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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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An Essay on the Mode and Subjects of Christian Baptism

Thomas Goulding argues that immersion is not the only valid mode of baptism and defends infant baptism, appealing to Scripture, early church practice, and the Presbyterian (Westminster) Confession.

Thomas Goulding ⬩ 1833

Rev. Thomas Goulding, D.D.

Necrology of Rev. Thomas Goulding (1786–1848) summarizing his ministry, scholarship, and pastoral labors. Records his death after preaching and the Synod of Georgia's memorials.

1869

Resolution on Sunday Schools

Minutes of the 1881 Synod of Mississippi urging continued church-led education, greater presbytery oversight of Sunday-schools, and increased support for Home Missions.

Cornelius Washington Grafton ⬩ 1881

Letters to Mrs. Stonewall Jackson [1862]

Letters from Winchester (1862) recount domestic comforts, prayer meetings, and admiration for General 'Stonewall' Jackson's humble Christian character amid wartime trials.

Frances Bland Tucker Magill Graham ⬩ 1892

Reminiscences of General T.J. “Stonewall” Jackson

James Robert Graham, Sr. ⬩ 1895

Missions in China — An Object Lesson

James Robert Graham, Jr. ⬩ 1890

Autobiography and Reminiscences of Rev. John Graham

Autobiography and reminiscences of Rev. John Graham recounting his Scottish upbringing, Seceder roots, pastoral ministry in New York, and selected sermons on revival and Christ.

John Graham ⬩ 1870

Bishop Ive’s Sermons

Critical review of Bishop Ives, accusing him of teaching baptismal justification and confirmation as sacraments, contrary to Anglican Articles and Protestant doctrine.

Samuel Lyle Graham ⬩ 1845

Carson on Baptism

Review of works on baptism and Unitarian discourse; critiques Dr. Carson's arbitrary linguistic canons defending immersion and examines scriptural examples and interpretive errors.

Samuel Lyle Graham ⬩ 1847

Reading of History

Review of E. B. Elliott’s Horae Apocalypticae defending study of Revelation and its historicist interpretation. Also an essay on historiography, persecution, papal power, and toleration.

Samuel Lyle Graham ⬩ 1847

Romans, 9th Chapter, I–V Verses, 2.4

19th-century exegetical piece analyzing Romans 9:1–5, Paul's preaching at Athens, and the term 'anathema', with linguistic, historical, and Trinitarian reflections.

Samuel Lyle Graham ⬩ 1849

Another Professor Gone: Samuel L. Graham, D.D.

A New‑Year exhortation to live earnestly for Christ, urging prayer for laborers and gratitude, explaining the Board of Education's ministerial and school policies, and memorials for professors.

1852

Address to the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Virginia

Sketches of Virginia Presbyterianism tracing ministers, institutions, and the fight for religious liberty; includes memorials opposing state-established religion.

William Graham ⬩ 1850

Letter Written on Behalf of the Board of Trustees of Liberty Hall Academy to President George Washington

Excerpt from Foote's Sketches of Virginia recounting George Washington's donation of James River Company shares to Liberty Hall (Washington) Academy and the trustees' correspondence.

William Graham ⬩ 1850

A Memoir of the Late Rev. William Graham, A.M.

1821 magazine pieces argue the Waldenses were essentially Calvinistic (Trinity, imputed justification, regeneration) and include biographies of Rev. William Graham and missionary Henry Martyn.

1821

William Graham

Biographical sketches of Presbyterian ministers John Rankin and William Graham, detailing their education, ministry, character, and contributions to early American churches and academies.

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1858

The Nestorians: Or, The Lost Tribes: Containing Evidence of Their Identity; Their Manners, Customs, and Ceremonies

19th-century missionary travel and ethnography among the Nestorian Christians of Persia. Describes their customs, church life, mission work, and argues they may be descendants of Israel's Ten Tribes.

Asahel Grant ⬩ 1843

Memoir of Asahel Grant, M.D., Missionary to the Nestorians

Memoir of Asahel Grant, M.D., missionary to the Nestorians of Persia, compiled by Rev. A. C. Lathrop. Includes Grant's biography and an 'Appeal to Pious Physicians' to promote missions.

1847

Memoir of Rev. Samuel B. McPheeters, D.D.

Memoir of Rev. Samuel B. McPheeters: a biographical portrait preserving his Christian character, ministry, and testimony amid Presbyterian controversies and assemblies.

John Sharshall Grasty, Stuart Robinson ⬩ 1871

Sin and Its Wages

Sermon explaining sin's nature and bitter consequences—death, suffering, societal ruin—and urging repentance, early piety, and trust in Christ's atoning work for pardon.

John Sharshall Grasty ⬩ 1860

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