reformed Presbyterian political dissent—refusing incorporation into the nation's governing body—on covenantal grounds, while urging civic duty and obedience unless civil law conflicts with Scripture.
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The Aims and Methods of the Movement to Secure the Religious Amendment of the Constitution of the United States
1872 convention urging a Religious Amendment to the U.S. Constitution to acknowledge God, Christ, and the Bible—defend chaplains, Sabbath observance, and Bible in schools.
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Where He Is
Devotional reflection: heaven is 'where He is'—Christ's presence. Earth is training for intimate companionship with Jesus, who promises to be with us always.
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Rev. Hugh McAden
Sketch of early Presbyterianism in New Bern, N.C., describing 18th-century ministers (McAden, Campbell), missionary labors, scattered congregations, and local academies.
Journal [1755–1756]
Biography and journal excerpts of Hugh McAden, an 18th-century Presbyterian missionary in North Carolina, detailing his travels, ministry, hardships, and early settlements.
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The Virginia Historical Register, and Literary Companion, Vol. 6
Volume VI (1853) of the Virginia Historical Register collects Revolutionary-era Virginia accounts: the Battle of Great Bridge, Captain Cunningham, travels, memoirs and local intelligence.
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The Virginia Historical Register, and Literary Companion, Vol. 5
An 1852 Virginia Historical Register issue reproduces Col. William Byrd's account of early Virginia: Roanoke, Jamestown, colonial settlements, and relations with Native peoples and New England.
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The Virginia Historical Register, and Literary Note Book, Vol. 4
1851 Volume IV of The Virginia Historical Register chronicles colonial and Revolutionary Virginia, society proceedings, publications, and archival efforts, and profiles Gov. Alexander Spotswood.
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The Virginia Historical Register, and Literary Note Book, Vol. 3
1850 Virginia Historical Register issue summarizing the Virginia Historical Society's third annual meeting, committee reports, library donations, and collected essays and documents on state history.
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The Virginia Historical Register, and Literary Advertiser, Vol. 2
Introduction to The Virginia Historical Register (Vol. II, 1849), outlining society proceedings, essays, original letters, and appeals to preserve and study Virginia's colonial and state history.
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The Virginia Historical Register, and Literary Advertiser, Vol. 1
Contents and introduction to The Virginia Historical Register (Jan 1848). Lays out the Virginia Historical Society’s aims to collect and publish state history, antiquities, biographies, and notices.
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Letter to William S. Plumer
Pastoral counsel comforting the bereaved: affliction is from God's wise providence, meant to sanctify sorrow and deepen prayer, patience, and love for God.
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Sacred Song
Southern Literary Messenger (Aug 1836) miscellany: Sigourney's poem on a ruler's dying daughter; Greenhow's account of the Tripoli bombardment; travel sketches and a sacred song.
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An Address Delivered Before the Bible Society of the University of Virginia
1836 address to the University of Virginia Bible Society defending the Bible as the supreme book for intellect and morals, contrasting it with pagan philosophy and affirming divine providence.
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An Oration Commemorative of the Late Rev. John Holt Rice, D.D.
Commemorative oration honoring Rev. John Holt Rice, tracing his pious upbringing, education, and devoted Presbyterian ministry from humble origins to influential pastor and teacher.
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Poems
Early-1816 Philadelphia poetry collection of lyric and narrative poems (e.g., "Ariadne to Theseus"), exploring love, abandonment, myth and melancholy.
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