David Brainerd the Apostle to the North American Indians
Biography of David Brainerd, a Puritan missionary to North American Indians, chronicling his zeal, intense prayer life, hardships, and revival work among native tribes.
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.
David Brainerd the Apostle to the North American Indians
Memoirs of Rev. David Brainerd, Missionary to the Indians of North America
Memoir of Rev. David Brainerd, missionary to Native Americans, compiled by Jonathan Edwards. Chronicles his conversion, missionary labors, revivals, struggles, and death.
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David Brainerd
Sketch of David Brainerd (1718–1747), a New England missionary to Native Americans. Details his conversion, revival labors, suffering, and early death under Jonathan Edwards’ care.
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The Life and Labours of the Rev. Daniel Baker, D.D., Pastor and Evangelist [3rd ed.]
Memoir of Rev. Daniel S. Baker, D.D., chronicling his ancestry, ministry, evangelistic labors, revivals, and role in founding Austin College. Compiled by his son William M. Baker.
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The Life and Labours of the Rev. Daniel Baker, D.D., Pastor and Evangelist
Biography of Rev. Daniel Baker, Presbyterian pastor and evangelist. Chronicles his ministry, revivals and missions across the American South and his role in founding Austin College.
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Princetoniana: Charles and A.A. Hodge
A biographical sketch of Charles A. and A.A. Hodge and Princeton Seminary, tracing their lives, teaching, and influence on American Reformed theology and ministerial formation.
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Charles Hodge, D.D., LL.D.
Encyclopedic entry on the Presbyterian Church in the United States, its assemblies and ministers, featuring an extended biography of Charles Hodge and his works.
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Benjamin M. Palmer, D.D., LL.D.
Encyclopedia of the Presbyterian Church in the United States (Northern and Southern assemblies). Includes ministerial biographies, church history, and institutional descriptions.
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Rev. B.M. Palmer, D.D.
Biographical sketches of Southern leaders — a North Carolina agricultural official and Rev. Benjamin M. Palmer, a leading Southern Presbyterian who supported secession and church separation.
Benjamin Morgan Palmer, D.D., LL.D.
Biographical sketch of Rev. Benjamin M. Palmer (b.1818), a leading Southern Presbyterian pastor, educator, and eloquent orator. He served in Columbia and New Orleans and received DD and LL.D. honors.
Presbyterian Missions
Survey of Presbyterian domestic and foreign missions (to 1838), recounting missionary societies, Indian, African, and Asian efforts, institutional developments, and supplemental notes.
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Mission to Jerusalem
Addresses urge persistent prayer for the kingdom of God and active support for missions. Reports cover a Jerusalem mission, seminary fundraising, Sunday schools, and Seneca Indian education.
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To the Pious and Benevolent (1809)
1857 historical sketch of the First African Presbyterian Church (Philadelphia), recounting its founding, need for a worship building, outreach to Black residents, and appeal for benevolent support.
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Evangelical Theology
Preface and lectures by A. A. Hodge presenting systematic theology: God’s nature, attributes, and providence. A popular yet scholarly exposition of Princeton Calvinist thought.
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A.A. Hodge, D.D., LL.D.
Biographical sketch of Archibald A. Hodge (1823–1886), Princeton theological professor, pastor and former missionary. Celebrated teacher and preacher of Christ-centered, orthodox theology.
Popular Lectures on Theological Themes
Hodge presents God as the central, infinite personal Spirit—discussing His attributes, omnipresence, causality, and relation to the universe and providential government.
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June 23, 1833 Letter to the Heathen (1833)
Discusses how the pulpit can best counter modern skepticism—weighing faithful preaching, holy living, and methods of evangelism. Includes reports on missionary work in Africa, Asia, and Europe.
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Prophecies of Nineveh and Babylon
Victorian anthology edited by Thomas Wyatt compiling illustrative essays on biblical scenes and fulfilled prophecies, including Nineveh, Babylon, Moses, Jesus, and Daniel.
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An Inaugural Discourse at Princeton Theological Seminary
Samuel Miller’s 1812 inaugural sermon urging the Presbyterian Church to provide an able, pious, learned, and diligent ministry, outlining required qualities and means to secure it.
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Amzi Armstrong, D.D.
Biographical sketches of American clergymen Amzi Armstrong and Samuel Blatchford detailing their education, ministerial service, character, family, and deaths in the late 18th–early 19th century.
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