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.
Autobiography and Reminiscences of Rev. John Graham
Autobiography and reminiscences of Rev. John Graham recounting his Scottish upbringing, Seceder roots, pastoral ministry in New York, and selected sermons on revival and Christ.
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Bishop Ive’s Sermons
Critical review of Bishop Ives, accusing him of teaching baptismal justification and confirmation as sacraments, contrary to Anglican Articles and Protestant doctrine.
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Carson on Baptism
Review of works on baptism and Unitarian discourse; critiques Dr. Carson's arbitrary linguistic canons defending immersion and examines scriptural examples and interpretive errors.
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Reading of History
Review of E. B. Elliott’s Horae Apocalypticae defending study of Revelation and its historicist interpretation. Also an essay on historiography, persecution, papal power, and toleration.
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Romans, 9th Chapter, I–V Verses, 2.4
19th-century exegetical piece analyzing Romans 9:1–5, Paul's preaching at Athens, and the term 'anathema', with linguistic, historical, and Trinitarian reflections.
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Another Professor Gone: Samuel L. Graham, D.D.
A New‑Year exhortation to live earnestly for Christ, urging prayer for laborers and gratitude, explaining the Board of Education's ministerial and school policies, and memorials for professors.
Address to the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Virginia
Sketches of Virginia Presbyterianism tracing ministers, institutions, and the fight for religious liberty; includes memorials opposing state-established religion.
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Letter Written on Behalf of the Board of Trustees of Liberty Hall Academy to President George Washington
Excerpt from Foote's Sketches of Virginia recounting George Washington's donation of James River Company shares to Liberty Hall (Washington) Academy and the trustees' correspondence.
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A Memoir of the Late Rev. William Graham, A.M.
1821 magazine pieces argue the Waldenses were essentially Calvinistic (Trinity, imputed justification, regeneration) and include biographies of Rev. William Graham and missionary Henry Martyn.
William Graham
Biographical sketches of Presbyterian ministers John Rankin and William Graham, detailing their education, ministry, character, and contributions to early American churches and academies.
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The Nestorians: Or, The Lost Tribes: Containing Evidence of Their Identity; Their Manners, Customs, and Ceremonies
19th-century missionary travel and ethnography among the Nestorian Christians of Persia. Describes their customs, church life, mission work, and argues they may be descendants of Israel's Ten Tribes.
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Memoir of Asahel Grant, M.D., Missionary to the Nestorians
Memoir of Asahel Grant, M.D., missionary to the Nestorians of Persia, compiled by Rev. A. C. Lathrop. Includes Grant's biography and an 'Appeal to Pious Physicians' to promote missions.
Memoir of Rev. Samuel B. McPheeters, D.D.
Memoir of Rev. Samuel B. McPheeters: a biographical portrait preserving his Christian character, ministry, and testimony amid Presbyterian controversies and assemblies.
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Sin and Its Wages
Sermon explaining sin's nature and bitter consequences—death, suffering, societal ruin—and urging repentance, early piety, and trust in Christ's atoning work for pardon.
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A Noble Testimony
Sermon urging believers to "do what you can": use time, talents, knowledge, secret prayer and sacrificial giving (the alabaster box) to grow in faith and influence others.
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A Word About Revivals
Poem contrasts poverty and luxury. Essays defend Christ's resurrection by legal tests of Gospel witnesses, urge stewardship despite debt, and argue bishops/presbyters differ from ruling elders.
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Popular Revivals
Argues against sensational, human-devised "revivals," warning they harm churches. True revival is the Spirit's orderly work among believers via prayer, Scripture, self-examination, and faithful preaching.
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The Great Commission
Argues the Great Commission uses three instruments—preacher, gospel, and Holy Spirit. Urges ordained, qualified ministers to preach Christ crucified plainly and powerfully.
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