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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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A Discourse Delivered on the Centenary of the First Presbyterian Church, Greenwich, New Jersey

Account of the First Presbyterian Church of Greenwich's centennial (1775–1875): pastoral succession, centennial exercises, addresses, hymns, remodeling, and community reminiscences.

David Xavier Junkin ⬩ 1875

The Good Steward: Or, Systematic Beneficence an Essential Element of Christianity

Junkin teaches that Christian stewardship—systematic beneficence—is an essential element of Christianity and worship, necessary for growth and evangelism; grounded in God's sovereignty and Scripture.

David Xavier Junkin ⬩ 1864

The Kingdom of God: Its Constitution and Progress. A Discourse Before the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church

Defines God's kingdom as universal dominion and a reign of grace, contrasted with civil government. Urges prayer and labor for the coming of Christ's kingdom.

David Xavier Junkin ⬩ 1860

The Christian Statesman: A Discourse Occasioned by the Death of the Hon. James McDowell, Late Governor of Virginia

Funeral sermon (1851) titled "The Christian Statesman" praising godly public servants, arguing Christianity shapes just law and government, and urging dependence on God in public life.

David Xavier Junkin ⬩ 1851

The Oath: A Divine Ordinance, and an Element of the Social Constitution

Junkin argues the oath is a divine ordinance essential to justice, faithful government, and social order, grounded in Scripture. He critiques its abuses (perjury, frivolous swearing) and urges biblical instruction.

David Xavier Junkin ⬩ 1845

Superiority of the Calvanistic [sic] Faith and the Presbyterian Government: A Discourse Commemorative of the … the Westminster Assembly …

David Xavier Junkin ⬩ 1844

A Commentary upon the Epistle to the Hebrews

Preface and introduction to George Junkin's commentary on Hebrews, defending Pauline authorship and canonical authority while highlighting Christ's mediatorial office and warnings against apostasy.

George Junkin, Sr., David Xavier Junkin ⬩ 1873

The Life and Labors of the Rev. John McMillan, D.D. - The Gospel Which He Preached, and Its Influence upon the Civilization of West Pennsylvania: A Discourse

Centenary memorial recounting the planting and growth of Presbyterianism in Western Pennsylvania (1775–1875), featuring historical discourses and a biography of Rev. John McMillan.

David Xavier Junkin ⬩ 1876

The Reverend George Junkin, D.D., LL.D.: A Historical Biography

Biography of Dr. George Junkin tracing Puritan ancestry, family immigration, Revolutionary War heritage, and his role in 19th‑century Presbyterian life. Preface outlines sources and aims.

David Xavier Junkin ⬩ 1871

A History of the Division of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America

1852 committee history of the causes behind the 1837–38 Old School–New School division in the U.S. Presbyterian Church, focusing on the 1801 Plan of Union and the 'Testimony and Memorial'.

Gideon Noble Judd ⬩ 1852

The Magnanimity of the Christian Spirit

A sermon asserting that true magnanimity is the Christian spirit: self-denial, victory over sin, and forgiving enemies (exemplified by Stephen), esteeming God's approval over worldly honor.

Gideon Noble Judd ⬩ 1849

Historical Sketch, Confession of Faith, and Catalogue of Members, of the Presbyterian Church in Bloomfield, N.J.

Brief history (1794–1834) of Bloomfield Presbyterian Church—organization, pastors, revivals, baptisms and membership—followed by a Presbyterian Confession on Trinity, Scripture, providence, sin, and atonement.

Gideon Noble Judd ⬩ 1835

Sinners Urged to a Reconciliation with God

Affirms that God's Spirit, not human might, effects spiritual work. Urges sinners to repent, submit, and trust Christ's atoning work for reconciliation.

Gideon Noble Judd ⬩ 1831

Necessity of Divine Influence

Sermon argues that conversion and growth in holiness require special Divine influence. Means of grace—preaching, prayer, Scripture—are ordained but powerless without the Spirit.

Gideon Noble Judd ⬩ 1831

A Charge to the Professor [William Henry Green]

Inaugural charge urging Professor W. H. Green to combine rigorous biblical scholarship with evangelical piety, to defend orthodoxy against German rationalism, and train ministers.

Samuel Beach Jones ⬩ 1851

The Death of Good Men a Just Ground for Great Lamentation

Funeral sermon reflecting on Stephen's burial (acts-8), arguing funeral sermons rarely awaken souls. Praises Johnson Reeves' exemplary Christian character and the loss his death brings.

Samuel Beach Jones ⬩ 1900

Fifty Years in the Lombard Street Central Presbyterian Church

History of Lombard Street Central Presbyterian (Philadelphia): John Gloucester's street ministry and revival conversions, his freeing of family, and the church's 1844 organization.

Robert Jones ⬩ 1894

Joseph H. Jones, D.D.

Biographical sketches of 19th-century Presbyterian ministers detailing education, pastoral service, character, publications, and death—illustrating American Presbyterian history.

1874

Joseph Huntington Jones

Biographical sketches of Revs. Joseph H. Jones and George Junkin, chronicling their education, pastoral labors, revivals, church growth, and public service in 19th-century Presbyterianism.

1871

Hadassah, and the Court of King Ahasuerus

19th-century Presbyterian devotional on the Book of Esther, recounting Ahasuerus, Vashti, Esther, Mordecai and Haman, and the events leading to Haman's plot against the Jews.

Joseph Huntington Jones ⬩ 1865

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