Rev. Thomas Smyth, D.D.
Argues Christian baptism was instituted by Christ only after His resurrection; John’s baptism was a baptism of repentance, not Christian. Also includes a hymn on heaven and a note on close communion.
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.
Rev. Thomas Smyth, D.D.
Thomas Smyth
Biographical entries from The Biblical Repertory and Princeton Review (1825–1868) profiling Presbyterian ministers, scholars, their writings, ministries, and missionary service.
Rev. Thomas E. Peck, D.D., LL.D.
Obituary of Rev. Thomas E. Peck (1822–1893), longtime Union Seminary professor and Presbyterian pastor, emphasizing his integrity, scholarship, and devoted service in ministry.
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Memorial upon the Life of Rev. Stuart Robinson
Memorial biography of Rev. Stuart Robinson, D.D., recounting his Irish birth, childhood injuries, maternal piety, early education, and providential rise to ministry.
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Stuart Robinson, D.D.
Necrological report containing biographical sketches of deceased ministers (Stuart Robinson and Abraham B. Van Zandt), outlining their education, ministries, writings, and deaths.
Stephen Alexander LL.D.
Encyclopedic entries on the Presbyterian Church in the U.S., offering biographical sketches of ministers (e.g., Joseph Addison Alexander) and institutional history.
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Silas Milton Andrews, D.D.
Necrological report presenting obituaries of Presbyterian ministers Silas M. Andrews and Cochran Forbes, outlining their births, education, ministries, marriages, and deaths.
Samuel James Pierce Anderson, D.D.
Biographical encyclopedia entries on 19th-century American Presbyterian ministers (several Samuel Andersons), with church history, missions, and institutional notes.
Samuel Davies Alexander, D.D.
Necrological sketch of Samuel D. Alexander (1819–1894): Princeton alumnus, longtime New York pastor, seminary trustee, presbytery clerk, and author of church histories.
Commencement Ode (1759)
1759 New Jersey newspaper extracts: College of New-Jersey commencement with Rev. Samuel Davies and James Lyon’s ode lauding King George and General Amherst. Includes an estate settlement notice.
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Memoir of President Davies
Memoir of Samuel Davies (b.1724) recounting his pious upbringing, education under Samuel Blair, early ministry in Delaware and Virginia, advocacy for dissenters’ rights, and preaching labors.
Memoir of the Rev. Samuel Davies
Memoir of Rev. Samuel Davies, 18th-century Presbyterian minister and College of New Jersey president, recounting his piety, ministry in Virginia, revival work, and defense of religious liberty.
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Memoirs of President Davies
Memoir of Samuel Davies recounting his conversion, zealous evangelical ministry and revival successes in Virginia, and his later presidency of the College of New Jersey.
Samuel Clark Aiken, D.D.
Encyclopedia of the Presbyterian Church in the United States, covering Northern and Southern assemblies, with biographies and historical descriptions of ministers and institutions.
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Catalogue of Books in the Library of the Presbyterian Historical Society
1865 catalogue of the Presbyterian Historical Society listing officers, a preservation appeal and detailed entries of books on theology, history, biography and ministry.
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Questions on Old Testament History
Catechetical Q&A on Old Testament history for students: discusses Scripture, inspiration, creation, Eden, the Fall, Cain & Abel, covenant, typology and study methods.
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Systematic Theology
Dabney's systematic and polemic theology syllabus: lecture notes covering natural theology, God's attributes, Trinity, Christ's divinity, decrees/predestination, creation, providence, and sin.
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The Interests of Education
Central Presbyterian (Aug 17, 1861) urges Southern ecclesiastical independence, warns of a Northern Presbyterian drift toward abolitionism, and counsels students to remain in their studies.
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Robert Annan
Biographical sketch of Rev. Robert Annan (1742–1819), a Scottish-born Associate Reformed minister who served in early American churches, was a Revolutionary patriot, pastor, scholar, and author.
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