The African Slave Trade
Review of sectarianism followed by a lengthy summary of Thomas Fowell Buxton's exposé on the African slave trade, detailing its scale, horrors (middle passage) and proposed remedies.
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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 African Slave Trade
A Picture of India, Geographical, Historical and Descriptive
Review of a Christian antiquities compendium and Mudie’s Picture of India, outlining India’s geography, population, products, British rule, climate, and missionary activity.
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Memoir of the Rev. Elijah P. Lovejoy
Memoir of Rev. Elijah P. Lovejoy, murdered Nov. 7, 1837 defending press freedom. Introduction frames his death within Christian morals, abolitionism, and American civil liberty.
There Is an Isle
Memoir of Rev. Elijah P. Lovejoy, murdered defending the liberty of the press at Alton, Illinois (Nov 7, 1837). Contains biographical details, his widow's grief, and a poem of heavenly rest.
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Willis Lord, D.D., LL.D.
Necrological report (1889) of Princeton Theological Seminary alumni: obituaries detailing the ministry careers, publications, honors, and deaths of several Presbyterian ministers.
Willis Lord, D.D., LL.D.
Presbyterian Encyclopedia entry covering U.S. Presbyterian history, biographical sketches of ministers, and an exposition of the Lord's Prayer (Matt 6; Luke 11).
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The Blessed Hope: Or, The Glorious Coming of the Lord
A devotional exposition of Christ's first coming as fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy, the progressive revelation of God, and the blessed hope of His future glorious return.
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Christian Theology for the People
Popular 1874 systematic theology by Willis Lord summarizing core Christian doctrines: God, Trinity, Christ, Spirit, salvation, church, sacraments, and practical piety for lay readers.
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Address of Rev. Dr. Lord at the Semicentenary Celebration of the Presbyterian Board of Education
Proceedings of the 1869 semicentennial of the Presbyterian Board of Education. Addresses celebrate its missionary and educational achievements and urge trained Christian leadership.
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“Important Correspondence,” … Between Rev. Willis Lord, … Jesse L. Wilson … Cyrus H. McCormick … N.L. Rice … and Others
Cyrus H. McCormick's 1868 correspondence about a dispute with the Theological Seminary of the Northwest over professor appointments, alleged political proscription, and withholding an endowment installment.
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Inaugural Address at the Opening of the Presbyterian Theological Seminary of the North West
Inaugural address asserting biblical and ecclesiastical history must be read under God's providence. Traces the Church from Creation and Covenant to Pentecost and the Reformation.
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Hymns of Worship: Designed for Use Especially in the Lecture-Room, the Prayer-Meeting and the Family
19th-century hymnbook preface and selections emphasizing worship directed to God alone, communal (family and church) praise, and hymns for prayer-meetings and public worship.
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Our National Blessings
Thanksgiving sermon (1857) praising America's health, prosperity, education, and religious and political liberty as unique national blessings, contrasted with oppression abroad.
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Divine Truth Attested by Miracles
Argues that biblical miracles are God's credentials proving Scripture's authenticity and Christ's Messiahship. Appeals to Pentecost, Paul's defense, Joshua's miracle and Christ's healings.
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The Faithful Saying
Exposition of 1 Tim. 1:15: the Son of God became incarnate to be the vicarious Savior, removing sinners' guilt and renewing them by substitutionary atonement.
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The Christian Minister in the Pulpit; An Inaugural Discourse
Inaugural sermon urging ministers to "speak as the oracles of God" — preach the Bible doctrinally and practically, rely on God's strength, and seek the glory of God.
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A Sermon, Preached by Appointment Before the Board of Foreign Missions of the Presbyterian Church … During the Sessions of the General Assembly, May 1850
Willis Lord expounds John 12:32, urging that the cross's atoning power reconciles heaven to men and fuels missionary effort. Its sufficiency is universal, its full triumph awaits future fulfillment.
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The Banner Unfurled: A Sermon Preached at the Dedication of the Presbyterian Church of Penn Square, Philadelphia, December 31, 1842
Dedication sermon (1842) by Rev. Willis Lord affirming the Bible's authority and sufficiency, espousing Presbyterian polity and Reformation doctrines, and urging missionary zeal while the church remains militant until Christ's return.
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Memoir of John C. Lord, D.D. Pastor of the Central Presbyterian Church for Thirty-Eight Years
Memoir of Rev. John C. Lord, D.D., long-serving Buffalo Presbyterian pastor. Includes biographical sketch, funeral resolutions, memorial sermon and commemorative papers.
Occasional Poems
1869 collection of occasional Christian poems by John C. Lord. Poems meditate on God, Christ, creation and public events, dedicated to his parishioners.
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