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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.
An Account of the Life of the Late Reverend Mr. David Brainerd, Minister of the Gospel… Chiefly Taken from His Own Diary, and Other Private Writings (1749)
Jonathan Edwards presents the life and diary of David Brainerd, an 18th-century missionary to Native Americans. It recounts his conversion struggles, deep piety, and ministerial labors.
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A Narrative of the Imprisonment of Two Non-Conformist Ministers
Record of the 1704 arrest and trial of Presbyterian ministers Francis Makemie and John Hampton in New York for preaching without Lord Cornbury’s license. Details the legal dispute over the Act of Toleration.
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A Poem, on the Rise and Progress of Moor’s Indian Charity-School, … It’s Removal and Settlement in Hanover, and the Founding a Church in the Same
Narrative of Moor's Indian Charity School (1768–1771) by Eleazer Wheelock, recounting its founding, struggles, and relocation to Hanover and its missionary purpose. Celebrates charity and conversion.
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The Nature and Effects of the Works of Darkness Detected and Displayed, in Two Discourses, … April 4, 1799, on the Anniversary Fast Day
Levi Frisbie's 1799 Ipswich sermon on Ephesians 5:11 warns against the "works of darkness," explains their nature and harm, and urges Christians to hate, avoid, reprove sin, and repent.
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An Eulogy on the Illustrious Character of the Late General George Washington, … Delivered at Ipswich, on the 7th day of January, 1800
Eulogy for General George Washington (delivered Jan 1800) praising his virtues, military and civic leadership, recounting his life and urging national gratitude and reflection.
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Sinners Faultiness, and Spiritual Inability, Considered in a Sermon
Jacob Green's sermon (on Romans 9:19) defends divine sovereignty and predestination, arguing spiritual inability does not excuse sinners' guilt. He explains mercy, hardening, and human responsibility.
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