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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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Prayer at the 1878 Funeral of Joseph Henry

Report of Professor Joseph Henry’s funeral (May 16, 1878) at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church, detailing services, prayers, scripture readings, notable attendees, and burial.

Charles Hodge ⬩ 1880

The Teaching Office of the Church (1848)

Charles Hodge: the Church’s chief duty is to teach the whole Bible—making disciples by baptism and instruction under the Great Commission; the Spirit applies truth but does not replace teaching.

Charles Hodge ⬩ 1882

An Unpublished Letter of Dr. Hodge to Dr. S.S. Schmucker, On Christian Union

Charles Hodge’s letter objects to formal external church unions, arguing unity must be inward and spiritual. He warns against indifferentism, lax creeds, and erosion of authority.

Charles Hodge ⬩ 1899

August 14, 1835 Letter to Mrs. William C. Walton (1835)

Memoir and condolence letters mourning Rev. William C. Walton, praising his piety, ministerial zeal, and hope of resurrection. Includes letters from Joel Parker and Daniel Baker.

Daniel Baker ⬩ 1837

A Series of Revival Sermons

A revival sermon defending the Bible’s divine inspiration, moral code, and Christ’s atoning work as the way for sinners. Offers apologetic evidence and appeals to repentance.

Daniel Baker ⬩ 1846

A Plain and Scriptural View of Baptism (GB)

Argues for infant baptism as scriptural and covenantal. Baptism replaces circumcision and infants of believers are covenant members; also examines proper mode of baptism.

Daniel Baker ⬩ 1853

A Plain and Scriptural View of Baptism (IA 1)

Daniel Baker defends infant baptism in covenant continuity, arguing baptism replaces circumcision and infants are rightful members of the visible church; examines subjects and modes.

Daniel Baker ⬩ 1853

A Plain and Scriptural View of Baptism (IA 2)

Defense of infant baptism: infants are covenant members (Noah/Abraham), baptism replaces circumcision, and household baptisms support paedobaptism.

Daniel Baker ⬩ 1853

Revival Sermons — Second Series

Sermons emphasizing "precious faith" — saving, active faith that works by love, contrasted with presumption and dead belief; calls sinners to repent and trust Christ.

Daniel Baker ⬩ 1854

Daniel Baker’s Talk to Little Children

Through memorable stories and direct instruction, Daniel Baker urges children to seek Christ, value their souls, obey Scripture, pray faithfully, love others, and prepare for eternity.

Daniel Baker ⬩ 1856

Memoirs of the Rev. David Brainerd; Missionary to the Indians on the Borders of New-York, New-Jersey, and Pennsylvania

Preface to the Memoirs of Rev. David Brainerd, missionary to American Indians; outlines his diary, mission labors, conversions, hardships, and publication history.

David Brainerd ⬩ 1822

The Life of the Rev. David Brainerd, Missionary to the North American Indians

Intro and contents of The Life of David Brainerd — a missionary biography of his devoted labors, trials, and influence among North American Indians, inspiring missionary zeal.

David Brainerd ⬩ 1834

March 26, 1743 Letter to Joseph Bellamy (1743)

Biographical sketches of early Presbyterian ministers, centering on David Brainerd’s missionary letters among Native Americans, his struggles, zeal, and pastoral counsel.

David Brainerd ⬩ 1857

A Sermon on the Present Revival of Religion, etc., in This Country

David Rice ⬩ 1803

A Kentucky Protest Against Slavery (1792)

Rev. David Rice’s 1792 Kentucky speech condemns slavery as unjust, cruel, and contrary to divine law, family bonds, and good policy, urging relief and emancipation.

David Rice ⬩ 1812

David Rice’s Last Advice to His Children, Whether by Affinity or Consanguinity

A dying pastor’s counsel urging steadfastness in orthodox doctrine, practical holiness, union of faith and works, and faithful conduct in family and society.

David Rice ⬩ 1819

Essay on Baptism (1789)

1819 essay defending infant baptism, its subjects and proper mode (pouring/sprinkling vs immersion), arguing from Scripture, apostolic practice, and the primitive Fathers.

David Rice ⬩ 1819

A Second Epistle to the Citizens of Kentucky, Professing the Christian Religion, Especially Those Who Are, or Have Been, Denominated Presbyterians (1808)

David Rice warns of religious decline in Kentucky, criticizes denial of total depravity and 'free-will' salvation, defends sovereign grace, and warns against perfectionism and fanatics.

David Rice ⬩ 1824

An Epistle to the Citizens of Kentucky, Professing Christianity (1805)

1824 outline and epistle collecting Rev. David Rice’s memoirs and warnings against doctrinal drift in Kentucky, tracing the road from Calvinism through error to Deism.

David Rice ⬩ 1824

An Outline of the History of the Church in the State of Kentucky, During a Period of Forty Years, Containing the Memoirs of Rev. David Rice

David Rice ⬩ 1824

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Prayer at the 1878 Funeral of Joseph Henry

The Teaching Office of the Church (1848)

An Unpublished Letter of Dr. Hodge to Dr. S.S. Schmucker, On Christian Union

August 14, 1835 Letter to Mrs. William C. Walton (1835)

A Series of Revival Sermons

A Plain and Scriptural View of Baptism (GB)

A Plain and Scriptural View of Baptism (IA 1)

A Plain and Scriptural View of Baptism (IA 2)

Revival Sermons — Second Series

Daniel Baker’s Talk to Little Children

Memoirs of the Rev. David Brainerd; Missionary to the Indians on the Borders of New-York, New-Jersey, and Pennsylvania

The Life of the Rev. David Brainerd, Missionary to the North American Indians

March 26, 1743 Letter to Joseph Bellamy (1743)

A Sermon on the Present Revival of Religion, etc., in This Country

A Kentucky Protest Against Slavery (1792)

David Rice’s Last Advice to His Children, Whether by Affinity or Consanguinity

Essay on Baptism (1789)

A Second Epistle to the Citizens of Kentucky, Professing the Christian Religion, Especially Those Who Are, or Have Been, Denominated Presbyterians (1808)

An Epistle to the Citizens of Kentucky, Professing Christianity (1805)

An Outline of the History of the Church in the State of Kentucky, During a Period of Forty Years, Containing the Memoirs of Rev. David Rice

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