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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 History of the Old Presbyterian Congregation of “The People of Maidenhead and Hopewell”

1876 historical discourse on the Old Presbyterian congregation of Maidenhead and Hopewell. Rev. George Hale surveys colonial land titles, Indian deeds, ejectment suits, and church origins.

George Hale ⬩ 1876

A Sermon

Historical semi-centennial sermon by Rev. George Hale (1888) recounting fifty years at Pennington, NJ—ordination, baptisms, funerals, congregational history and pastoral reminiscence.

George Hale ⬩ 1889

George Hale, D.D.

Necrological report (Princeton Theological Seminary, 1889) with obituaries and biographical sketches of deceased alumni and faculty, detailing careers, honors, and family.

1889

Does God Send Trouble? An Earnest Effort to Discern Between Christian Tradition and Christian Truth

Pastoral reflection on suffering and consolation. Hall examines why God's consolations often seem inadequate, distinguishing human and divine sympathy and discussing providence.

Charles Cuthbert Hall ⬩ 1894

Introductory Note to Benjamin A.M. Schapiro, Christian Obligations to the Jews

Account of the Brooklyn Christian Mission to the Jews (1890s). Argues Christians' duty to evangelize Jews, profiles converts, and urges prayer, workers, and financial support.

Charles Cuthbert Hall ⬩ 1897

The Christ-Filled Life

Charles C. Hall urges inviting Christ to indwell and fill the inner life; without Christ spiritual sensitivity ebbs, with Him comes restoration, power, and sanctification.

Charles Cuthbert Hall ⬩ 1897

An Address in Behalf of the Temperance Society, Norwalk, Connecticut, February 26th, 1833

1833 temperance address urging total abstinence from distilled spirits, citing health, moral, economic, and social harms and appealing to Christian duty.

Edwin Hall, Sr. ⬩ 1833

Submission to Civil Authority

Argues civil authority is ordained by God and should be honored for the sake of conscience. Obedience is required but not absolute—disobedience is justified when human laws conflict with God's law.

Edwin Hall, Sr. ⬩ 1839

True Freedom

Two sermons: Christians must submit to civil authority as a duty to God (1 Pet. 2:13–17). True freedom is obedience to Christ's law, not a license to sin (John 8:36).

Edwin Hall, Sr. ⬩ 1839

A Refutation of Sundry Baptist Errors, Particularly as They Are Set Forth in a Recent Work of Rev. J.J. Woolsey

1841 refutation by Edwin Hall defending infant baptism against J. J. Woolsey and Baptist translations, arguing New Testament Greek usage and translation support paedobaptism.

Edwin Hall, Sr. ⬩ 1841

The Duty of Christian Joy

Two sermons urging united prayer and habitual Christian joy. One defends the value of social prayer meetings; the other exhorts believers to "rejoice evermore" amid trials.

Edwin Hall, Sr. ⬩ 1844

The Nature of Sin

A sermon urging united, social prayer (Matt. 18:19-20) and a meditation on sin’s nature: its power to perpetuate itself and to leave lasting punishment. Calls for earnest repentance and fellowship.

Edwin Hall, Sr. ⬩ 1844

The Ancient Historical Records of Norwalk, Connecticut

Norwalk, CT historical records (1847) compiled by Edwin Hall. Includes town and church records, genealogical registers, deeds, meeting minutes, war notices, and local reminiscences.

Edwin Hall, Sr. ⬩ 1847

The Puritans and Their Principles

Defends Puritan principles and history, explaining their church polity, sufferings, and Pilgrim migration. Argues against prelacy and for religious and congregational liberty.

Edwin Hall, Sr. ⬩ 1851

An Exposition of the Law of Baptism; As It Regards the Mode and the Subjects

Examines the law, mode, and subjects of baptism; argues from hermeneutical principles that sprinkling and pouring are scriptural, immersion is not essential, and defends infant baptism.

Edwin Hall, Sr. ⬩ 1864

A Lamentation for the Slain: Funeral Sermon, Preached in the First Congregational Church, Norwalk, Conn., Dec. 5, 1852

1853 funeral sermon lamenting deaths from intemperance. Rev. Edwin Hall mourns victims, condemns liquor sellers, and urges reform and temperance.

Edwin Hall, Sr. ⬩ 1852

Colleges Essential to Home Missions

1852 sermon urging collegiate and theological education as essential to home (domestic) missions, to plant churches and train ministers across the expanding American West.

Edwin Hall, Sr. ⬩ 1852

Farewell to the First Congregational Church in Norwalk, Conn., Sabbath, April 29, 1855

Farewell sermon (Norwalk, 1855) by Rev. Edwin Hall on 2 Cor. 13:11 urging Christians to be complete in character, to take comfort in affliction, and to pursue unity and peace.

Edwin Hall, Sr. ⬩ 1855

The Shorter Catechism of the Westminster Assembly, With Analysis and Scripture Proofs

Westminster Shorter Catechism with analysis and Scripture proofs, outlining man's chief end, the authority of Scripture, and core doctrines of God and Christ.

Edwin Hall, Sr. ⬩ 1859

The Church of Christ the Temple of God

Two sermons: Christ as Spirit-empowered preacher and atoning Savior; the Church is God’s spiritual temple—an invisible body of 'living stones' whose visible forms symbolize but do not create life.

Edwin Hall, Sr. ⬩ 1860

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