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.
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Memoir of the Late Rev. John McLean, A.M
Memoir of Rev. John McLean (b.1801), a Nova Scotia Presbyterian minister—his education, pastoral labors among scattered congregations, and advocacy for temperance and Sabbath observance.
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Minority Report by the Committee on Psalmody
Exposition of Romans 8:18–23, consoling believers that present sufferings pale before future glory and creation's groaning. Includes Associate Reformed Synod debate on using Scripture psalms in worship.
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The Philosophy of Sectarianism
Classifies American Christian sects, showing how church government shapes doctrine, worship, and discipline. Advocates truth-rooted unity over sectarian division.
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Record of Marriages Solemnized by Alexander Blaikie, D.D. of Boston
Scanned/OCR'd 1872 marriage certificates with repeated entries recording parties' names, ages, birthplaces, parentage, and registration/solemnization details. Document is heavily garbled.
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A History of Presbyterianism in New England
Introduction to a history of Presbyterianism in New England, tracing its origins, growth, conflicts with Congregationalism, and adherence to Westminster standards and church order.
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An Essay on the Means of Grace
John Blair argues Scripture, ministry, and ordinances are means of grace—Spirit-used instruments that convict, regenerate, and sanctify sinners.
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Observations on Regeneration
John Blair argues regeneration is the Holy Spirit imparting a moral principle of spiritual life, evident in renewed understanding and willing; closely tied to conversion.
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A Sermon on the Impetuosity and Bad Effects of Passion, and the Most Likely Means of Subduing It
Early 19th-century sermon warning of the harms of anger and impetuous passion and urging discretion, humility, and self-restraint as means to subdue it.
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Sermons Collected from the Manuscripts of the Late Rev. John D. Blair
Preface and opening sermon (1800) from John D. Blair’s collected sermons, featuring a funeral sermon on George Washington that emphasizes providence, virtue, and national mourning.
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The Doctrine of Predestination, Truly and Fairly Stated
Samuel Blair's 18th-century treatise defines and defends the doctrine of predestination from reason and Scripture, prefaced by a narrative of a notable Pennsylvania revival.
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Memoir of Rev. Samuel Blair
Biographical sketch of Rev. Samuel Blair, Log College instructor and influential American Presbyterian minister. Notes his piety, learning, pastoral labors, revival work, and Calvinist theology.
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Extracts from October 15, 1842 Letter
Missionary letters recount hardships and progress in South Africa, India, Creek and Texas; reports on China’s opening after the war and other mission news.
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A Souvenir of Prof. J.R. Blake, and His Friends
Biographical sketch of Prof. John R. Blake (b.1825), his Scotch‑Irish ancestry, upbringing in Greenwood, SC, and academic career at Davidson College. Emphasizes Presbyterian piety and education.
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An Address, Delivered to the Oneida Indians, September 24, 1810
1810 missionary address to the Oneida urging industry, schooling, temperance and Christian faith, promising ministerial support; includes a thankful reply from Chief Christian.
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