Against the Assassins of President Lincoln
Legal argument summarizing evidence and law in the military trial of Lincoln's assassination conspirators, focusing on conspiracy, treason, and joint liability.
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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.
Against the Assassins of President Lincoln
One Country, One Constitution, and One People: Speech of Hon. John A. Bingham, of Ohio, in the House of Representatives, February 28, 1866
Rep. John A. Bingham (Feb 28, 1866) urges a constitutional amendment to empower Congress to enforce the Bill of Rights against states, securing equal privileges, immunities, and due process.
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The Mission to Rome: Remarks of Hons. John A. Bingham, H.L. Dawes, G.S. Orth, and George F. Hoar, in the House of Representatives, May 19, 1870
May 19, 1870 Congressional debate on appointing a U.S. minister to Rome vs a consul. Speakers warned papal policies and infallibility threatened conscience and republican freedom.
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Preface to James M’Chord, Sermons on Important Subjects
Posthumous volume of Rev. James M'Chord's early-19th-century sermons—biblical expositions on divine omnipresence, creation, the Fall, providence, and pastoral ministry.
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Justification
Two sermons urging repentance and faith, teaching justification by Christ's atoning righteousness. Salvation is by faith and union with Christ, not by human works.
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Purification of the Sacred Ministry
Sermon calling for a purified, holy Christian ministry: criticizes clerical immorality, worldliness, and party spirit. Purification will come by divine judgment and a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
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Sketches of the Philosophy of the Bible
Argues the Bible is the supreme source harmonizing with nature and history; public reading and instruction shape a nation's morals and learning (e.g., Josiah, Deut. 6).
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The Man That Gathered Sticks on the Sabbath
A sermon on Numbers 15:32–36 warning against gathering sticks on the Sabbath and the sin of presumption. It defends divine law, penalties, and God's consistent government.
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The Objects and Origin of Ecclesiastical Power, and the Manner of Exercising It
Sermon on the objects, origin, and proper exercise of ecclesiastical power: authority comes from Christ and must be wielded by officers with prayer, charity, and faithful discipline.
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A Good Wife a Heavenly Gift
A sermon that a prudent, pious wife is a heavenly gift. Describes traits—common sense, self-command, industry, affection, domesticity—and the mother's formative role in society.
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Oxford Addresses; Being the Inaugural Address, and Address to the Graduates of Miami University, of the Years 1829, ‘30, ‘31, ‘32, ‘33, ‘34
Collection of addresses at Miami University (1829–1834) stressing collegiate duty, moral and religious formation, and the centrality of Scripture in education.
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A Tribute of Respect to Departed Friends: And a Word of Encouragement to Their Sons
A funeral-sermon urging sons to remember departed fathers' Christian faith, to assume their responsibilities, and to study biblical history and covenant promises to guide future generations.
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An Outline of the Political Economy of the Bible: A Sermon Delivered … December 14th, 1837
A sermon applying Scripture to political economy: God richly provides the earth's bounty. Poverty arises from human sin and mismanagement, while redemption aims to restore God's provision.
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The Nature and Value of Brotherly Love: A Sermon, Delivered on Sabbath, February 7th, 1841
A sermon exhorting Christians to "let brotherly love continue." It teaches love as divine in origin, the fulfillment of the moral law, active in duty, enduring through trials and worth every sacrifice.
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