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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.

Messages to Workingmen

Stelzle urges the church to engage workingmen and cooperate with labor to combat poverty. He emphasizes brotherhood, inner riches over material wealth, and practical Christian action.
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Boys of the Street: How to Win Them

Practical guide to forming boys' clubs to reach street and working boys, prevent vice, and build character through recreation, discipline, constitutions, and leadership.
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The Workingman and Social Problems

A pastor's firsthand account of turn-of-century urban working-class life: child labor, overcrowded tenements, apprenticeships, strikes, and the church's role in social reform.
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David Steele, Junior: 1826–1906

Biography of Rev. David Steele Jr. (1826–1906), an Irish‑born Reformed Presbyterian pastor, seminary professor, and denominational leader. He promoted pastoral care, scholarship, and church unity.

In Memory of the Rev. David Steele, D.D., LL.D.

Memorial for Rev. David Steele (1826–1906), longtime Reformed Presbyterian pastor and seminary professor, honoring his 45-year pastorate, teaching ministry, and hope in Christ's resurrection.

The House of God’s Glory

Sermon on Isaiah 60:7: the Church as God's glorious house—divine in origin, purchased by Christ's blood, sustained by ordinances, and destined for universal glory.
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Death of President Lincoln: A Sermon

Sermon mourning President Lincoln’s assassination, honoring his integrity, urging abhorrence of rebellion and measured justice, and calling the nation to repentance and trust in God's providence.
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Alexander M’Leod Stavely

Discusses the debate over 'Christian Citizenship' and prohibition, then presents a funeral biography and tribute to Rev. Alexander M'Leod Stavely, Reformed Presbyterian missionary and pastor.

The Perfect Brick

Report of the 19th Annual Convention of the National Brick Manufacturers Association (Birmingham, 1905). Speeches mix humor, anecdotes and patriotic reflection while celebrating brickmaking as craft and art.
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The Conquest of Fear

1901 essay on 'The Conquest of Fear': science lessens fear of nature but raises spiritual need. It urges love and Christian faith as antidote and notes ecumenical efforts.
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Three Maligned Theologians

Examines charges that Calvin taught infant condemnation, arguing from his Institutes that Calvin affirmed infant salvation and supported infant baptism despite strict predestinarian language.
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A History of the Presbyterian Church in Georgia

History of the Presbyterian Church in Georgia by Rev. James Stacy. Covers colonial settlement, early ministers, denominational growth, education, missions, and post‑Revolution recovery.
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The Squires Family in Colonial Maryland

Typescript genealogy of the Squires family in colonial Maryland. Traces immigrant Jonathan Squire (arr. 1654), land patents, court records, and successive descendants with archival citations.
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