The Memories, Hopes and Duties of the Hour
1886 historic address by Moses D. Hoge linking American universities and free institutions to the Word of God, the Reformation, and the training of early settlers.
⬩
Archives
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.
The Memories, Hopes and Duties of the Hour
“Say So”
Two evangelical essays: one proclaims Christian hope through the Holy Spirit (romans 15), the other urges believers to voice gratitude—‘say so’—to encourage and honor service.
⬩
Calamities Not Indicative of God’s Lack of Mercy
Funeral and devotional sermons reflecting on Isaac Errett’s death and legacy, God’s providence amid calamities, and the gospel invitation to receive the water of life.
⬩
Christ’s Method of Reconciling the Antagonisms of Society
Argues that Christ’s method—love, tolerance, and charity—can reconcile societal antagonisms (church divisions, wealth inequality, war) through unity and benevolence.
⬩
City Evangelization — Its Methods
Declares Christianity’s core is redemption (Paul’s experience); urges city evangelization with practical mission methods, simple preaching and congregational worship to reach the masses.
⬩
The Great Question
Two evangelical essays argue Christ’s redemptive work justifies and saves through faith. Using Paul’s experience and the Philippian jailer (Acts 16), they stress conversion and justification.
⬩
Ye Have Known the Father
Meditative reflection on Christ’s intercessory prayer (John 17:25–26), presenting the Father as righteous, loving, and personal, and urging unity and sanctification.
⬩
Commemoration of Forty-Five Years of Service by the Rev. Moses Drury Hoge
Commemorative volume for Rev. Moses D. Hoge’s 45th anniversary as pastor of Second Presbyterian Church, Richmond (1890), containing programmes, biographical sketch, addresses, and service records.
⬩
The Presbyterian Church in the United States
History of the Southern Presbyterian Church’s 1861 formation after Southern presbyteries split over the General Assembly’s ‘Spring Resolutions’ and church–state authority.
⬩
An Address
Reminiscences of early Union Seminary recounting founders and professors (Dr. Rice, Dr. Baxter), family ties, sacrifices, ministry, and the seminary’s formative years.
⬩
Fifty Years a Pastor
Memorial volume marking Rev. Moses D. Hoge’s fiftieth anniversary as pastor of Second Presbyterian Church, Richmond (1895). Biographical sketch, celebration events, addresses, and testimonials.
⬩
Funeral Reform
From The Central Presbyterian (1896): church news and editorials, notably Dr. M. D. Hoge’s ‘Funeral Reform’ urging fewer Sunday burials, reduced expense, and less exposure at graves.
⬩
The Changing World and the Unchanging God
A sermon contrasting the world’s transience with God’s immutability, arguing that life’s changes and trials are instruments of God’s providence to shape character and prepare for eternity.
⬩
The Educational Influence of Presbyterianism on National Life
Moses D. Hoge argues Presbyterianism, through family religious education and Calvinist conviction, shapes national character and institutions. He defends its enduring influence.
⬩
Relation of the Westminster Standards to Foreign Missions
Address exploring the relation of the Westminster Standards to foreign missions, tracing historical resistance, later Presbyterian missionary advances, and key examples.
⬩
Cause and Cure of Despondency (1898)
Essays affirm the Church as patron of learning and a sermon, “Cause and Cure of Despondency,” urging self-examination, repentance and hope in God (psalm 42).
⬩
Moses Drury Hoge: Life and Letters
Biography of Moses Drury Hoge, an American Presbyterian minister. Chronicles his ancestry, long pastoral ministry, Civil War–era service, addresses, and collected letters.
⬩
Regnant Men [Funeral Address for Robert Lewis Dabney]
Funeral address for Robert L. Dabney honoring his preaching, scholarship, and teaching; laments the church’s loss and urges prayer that God raise up faithful leaders.
⬩
Showing 15,021–15,040 of 22,006 items