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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.

May 16, 1776 Letter to George Washington

1776 documentary extracts from the American Archives: correspondence, proclamations, and committee reports on embargoes, prisoner custody, and military plans during the American Revolution.
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December 25, 1775 Letter to George Washington

Excerpt of correspondence to George Washington (Dec 1775) discussing proposed military actions: attack on Boston, an expedition against Nova Scotia, required secrecy, authority, and logistics.
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1759 Commencement Ode

Extracts from 1759 New Jersey newspapers: Nassau Hall commencement with Samuel Davies and an ode by James Lyon praising British leaders, plus an estate settlement notice for William Wood.
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The Gospel Ministry Entitled to Support

Articles on God's immutability and a sermon arguing that gospel ministers ought to be supported by their congregations, appealing to Levitical provision and apostolic practice.
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Robert Lusk

History of the Reformed Presbyterian Church in America (1888) with sketches of ministers, congregations, missions, institutions and portraits; includes biographical notices and synod proceedings.
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Walter Macon Lowrie

Biography of Walter M. Lowrie: his conversion, seminary discipline, devout piety, commitment to foreign missions (China), and scholarly preparation for the gospel ministry.
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Sermons Preached in China

Posthumous collection of Walter Lowrie's sermons preached in China (Macao, Ningpo, Shanghai), focusing on Christ's atonement, holiness, discipleship, and mission.
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Farewell Counsels - Mission to Africa

Farewell counsels to newly appointed missionaries to Western Africa: call to sacrificial service, trust God’s providence, confront slave-trade and disease, and train native and colored workers.
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Farewell Counsels - Missions to Eastern Asia

Farewell counsels urging Presbyterian foreign missions to China; sketches Chinese society, Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism, and outlines obstacles and needs for evangelism.
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Treatise on Divine Revelation

Argues that unassisted reason cannot prove God or reconcile justice and mercy; Divine Revelation is necessary. Defends New Testament authenticity via eyewitness testimony and miracles.
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An Explanation of the Epistle to the Hebrews

Samuel T. Lowrie's 1884 exposition of Hebrews defends Pauline authorship, contrasts Old Testament revelation with Christ as the final revelation, and offers exegetical and translational notes.
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The Life of David

Introduction to The Life of David: argues biblical biography teaches moral and spiritual lessons, warns against hagiography, and urges principled, Scripture-centered study.
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The Prophet Elisha

Memoir of Rev. John M. Lowrie, a 19th-century Presbyterian minister recounting his upbringing, education, pastoral labors, scholarship, devotion to Christ, and lasting influence.
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