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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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Joseph Addison Alexander

1870 magazine excerpt profiling Joseph Addison Alexander. It sketches his prodigious language-learning, historical scholarship, dislike of metaphysics, and strict, systematic study habits.

Andrew Dousa Hepburn ⬩ 1870

Manual of English Rhetoric

A 19th-century manual on English rhetoric and prose composition, covering invention, arrangement, style, figures of speech, sentence and paragraph structure, and prose forms.

Andrew Dousa Hepburn ⬩ 1875

A Japanese and English Dictionary

Preface and introduction to J.C. Hepburn's 1867 Japanese–English dictionary, outlining compilation, kana tables, romanization, orthography, syllabary, pronunciation and usage notes.

James Curtis Hepburn ⬩ 1867

The Old Man and the Devils

Old man with a facial lump hides in a tree, joins devils dancing; they remove his lump as pledge. His neighbor repeats the trick and returns with lumps on both sides.

James Curtis Hepburn ⬩ 1886

The Book of Psalms: English and Japanese, Transliterated

Printed edition of the Book of Psalms with English (KJV-style) text and Japanese transliteration/translation, containing Psalms 1–10+; printed in Yokohama, 1888.

James Curtis Hepburn ⬩ 1888

The Independent Republic of Liberia; Its Constitution and Declaration of Independence; Address of the Colonists to the Free People of Color in the United States

Liberia's 1847 Declaration and Constitution establishing a free republic: declaration of rights, separation of powers, religious liberty, and prohibition of slavery.

Amos Herring ⬩ 1848

Information About Going to Liberia: With Things Which Every Emigrant Ought to Know

1852 American Colonization Society guide for emigrants to Liberia: practical advice on voyages, baggage, expenses, health/acclimation, land allotments, agriculture and settlements.

Amos Herring ⬩ 1852

Sermons on Various Subjects

Collection of sermons by Alexander Hewat addressing piety, purity, affliction, Christ's suffering, holiness, benevolence, patriotism and filial duty—rooted in Scripture and pastoral exhortation.

Alexander Hewat ⬩ 1803

Letter to George Edwards

Alexander Hewat ⬩ 1820

Alexander Hewat, D.D.

Biographical notices of early American Presbyterian ministers Alexander Hewat and John Rosbrugh, recounting their lives, ministry, historical records, patriotism, and legacy.

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1858

The Duty and Reasons of Christian Diligence

Sermon urging believers to "work out your salvation with fear and trembling" (Phil. 2:12–13). Emphasizes diligent use of means, reverent godly fear, perseverance, and reliance on God's grace.

Francis Herron ⬩ 1835

Two Discourses upon the Life and Character of the Rev. Francis Herron, D.D.

Funeral sermons honoring Rev. Francis Herron, recounting his long pastoral service and public influence; likens congregational grief to the Elijah–Elisha scene while offering comfort and hope.

William Miller Paxton ⬩ 1861

The Finest of the Wheat No. 2: Hymns New and Old for Missionary and Revival Meetings and Sabbath-Schools

Late-19th-century hymnal 'The Finest of the Wheat No. 2' — a collection of revival and Sabbath-school songs emphasizing Jesus, redemption, discipleship, and devotion.

Eliza Edmunds Hewitt ⬩ 1894

Inductive Logic

Overview of inductive logic: nature and warrant of inference, induction vs. deduction, methods of causal analysis, hypothesis, probability, fallacies, and scientific applications.

John Grier Hibben ⬩ 1896

The System of Theology Contained in the Westminster Shorter Catechism. Opened and Explained

Exposition of the Westminster Shorter Catechism explaining doctrine, the authority of Scripture, and God’s attributes. Part I by A. A. Hodge; Part II completed by J. Aspinwall Hodge.

Archibald Alexander Hodge, John Aspinwall Hodge ⬩ 1888

The Church on the River

1892 memorial for the First Presbyterian Church of Norfolk (1682–1892) recounting its colonial origins, pastors, Sunday-schools, and the growth of Presbyterianism in Virginia.

George Dodd Armstrong, D.D., LL.D., Peyton Harrison Hoge, James Isaac Vance ⬩ 1892

Pansies for Thoughts: From the Writings of Pansy — Mrs. G.R. Alden

Daily devotional selections from the writings of Pansy, arranged with a Bible verse for each day. Short meditations on faith, trust, conscience, and Christian living.

Isabella Macdonald Alden, Grace Livingston Hill ⬩ 1888

Biographical Notice of Jacob J. Janeway, D.D.

Biographical sketch of Dr. Jacob J. Janeway (b.1774). Summarizes his ministry in Reformed Dutch and Presbyterian churches, academic posts, publications, and devoted church service.

1853

Jacob J. Janeway, D.D.

Presbyterian Encyclopedia (U.S.) entry with biographical sketches of clergy (Janeway, Jamison, Jeffers), historic council descriptions, and notes on missions and church service.

Alfred Nevin ⬩ 1884

James Anderson

Biographical sketch of early Presbyterian minister James Anderson, detailing his ministry in colonial America, church disputes, synod proceedings, and congregation development.

Richard Webster ⬩ 1857

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