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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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The Habeas Corpus, and Martial Law

1861 essays and correspondence debating suspension of the writ of habeas corpus and martial law. Examines Lincoln/Bates arguments, court opinions (Treat, Taney), and civil liberty vs. Union preservation.

Robert Levi Breck ⬩ 1862

The Western Luminary, Vol. 1

1824 prospectus for The Western Luminary, an interdenominational Lexington weekly promoting missions, defending Christian truth, and opposing indifferent 'charity' toward error.

John Breckinridge ⬩ 1824

The Western Luminary, Vol. 1, No. 44 (May 11, 1825)

1825 Western Luminary: a Jewish conversion narrative tracing human depravity from Genesis to Christ's atonement; plus a report on Capt. Stockton securing Cape Montserado for colonization.

John Breckinridge ⬩ 1825

Ministerial Responsibility

Sermon asserting the ministry is God's permanent ordinance for converting the world under the Great Commission. It charges ministers with primary responsibility for the church's missionary failure.

John Breckinridge ⬩ 1828

The Claims of Foreign Missions

Critiques semi-Pelagianism and surveys the doctrine of original sin; urges renewed zeal for foreign missions and calls American Presbyterians to obey Christ's commission.

John Breckinridge ⬩ 1830

The Annual of the Board of Education of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States, Vol. 1

Introductory address urging ministry candidates to pursue deep piety and thorough training. Warns against love of popular applause, superficial preparation, and misplaced dependence on aid.

John Breckinridge ⬩ 1832

Introductory Address, The Annual of the Board of Education of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States

1832 Board of Education Introductory Address urging ministry candidates to pursue deep piety and rigorous training, warning against ambition, superficial preparation, and seeking popularity.

John Breckinridge ⬩ 1832

Sprague on Revivals

Review of Wm. B. Sprague's Lectures urging sober, Spirit-led revivals. Discusses characteristics of genuine revivals: Holy Spirit's work, mass conversion, and church renewal.

John Breckinridge ⬩ 1832

Controversy Between the Rev. John Hughes, of the Roman Catholic Church, and the Rev. John Breckinridge, of the Presbyterian Church

1832 exchange between Rev. John Hughes (Roman Catholic) and Rev. John Breckinridge (Presbyterian) negotiating rules and medium for a public controversy over Catholic and Protestant doctrines.

John Breckinridge ⬩ 1833

Christian Missions

An 1832 lecture arguing that the Christian life is inherently missionary: holiness, love, obedience and sacrifice obligate believers and the Church to spread the Gospel to the world.

John Breckinridge ⬩ 1833

An Address, Delivered July 15, 1835, Before the Eucleian and Philomathean Societies of the University of the City of New York

John Breckinridge's 1835 New-York University address praises America as a refuge of civil and religious liberty, traces its roots to the Reformation, and urges youth to uphold freedom.

John Breckinridge ⬩ 1836

A Discussion: Is the Roman Catholic Religion Inimical to Civil or Religious Liberty? And Is the Presbyterian Religion Inimical to Civil or Religious Liberty?

Record of an 1836 public debate (with letters and resolutions) examining whether Roman Catholic or Presbyterian doctrines are inimical to civil or religious liberty.

John Breckinridge ⬩ 1836

November 23, 1840 Letter

1861 Central Presbyterian editorials urge support for the paper, critique the Northern press and politics, and offer a devotional exhortation to cast burdens on the Lord (Ps. 55; Phil. 4).

John Breckinridge ⬩ 1861

John Breckinridge, D.D.

Biographical sketch of Rev. John Breckenridge (1797–1841), an Old School Presbyterian minister noted for eloquence, pastoral zeal, leadership in education and missionary work.

John Breckinridge ⬩ 1858

An Address on the Occasion of the Burial of the Kentucky Volunteers, Who Fell at Buena Vista Delivered at Frankfort, on Tuesday, the 20th of July, 1847

John C. Breckinridge's 1847 Frankfort address honors Kentucky volunteers who fell at Buena Vista. He recounts their lives, valor, and the nation's gratitude.

John Cabell Breckinridge ⬩ 1847

Address of Hon. John C. Breckinridg [sic], Vice President of the United States: Preceding the Removal of the Senate from the Old to the New Chamber

Breckinridge's 1859 Senate address reflects on moving from the old to new chamber, recounting Congress's early itinerant sites, the Potomac seat selection, and Washington's role.

John Cabell Breckinridge ⬩ 1860

July 28, 1860 Letter to Rose O’Neal Greenhow

John Cabell Breckinridge ⬩ 1860

Speech of Hon. John C. Breckinridge at Ashland, Kentucky, September 5th, 1860, Repelling the Charge of Disunion and Vindicating the National Democracy

Breckinridge repudiates charges of disunion, ambition, and emancipationism, affirming his loyalty to the Constitution, the Union, and Democratic principles.

John Cabell Breckinridge ⬩ 1860

May 14, 1815 Letter to Thomas Jefferson

Joseph Cabell Breckinridge ⬩ 1815

June 20, 1815 Letter to Thomas Jefferson

Joseph Cabell Breckinridge ⬩ 1815

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The Habeas Corpus, and Martial Law

The Western Luminary, Vol. 1

The Western Luminary, Vol. 1, No. 44 (May 11, 1825)

Ministerial Responsibility

The Claims of Foreign Missions

The Annual of the Board of Education of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States, Vol. 1

Introductory Address, The Annual of the Board of Education of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States

Sprague on Revivals

Controversy Between the Rev. John Hughes, of the Roman Catholic Church, and the Rev. John Breckinridge, of the Presbyterian Church

Christian Missions

An Address, Delivered July 15, 1835, Before the Eucleian and Philomathean Societies of the University of the City of New York

A Discussion: Is the Roman Catholic Religion Inimical to Civil or Religious Liberty? And Is the Presbyterian Religion Inimical to Civil or Religious Liberty?

November 23, 1840 Letter

John Breckinridge, D.D.

An Address on the Occasion of the Burial of the Kentucky Volunteers, Who Fell at Buena Vista Delivered at Frankfort, on Tuesday, the 20th of July, 1847

Address of Hon. John C. Breckinridg [sic], Vice President of the United States: Preceding the Removal of the Senate from the Old to the New Chamber

July 28, 1860 Letter to Rose O’Neal Greenhow

Speech of Hon. John C. Breckinridge at Ashland, Kentucky, September 5th, 1860, Repelling the Charge of Disunion and Vindicating the National Democracy

May 14, 1815 Letter to Thomas Jefferson

June 20, 1815 Letter to Thomas Jefferson

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