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.
Memorial of Margaret E. Breckinridge
Obituary for Margaret E. Breckinridge (1832–1864), a devoted nurse to Union soldiers whose hospital service led to fatal illness. Daughter and granddaughter of notable Presbyterian ministers.
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An Address Delivered Before the Colonization Society of Kentucky, at Frankfort, on the 6th day of January, 1831
1831 address advocating African colonization as a remedy for slavery; traces Africa's oppression, historical causes, and appeals to Scripture for justice and redemption.
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An Address Delivered Before the Temperance Society in the Woodford Church, on the 13th November, 1831
Examines the 1843 Disruption of the Church of Scotland, highlighting church-state conflicts over patronage. Reprints an 1831 temperance address documenting alcoholism's social and economic costs.
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Hints on Colonization and Abolition; With Reference to the Black Race
1833 essay debating colonization vs. abolition, invoking Genesis on racial origins, assessing the plight of free people of color, and arguing mixing races is impractical.
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A Short Treatise of the Scapular
Two reviews: a Presbyterian rejects Quaker 'inward light' as unbiblical; and a critique of a Catholic Treatise on the Carmelite Scapular, its miracles, indulgences, and purgatory.
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Act and Testimony (1834)
Act and Testimony (1835): Presbyterian ministers denounce Arminian/Pelagian errors, defend Westminster standards, urge discipline and reform to prevent schism, and call a Pittsburgh convention.
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The Immorality of the Traffic, Manufacture, and Use, of Ardent Spirits as a Drink, and the Duty of Christians with Reference to the Temperance Cause
Sermon contending that manufacturing, selling, or drinking ardent spirits is immoral and incompatible with Christian duty; addressed to Christian dealers and urging temperance.
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A Plain Statement
Author rebuts Dr. Charles Hodge's attacks in the Biblical Repertory, defends his role in drafting the Act and Testimony, and recounts meetings, objections, and perceived injustices.
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Secreta Monita Societatis Jesu: The Secret Counsels of the Society of Jesus, in Latin and English
Editor defends the authenticity of the Secreta Monita (Secret Counsels of the Jesuits), surveying editions, provenance, and rebutting claims it is a forgery or expelled-Jesuit fabrication.
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The World to Be Reclaimed by the Gospel
Archibald Alexander urges the church to pursue global conversion through preaching, missions, prayer, and ministerial training. He affirms the prophetic certainty of the world’s conversion.
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Brown’s Theory of Cause and Effect
Review of Dr. Brown’s theory that ‘power’ is merely invariable antecedent-consequence; the author defends common-sense causation and the reality of divine agency in nature.
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Suggestions in Vindication of Sunday-Schools
Argues Sunday-schools are vital, nonsectarian means to spread Bible knowledge, moral reform, and to train teachers and missionaries. Calls for improving methods and instructional materials.
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Wilson’s Evidences
Reviews of works on the Second Advent and Daniel Wilson’s Evidences, addressing prophecy, miracles, New Testament authenticity, and the inspiration of Scripture.
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The Scottish Seceders
Reviews Barnes’s Gospels and Romans; surveys ecclesiastical law and the 1733 Scottish Seceders—their secession, Act and Testimony, and appeal to Matthew 18:20.
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Circular Epistle of the General Assembly
Minutes and Circular Epistle (Philadelphia Convention, 1837) defending Presbyterian doctrine and order, annulling the Plan of Union with Congregationalists and condemning doctrinal departures.
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Works of Rev. Andrew Fuller
Review of Rev. Andrew Fuller’s works—his theological writings defending evangelical Calvinism, promotion of foreign missions (notably India), biographies, and expository sermons.
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Review of E.B. Elliott, Horae Apocalypticae
Review of E.B. Elliott’s Horae Apocalypticae, comparing four interpretations of Revelation — Praeterist, Futurist, Church-scheme, and Elliott’s historicist (Roman-empire) reading.
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Chalmers’ Mental and Moral Philosophy
Reviews Bingham’s 21‑year account of the Sandwich (Hawaiian) Islands, urging continued missionary support. Discusses Chalmers’ Mental and Moral Philosophy on volition, emotion, and moral blame.
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Memoir of Rev. Thomas Gouge
Sept 1849 issue of The Presbyterian Treasury: devotional pieces (Heavenly Rest, The Day's Three Rules), essays on education and missions, notices on Hungary, and a memoir of Rev. Thomas Gouge.
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