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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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Grace and Glory: Or, Heaven Given Only to Saints: A Sermon Preached … Jan 26, 1788, Occasioned by the Death of Mr. Ralph Cross

1788 funeral sermon arguing heaven is given only to saints, who are made 'meet' by God's work—effectual calling, justification and sanctification—leading to thankful glorification.

John Murray ⬩ 1788

The Happy Voyage Compleated, and the Sure Anchor Cast: A Sermon, Occasioned by the Universally Lamented Death of Capt. Jonathan Parsons

John Murray ⬩ 1785

The Origin of Evil, Traced in a Sermon Preached in the Presbytery Church in Newbury-Port, May 23, 1784

John Murray ⬩ 1784

Jerubbaal, or Tyranny’s Grove Destroyed, and the Altar of Liberty Finished: A Discourse on America’s Duty and Danger, Delivered … December 11, 1783

John Murray's 1783 Thanksgiving sermon (Newburyport) celebrates America's deliverance after the Revolution, likening it to Gideon's victory and warning against ingratitude and moral decline.

John Murray ⬩ 1784

Bath-Kol: A Voice from the Wilderness

John Murray ⬩ 1783

A Welcome to the Grave: A Sermon, … Occasioned by the Death of Mrs. Phebe Lane, … Who Departed This Life Nov. 12th, 1781

John Murray ⬩ 1781

Nehemiah, or the Struggle for Liberty Never in Vain, … A Discourse Delivered at the Presbyterian Church in Newbury-Port, Nov. 4th, 1779

John Murray ⬩ 1779

A Sermon Preached in the Presbyterian Church at Alexandria, on the 9th day of May, 1798: Being the Day Appointed for a General Fast

James Muir ⬩ 1798

An Examination of the Principles Contained in the Age of Reason: In Ten Discourses

Sermon rebuking The Age of Reason and infidelity, urging readers to heed divine Wisdom (Proverbs 1) and repent now. A pastoral defense of revelation against deistic skepticism.

James Muir ⬩ 1795

February 12, 1794 Letter to George Washington

James Muir ⬩ 1794

A Funeral Sermon: In Memory of the Rev. James Hunt

Funeral sermon (1793) on Zechariah 1:5–7 reflecting on human transience, the mortality of fathers and prophets, the fulfillment of divine warnings, and God's providence.

James Muir ⬩ 1793

A Pastoral Letter to the Members of the Presbyterian Church Residing in Alexandria

Pastoral letter urging Christian unity across denominations, revival of family and public worship, sincere personal piety, and warning against sectarian pride and outward show.

James Muir ⬩ 1793

The Virtuous Woman

Exposition of Proverbs 31 praising the virtuous woman—industry, frugality, charity, prudent household management and fear of the Lord. Exhorts choosing and cultivating such character.

James Muir ⬩ 1791

Sermons

1787 sermon arguing that a public profession of Christianity (baptism, Lord's Supper) and the hope of Christ's resurrection justify enduring persecution, suffering, and sacrifice.

James Muir ⬩ 1787

An Oration, Delivered at the Request of … Militia Officers, on the 22nd of February, 1800; … in Commemoration of the Death of General George Washington

William Morrison ⬩ 1800

A Sermon, Delivered at the Request of the … Presbyterian Society in the West Parish of Londonderry, January 1st, 1800: On the Death of … George Washington

William Morrison ⬩ 1800

A Sermon, Delivered June 28, 1797: At the Installment of the Reverend John Boddily, to the Pastoral Care of the 2nd Presbyterian Society in Newburyport

William Morrison ⬩ 1798

A Sermon, Delivered January 20, 1796: At the Ordination of the Rev. William Pidgin, … the Presbyterian Church and Society in Hampton, New-Hampshire

An 1796 ordination sermon urging ministers to embody God-given fortitude, love, and a sound mind. Uses biblical examples to exhort bold, faithful pastoral service.

William Morrison ⬩ 1796

A Sermon, Delivered at Dover, State of Newhampshire: Before the Honorable General Court, at the Annual Election, June 7th, 1792

Election sermon (1792) on Romans 13: civil government is ordained by God; rulers restrain evil and protect good. Just laws, education and religious liberty sustain a moral society.

William Morrison ⬩ 1792

Attestation to Phillis Wheatley’s Poems on Various Subjects

Collection of Phillis Wheatley's 1773 religious and moral poems, with preface and attestations. Poems explore Christian conversion, redemption, virtue, and the experience of enslavement.

John Moorhead, Ebenezer Pemberton, Jr. ⬩ 1773

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