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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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A Memoir of John Maclean, M.D., the First Professor of Chemistry in the College of New Jersey

Memoir of Dr. John Maclean (b.1771, Glasgow), chemistry professor at the College of New Jersey. Summarizes his education, European studies, and research on fermentation and respiration.

John Maclean, Jr. ⬩ 1876

A Harmony of the Gospel Accounts of Christ’s Resurrection

Harmonizes the Gospel resurrection accounts—reconciling timings, women at the tomb, angelic messages, and post‑resurrection appearances to show their essential agreement.

John Maclean, Jr. ⬩ 1873

John Maclean

Index volume of the Biblical Repertory and Princeton Review (1825–1868) containing biographical sketches, reviews, and essays on Presbyterian ministers, church governance, education, and periodicals.

1871

A Plea for Continued Effort

1869 address urging continued support for Liberia: send emigrants to elevate free Black Americans, spread the Gospel in West Africa, suppress the slave trade, and strengthen missions.

John Maclean, Jr. ⬩ 1869

Address of Dr. Maclean at the Funeral of Rev. John McDowell

Funeral discourse for Rev. John McDowell (1863) praising his lifelong service, advocacy for college and seminary education, and urging pastors to train youth for ministry.

John Maclean, Jr. ⬩ 1863

A Sermon Preached in the Chapel of the College of New Jersey, and an Address to the Members of the Senior Class, May 15th, 1859

Baccalaureate sermon urging students to cultivate temperance, self-denial, and disciplined habits. McLean uses athletic metaphors to stress self-control and diligent study.

John Maclean, Jr. ⬩ 1859

College of New Jersey

1856 report by John Maclean on a revival at the College of New Jersey: increased student conversions, daily prayer, Scripture recitations, and expanded religious instruction.

John Maclean, Jr. ⬩ 1856

The Inauguration of the Rev. John Maclean, D.D., Tenth President of the College of New Jersey, Wednesday, June 28, 1854

1854 inaugural address of Rev. John Maclean as President of the College of New Jersey, stressing piety-infused, liberal Presbyterian education to prepare ministers and civic leaders.

John Maclean, Jr. ⬩ 1854

Filial Piety

John Maclean urges youth to honor and obey parents, cultivate truthfulness, wisdom, and saving knowledge. Filial piety and upright conduct please both parents and God.

John Maclean, Jr. ⬩ 1852

Letters on the Elder Question

John Maclean defends the Synod/Assembly rulings on Presbytery quorum and the role of ruling elders against Dr. R.J. Breckinridge's protests, arguing from the Form of Government and constitutional practice.

John Maclean, Jr. ⬩ 1844

Bacchus and Anti-Bacchus

Review criticizes temperance essays for misusing Scripture to condemn wine, defending Christ's use of wine and urging sound hermeneutics in interpreting biblical texts.

John Maclean, Jr. ⬩ 1841

Common Schools

Urges common schools to unite intellectual training with Christian piety. Recommends daily Scripture, catechetical instruction, and Sunday (Sabbath) schools for children.

John Maclean, Jr. ⬩ 1833

A Lecture on a School System for New-Jersey

John Maclean argues for a practical statewide common-school system in New Jersey, combining moral and religious instruction with state aid and local taxation to secure education for all children.

John Maclean, Jr. ⬩ 1829

A Grammar of the Benga Language

1855 manual of the Benga language by Rev. James L. Mackey. A missionary grammar detailing sounds, noun classes, pronouns, verb inflections and comparative vocabulary.

James Love Mackey ⬩ 1855

Diary

Report of Rev. Robert Mackenzie's packed lectures: a factual rebuttal of Colonel Ingersoll's infidelity and a sermon on immortality ('two destinies', matthew 25:46).

Robert MacKenzie ⬩ 1879

Problems in the Historical Section of the Book of Daniel

Defends the historicity and authenticity of Daniel against rationalist critics, citing linguistic, archaeological, and chronological evidence for a sixth-century origin.

Edward Mack, Sr. ⬩ 1899

The Theology of Hosea and Amos, as a Witness to the Age of the Pentateuch

Essay arguing Hosea and Amos presuppose an ancient Mosaic law and exalted theology, rebutting higher criticism through prophetic historical allusions and nature-based revelation.

Edward Mack, Sr. ⬩ 1894

The Worthies of Westminster: A Contribution to the Celebration of the Two Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of the Assembly of Divines at Westminster

Introductory essay praising the Westminster Assembly (1643–1648), its leaders and labors. Surveys historical context and the making of the Westminster Confession and Catechisms.

John Samuel MacIntosh ⬩ 1899

Our Pioneer Presbyter, Francis Makemie

Life of Francis Makemie, Scotch-Irish Presbyterian pioneer. Covers his Ulster roots, Glasgow education, licensure by the Laggan Presbytery, and persecution that shaped early American Presbyterianism.

John Samuel MacIntosh ⬩ 1893

Our Pledge to Posterity

Rev. John B. MacIntosh urges Scotch‑Irish Americans to preserve and pass on their moral, spiritual, and civic heritage, while embracing progress and union without uniformity.

John Samuel MacIntosh ⬩ 1891

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