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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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A Calm and Candid Review of Some Speeches on Evolution

An 1885 Southern Presbyterian Review piece critiques debates at Columbia Seminary over teaching evolution, disputing whether seminary instruction must strictly follow church standards or permit scholarly freedom.

John Bailey Adger, D.D. ⬩ 1885

Harbingers of the Reformation

An 1885 survey of medieval movements (Cathari, Paulicians, Waldenses, Arnold of Brescia, Peter Bruys) as harbingers of the Reformation, criticizing Church secularization and stressing Scripture and baptismal controversies.

John Bailey Adger, D.D. ⬩ 1885

My Life and Times

John B. Adger’s autobiography (1810–1899) recounts his ministry, seminary life, missions among Armenians, Ulster ancestry, and controversies in Southern Presbyterian history.

John Bailey Adger, D.D. ⬩ 1899

The Third Revision of the Directory of Worship

1885 Southern Presbyterian report revising the Directory of Worship. Sets principles for public worship, Lord’s Day observance, elements of worship, and the administration of baptism.

John Bailey Adger, D.D., John Lafayette Girardeau ⬩ 1885

Biographical Sketches of the Early Settlers of the Hopewell Section

Biographical sketches of Hopewell Section early settlers—Scotch-Irish Presbyterian families, church life, revivals, genealogies, and their role in Revolutionary-era Mecklenburg County.

John Brevard Alexander, Sr. ⬩ 1898

A Record of the Descendants of John Alexander of Lanarkshire, Scotland, and His Wife, Margaret Glasson

A genealogical record of John Alexander (Lanarkshire) and his descendants who emigrated to America in 1736, with family sketches, migrations, and historical notes.

John Edmiston Alexander ⬩ 1878

A Brief History of the Synod of Tennessee, from 1817 to 1887

John Edmiston Alexander ⬩ 1890

A Manual on the Christian Sabbath

Argues the Christian Sabbath’s moral, perpetual obligation, defends the fourth commandment, and traces the early Church’s shift to observing the Lord’s Day and worship practices.

John Holmes Agnew, D.D., LL.D. ⬩ 1834

Inaugural Address, Delivered at the Opening of Newark College

Inaugural address (1834) advocating disciplined, Christian education at Newark College. Emphasizes balanced governance by trustees, faculty, students, and parents, and moral cultivation.

John Holmes Agnew, D.D., LL.D. ⬩ 1834

Motives and Means of Peace to the Churches

Shared faith in Christ and his salvation binds believers; peace, humility, and walking in the Spirit are essential to preserve holy fellowship and church unity.

John Holmes Agnew, D.D., LL.D. ⬩ 1835

A Manual on the Christian Sabbath (1834)

Essay tracing the history and duty of the Christian Sabbath: argues the fourth commandment’s moral, perpetual obligation and surveys early-church Lord’s Day worship and practices.

John Holmes Agnew, D.D., LL.D. ⬩ 1842

The Eclectic Museum of Foreign Literature, Science and Art, Vol. 1

Contents and selections from the Eclectic Museum (Jan–Apr 1843): reviews, essays and miscellany on literature, science, and art, including a John Martin critique and Alison on Europe.

John Holmes Agnew, D.D., LL.D. ⬩ 1843

The Eclectic Museum of Foreign Literature, Science and Art, Vol. 2

Index and contents of The Eclectic Museum (May–Aug 1843): summaries of literature, science, art, reviews, poetry, obituaries, and an essay on painter Edwin Landseer.

John Holmes Agnew, D.D., LL.D. ⬩ 1843

The Eclectic Museum of Foreign Literature, Science and Art, Vol. 3

Table of contents for The Eclectic Museum (Sept–Dec 1843): reviews, essays, poetry, science, arts, miscellany and obituaries. Includes the poem “The Last Man” on death and immortality.

John Holmes Agnew, D.D., LL.D. ⬩ 1843

The Biblical Repository and Classical Review

1845 essay surveying three experiments in human government—Grecian democracy, Roman law, and Christian republicanism. Argues political systems evolve toward progress as part of God’s design.

John Holmes Agnew, D.D., LL.D. ⬩ 1845

Winer’s A Grammar of the Idioms of the Greek Language of the New Testament

Translation of Winer’s authoritative 19th-century Grammar of New Testament Greek idioms, detailing syntax, morphology, and rhetorical features for theological and classical students.

John Holmes Agnew, D.D., LL.D. ⬩ 1850

Woman’s Offices and Influence

An 1851 address urging women to cultivate the home, cheerfulness, and moral culture; to champion the arts over narrow utilitarianism, and to wield quiet social influence rather than seek political prominence.

John Holmes Agnew, D.D., LL.D. ⬩ 1851

The Polity of Presbyterianism, in a Review of Proceedings of a Session, Presbytery and Synod, in a Recent Case of Discipline

Critique of Synod and Presbytery handling of a disciplinary appeal, arguing procedural errors in applying the Book of Discipline produced injustice and warrant record correction.

John Holmes Agnew, D.D., LL.D. ⬩ 1864

On Infidelity

Early 19th-century essays defending Christianity against infidelity and deism, recounting church history and reforms. Includes apologetic arguments, a sketch of Hindoos, and Witherspoon’s biography.

John Holt Rice ⬩ 1805

The History of Jack Vincent

1806 Virginia religious magazine: concludes Life of Justin the Martyr, contrasting pagan superstition and Christian steadfastness. Jack Vincent’s story warns parents that indulgence and neglect ruin children.

John Holt Rice ⬩ 1806

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A Calm and Candid Review of Some Speeches on Evolution

Harbingers of the Reformation

My Life and Times

The Third Revision of the Directory of Worship

Biographical Sketches of the Early Settlers of the Hopewell Section

A Record of the Descendants of John Alexander of Lanarkshire, Scotland, and His Wife, Margaret Glasson

A Brief History of the Synod of Tennessee, from 1817 to 1887

A Manual on the Christian Sabbath

Inaugural Address, Delivered at the Opening of Newark College

Motives and Means of Peace to the Churches

A Manual on the Christian Sabbath (1834)

The Eclectic Museum of Foreign Literature, Science and Art, Vol. 1

The Eclectic Museum of Foreign Literature, Science and Art, Vol. 2

The Eclectic Museum of Foreign Literature, Science and Art, Vol. 3

The Biblical Repository and Classical Review

Winer’s A Grammar of the Idioms of the Greek Language of the New Testament

Woman’s Offices and Influence

The Polity of Presbyterianism, in a Review of Proceedings of a Session, Presbytery and Synod, in a Recent Case of Discipline

On Infidelity

The History of Jack Vincent

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