Present State of Oxford University
Critique of an 1852 Royal Commission report exposing Oxford University's archaic Catholic statutes, social privilege, and costly, indulgent student life, urging reform.
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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.
Present State of Oxford University
The Bible, the Missal and the Breviary
Review of Lewis's English translation of the Roman Missal and Breviary, critiquing ritualism, excessive saints, curtailed Scripture in the offices, and doctrinal errors in the Mass.
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The Sower and the Seed
Exposition of the Parable of the Sower, tracing four kinds of hearers and the role of the 'word of the kingdom.' Urges attentive understanding and practical response to bear fruit.
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The Life of Mrs. Sherwood
Biography of Mary Martha Sherwood (b.1775): her pious upbringing, vivid childhood imagination, education, work in India, and influential children’s religious writings and missions involvement.
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The Life of Cardinal Mezzofanti
1858 Princeton Review: commemorative discourse on the Church at Yale College's first century; plus a biography of Cardinal Mezzofanti, famed polyglot and scholar.
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The Examples of the Revolution: The Anniversary Oration of the Cincinnati of New Jersey, at Trenton, July 4, 1859
John Hall's 1859 July 4 oration urges a revival of the founders' virtue and public patriotism, invoking Divine Providence and defending ecclesiastical independence and religious liberty.
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History of the Presbyterian Church in Trenton, N.J.: From the First Settlement of the Town
History of Trenton's First Presbyterian Church: colonial settlement (1682–1700), Scottish/Irish Presbyterian immigration, ministers, and early church development.
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Governor Winthrop
Review of John Winthrop's Life and Letters, focusing on his Puritan piety, private correspondence, and spiritual struggles. Emphasizes prayer, conscience, and public virtue.
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Evil in Things Good
Argues denominations, though imperfect, serve useful social and spiritual roles. Calls for mutual courtesy and comity, warns against destructive criticism and complacent reformism.
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Discourse on the Fortieth Anniversary of the Call to the Pastoral Charge of the First Presbyterian Church, Trenton, May 31st, 1881
Anniversary sermon reflecting on a 40-year pastorate, emphasizing ministerial responsibility before Christ, pastoral accountability, the means of grace, and congregational change.
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Church Economics
Advocates parish-like districts, official residences (parsonages), weekday church uses, social outreach, and financial aid for ministerial candidates to strengthen congregational ministry.
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Our American Life
Rejects crude Aryan race theories and surveys American life—immigration, assimilation, education, commerce, and urban vs. rural morals. Urges civic education and the Church's moral leadership.
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Beacon-Lights of the Reformation: Or, Romanism and the Reformers
Introduction to a history defending the Protestant Reformation. Critiques Romanism, surveys key Reformers, and urges study, vigilance, and evangelistic defense of Bible truth.
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Memoirs of Matthew Clarkson of Philadelphia, 1735–1800
Memoirs of Matthew and Gerardus Clarkson tracing their English ancestry, Puritan connections, and civic and ecclesiastical roles in colonial America.
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Family Prayers, For Four Weeks
Collection of family prayers (morning and evening) edited by John Hall (1868). Practical, pastorally-minded prayers to guide family worship, devotion, and household petitions.
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Presbyterians: A Popular Narrative of Their Origin, Progress, Doctrines, and Achievements
Concise 1892 history of Presbyterian origins, doctrine and polity, emphasizing Calvinist theology, church government, missions, education, and influence on American life and liberty.
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The Future Church
John Hall urges Presbyterian reunion to strengthen cities, assign congregations responsibility for local districts, and reorganize missions via amalgamation, pastoral support, and teaching.
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Papers for Home Reading
A collection of moral and religious essays for home reading focused on family life, temperance, and piety, including a study of the virtuous woman (Prov. 31). Practical guidance for families.
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The Active Pity of a Queen
Temperance sermon uses Esther 8 to vindicate the book's providence and urge action against intemperance's social ruin. Calls for prayer, fasting, and social reform.
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Questions of the Day
John Hall's Questions of the Day addresses modern theological doubts. The chapter 'Is the Human Race One?' defends human unity against polygenism and Darwinism using anatomy, language, and theology.
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