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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.
The Woman Question
Profiles Jonathan Edwards briefly and presents a Presbyterian debate, 'The Woman Question', arguing for women's subordinate sphere, opposing female preaching and urging marital obedience.
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James McDonald Chaney, D.D.
Necrological report of alumni presenting concise biographies of deceased ministers—dates, education, pastoral service, publications, and burial details.
Power — Received Ye the Holy Ghost?
An evangelistic devotional asking whether believers have "received the Holy Ghost." Surveys Scripture on the Spirit's person, gifts, work, prayer for the Spirit, and warnings against resisting Him.
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Revival Movements of the Nineteenth Century
Historical survey of 18th–19th-century revivals urging a fresh outpouring of the Spirit. Reviews major awakenings, college revivals, and leaders like Charles G. Finney.
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Choice Hymns, No. 1
Choice Hymns No.1 (1902), compiled by J. Wilbur Chapman & W.S. Weeden. A gospel hymn collection for church use, Sunday school, and young people's societies.
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The Man Who Said He Would
Examines Peter's denial to warn against pride, small sins, and self-confidence. Urges vigilance, dependence on Christ, repentance, and return to faithfulness.
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Present-Day Evangelism
Chapman urges a renewed, adaptive evangelism rooted in the first-century model, stressing personal evangelism, trained pastors and evangelists, and preparation for a new awakening.
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Fishing for Men
Practical exhortations for evangelism using fishing metaphors: rely on Christ’s power, adapt methods to reach men, use prayer and organizations, and persist in winning souls.
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Songs of Praise, No. 2
1905 evangelistic hymnal "Songs of Praise No. 2", compiled by J. Wilbur Chapman & O. F. Pugh. Contains hymns and responsive scripture readings for revival services and worship.
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And Judas Iscariot, With Other Evangelistic Sermons
A sermon on Judas Iscariot's betrayal as a solemn warning contrasted with Peter's repentance, probing Christ's foreknowledge, human choice, and the need for true repentance and service.
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Winona Hymns
Early 20th-century Presbyterian evangelistic hymnbook containing gospel hymns on salvation, grace, Calvary, and Christian devotion for use in revival and missionary work.
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S.H. Hadley of Water Street: A Miracle of Grace
Biography of Rev. S.H. Hadley, longtime superintendent of New York's Water Street Mission, recounting his conversion from drunkenness and devoted rescue work. Includes testimonies and funeral services.
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Revival Sermons
Chapman's Revival Sermons ask "What is a Christian?" — arguing true Christianity is personal union with Christ: regeneration, repentance, and transformed living, not mere church membership or ethics.
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The Minister’s Handicap
Chapman urges ministers to preach the Gospel simply, fervently, and evangelistically like Paul, the 'ambassador in bonds.' He stresses pastoral visitation, spiritual devotion, and perseverance.
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Day After Day: A Manual of Devotions for Individual and Family Use
1919 manual of daily family devotions compiled by J. Wilbur Chapman. Urges brief family worship, Scripture reading, daily prayer, and a family covenant to foster home piety.
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Evangelistic Sermons
Introduction to J. Wilbur Chapman’s evangelistic sermons, praising his quiet, passionate preaching and emphasis on soul-winning, prayer, and revival. Centers on John 11.
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