The Drama of Redemption
A devotional theological work presenting the Bible as God's revelation, Christ as both divine and human Redeemer, and the Holy Spirit as applicator of salvation, with assurance of heaven.
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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.
The Drama of Redemption
A Thorough Reformation of Our English Orthography Necessary and Practicable
1907 lecture advocating a thorough reform of English orthography for simplicity and educational efficiency, tracing the spelling-reform movement and its objections.
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The Authorship of the Epistle to the Hebrews
1914 lecture surveying patristic testimony and internal evidence on the disputed Pauline authorship of Hebrews, arguing the probability that Paul (translated by Luke/Clement) wrote it.
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The Covenanters; A Pastor’s Views
Traces the Sabbath-school from Raikes back to synagogue schools. Profiles the Covenanters, a Presbyterian boys' society promoting missions, church loyalty, and practical charity.
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The General Assembly [Southern] of 1902
Examines the philosophy and prominence of faith and summarizes the 1902 General Assembly debates, especially seminary consolidation and the Confession's teaching on infants' salvation.
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Love Like the Sun
Discusses the philosophy of faith and pastoral instruction: faith unites and empowers believers—likened to the sun (Judges 5). Includes homiletic notes for preaching (Matt. 5).
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The Minister as an Intercessor
Argues ministers must serve as intercessors—prepared, compassionate, and scripturally informed—leading public and private prayers that represent and comfort the people.
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The Rod of Aaron
Includes a reflection on the 'sin unto death' and an address (Num.17) arguing ministers are divinely called, set apart, consecrated to service, and must bear spiritual fruit.
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The Years That the Locust Hath Eaten
Sermon on Joel 2:25: a call to repentance and prayer, promising God’s forgiveness and restoration of “the years the locust hath eaten,” illustrated by Jacob, Moses, and Job.
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The Sower
Editorial praises the Hague Conference's steps toward lawful warfare. Sermon 'The Sower' (Matt.13) urges faithful sowing of the gospel with prayer, sacrifice, and Christ's death bringing life.
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Notes on Religion in Europe
Observations on European religion: England displays devout practical Christianity yet faces disestablishment and ritualist–evangelical conflict. France's church-state rupture is bitter; continental worship impresses but often lacks spiritual edification.
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The Power of Christian Character
Argues that holy Christian character is the church's chief power—evangelizing sinners, silencing critics, and giving authoritative example to leaders; character embodies the Gospel.
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The Foreign Mission Situation in Our Church
Articles: Presbyterian worship has a simple ritual and needs fidelity. They diagnose Southern mission debt and urge prayer and voluntary, non-coercive fundraising.
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The Making of a Minister
1912 address on 'The Making of a Minister': ministers must be godly, genuinely called, trained in seminaries with a wholesome spiritual atmosphere, sound curriculum, and missionary zeal.
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Christian Unity
Churchman (June 20, 1914) reports on church work at the University of North Carolina, Christian unity, the Travellers' Aid social service, a strike report and new books.
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The Unity of the Church
Argues that Christ intended a spiritual unity for the Church; current divisions result from imperfect, immature membership. True unity is produced by the Spirit and vital for Christian witness.
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Union of the Presbyterian Churches
Advocates organic union of U.S. Presbyterian bodies to strengthen mission, preserve Reformed doctrine and polity, reduce duplication, and centralize administration and publishing.
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Some Lessons Which Ministers May Learn from Rev. William A. Sunday
Obituary for Dr. Schauffler and an assessment of W.A. Sunday's revival preaching: praises his plain, fervent evangelism (sin, repentance, faith) and urges ministers to adopt a personal, practical style.
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The Charlotte Assembly, 1920
1920 Charlotte General Assembly debated a Plan of Union, relations to the Interchurch World Movement, Sunday-school work, ministerial relief, and Bible distribution.
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Hand Book of Theology
A concise Reformed handbook introducing theology: arguments for God's existence, natural vs. revealed theology, revelation and inspiration, Scripture as ultimate authority, and doctrinal divisions.
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