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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.

Professor Warfield

Contrasts Roman and Reformed views of sainthood and reviews von Hügel. Offers an obituary of B.B. Warfield, emphasizing his scholarship and defense of Reformed theology and Christ's deity.
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Introduction to Kanamori’s Life-Story

Autobiographical memoir of Paul M. Kanamori: his conversion, a powerful student revival in Japan under Captain Janes, subsequent persecution, and restoration of faith after doctrinal doubt.
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April 15, 1921 Letter to Francis J. Grimké

Selections of Francis J. Grimké's letters (1921) addressing the 'Brotherhood of Man', racial responsibility, and debates over Presbyterian union and interchurch cooperation.
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The Future Outlook

Princeton Seminary Bulletin (Nov 1920) reports an inspiring opening, trustees and alumni conference, plans for endowment and expansion, rising enrollment, and state authorization to grant degrees.
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The Churchmanship of William Henry Roberts

Reviews Windisch's defense of Pauline views against rationalist 'miserable-sinner' theology. Pays tribute to William H. Roberts' Presbyterian leadership, evangelism, and advocacy for church union.
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The Reformation: A Revival of Religion

1917 address portraying the Protestant Reformation as primarily a religious revival that reshaped doctrine, worship, society and national life and urges a renewed spiritual awakening.
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“Initiation, Direction and Control”

Editorials praise the Week of Prayer and recount missionary progress worldwide. They condemn the futility of war and debate Presbyterian mission administration and polity.
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A Missionary Sermon

An urgent missionary sermon calling the Church to preach the gospel to all nations amid war and moral collapse. The gospel is presented as the remedy for national sin and selfishness.
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The Loyalty of Christ

Sermon stressing Christ’s loyal presence with Paul in trial, urging prayer-with-work and selfless service so the Gospel may be proclaimed to all.
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The Perils of a Prophet

Two essays: 'The Search After Truth' examines the scientific age's quest for moral and spiritual truth. 'The Perils of a Prophet' warns ministers against complacency, lost zeal, inconsistency and compromised obedience.
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First Things First

A compilation of revival sermons urging Christians to put Christ and God's kingdom first, pursue personal piety and church fellowship, and welcome Christ's presence within.
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The Right Emphasis for the Preaching of To-Day

Two essays: one urges a modus vivendi between science and Scripture on the Pentateuch; the other calls preachers to prioritize Scripture and the doctrine of the Atonement.
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Response on Behalf of the Visiting Delegates

An essay urges a modus vivendi between science and the Pentateuch—respecting both without forcing reconciliation. A seminary response calls for spiritual deepening and renewed mission commitment.
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The Spirit of Elijah: Sermon

Reflection on Elijah and Elisha: Elisha's plea for a 'double portion' symbolizes seeking the Holy Spirit's power and shows God's work continues through faithful successors.
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