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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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John Mayo Pleasants Atkinson, D.D.: A Memorial Address

Memorial address honoring Rev. J. M. P. Atkinson that recounts Hampden-Sydney College's Presbyterian founding, patriotic roots, and legacy of learned clergy and gentlemanly culture.

1900

Rev. Timothy Allen

Biographical sketches of Congregational ministers—Cotton Mather, John Bass, Timothy Allen, Enoch Pond, and others—covering funerals, ministries, publications and revival-era activity.

1859

A Series of Tracts on the Doctrines, Order, and Polity of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America, Vol. 9

Presbyterian Church in the United States of America, Presbyterian Board of Publication ⬩ 1842

A Series of Tracts on the Doctrines, Order, and Polity of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America, Vol. 8

Mid-19th-century Presbyterian tract urging reverent bodily postures in worship (kneeling, standing, prostration), arguing Scripture and Church practice justify them.

Presbyterian Church in the United States of America, Presbyterian Board of Publication ⬩ 1842

A Series of Tracts on the Doctrines, Order, and Polity of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America, Vol. 7

Pastoral letters urging the aged to repent, trust God’s providence, and remain useful. Practical counsel and comfort against despondency in declining years.

Presbyterian Church in the United States of America, Presbyterian Board of Publication ⬩ 1842

A Series of Tracts on the Doctrines, Order, and Polity of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America, Vol. 6

A tract on Ruth the Moabitess illustrating true religion’s power: conversion, forsaking idols and family for God, choosing Christ amid poverty, and steadfast perseverance.

Presbyterian Church in the United States of America, Presbyterian Board of Publication ⬩ 1842

A Series of Tracts on the Doctrines, Order, and Polity of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America, Vol. 5

Argues experimental religion—conviction, repentance, faith, humility—is rational and not fanaticism, and that personal religious experience is reasonable and essential to salvation.

Presbyterian Church in the United States of America, Presbyterian Board of Publication ⬩ 1842

A Series of Tracts on the Doctrines, Order, and Polity of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America, Vol. 4

Argues the Anglican Reformation left the Church of England ‘half-reformed’, critiquing Elizabeth’s retention of popish rites, persecution of Puritans, and Sabbath desecration.

Presbyterian Church in the United States of America, Presbyterian Board of Publication ⬩ 1842

A Series of Tracts on the Doctrines, Order, and Polity of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America, Vol. 3

Jonathan Edwards’ stark sermon warning sinners of imminent divine wrath and hell; only God’s sovereign, merciful restraint and faith in Christ can avert eternal destruction.

Presbyterian Church in the United States of America, Presbyterian Board of Publication ⬩ 1842

A Series of Tracts on the Doctrines, Order, and Polity of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America, Vol. 2

A Presbyterian pastor defends Calvinistic doctrine: Adam's federal headship, original sin and imputation, answering objections with Scripture and legal analogies (Rom.5; Hos.6; Philem.).

Presbyterian Church in the United States of America, Presbyterian Board of Publication ⬩ 1842

A Series of Tracts on the Doctrines, Order, and Polity of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America, Vol. 10

Story of James B., a soldier transformed from drunken, profane bully to devout, prayerful Christian through early pious instruction and a decisive, immediate conversion.

Presbyterian Church in the United States of America, Presbyterian Board of Publication ⬩ 1842

A Series of Tracts on the Doctrines, Order, and Polity of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America, Vol. 1

Samuel Miller's tract defends Presbyterianism as the primitive, apostolic form of church order, outlining its history, doctrine, government, and worship against sectarian objections.

Presbyterian Church in the United States of America, Presbyterian Board of Publication ⬩ 1842

William Tennent

Biographical sketches of early American clergy, focusing on Presbyterian ministers like William Tennent and James McGregor, covering migration, ministry, the Log College, and church affairs.

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1858

William Tennent

Biographical sketches of early American Presbyterian ministers to 1760, detailing William Tennent, Joseph Lamb, Samuel Young and revival activity. Published 1857.

Richard Webster ⬩ 1857

Memoir of the Rev. Wm. Tennent, Sen.

Sketch of Rev. William Tennent Sr., Irish-born founder of the Log College in Pennsylvania; his evangelical ministry, role in early American revivals with Whitefield, and Synod disputes.

Archibald Alexander, D.D., LL.D. ⬩ 1845

William Mayo Atkinson, D.D.

Biography of William M. Atkinson (1796–1849): his conversion, law career, ordination to the Presbyterian ministry, devoted pastoral and educational labors, character and death.

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1858

Sermons by the Late Reverend James Richards, D.D.: With an Essay on His Character.

A posthumous collection of Rev. James Richards’s sermons accompanied by an essay on his character. Covers God’s presence, providence, pilgrimage, pastoral ministry and missions.

William Buell Sprague, James Richards ⬩ 1849

Rev. Timothy Alden

Encyclopedia of the Presbyterian Church in the United States, containing histories and biographical sketches of ministers, assemblies, and church documents.

Alfred Nevin ⬩ 1884

The Christian Warrior Crowned

Memorial sermon for Rev. Thomas Smyth, D.D., honoring him as a Christian warrior and philosopher who ‘fought the good fight’ and finished his course. (Dec 14, 1873)

Gilbert Robbins Brackett ⬩ 1874

In Memoriam: Thomas Smyth

Obituary and funeral eulogies for Rev. Thomas Smyth, longtime pastor of the Second Presbyterian Church in Charleston (d. Aug 20, 1873). Accounts of his life, ministry, and funeral services.

1874

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