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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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The Battle of Fort Sumter: Its Mystery and Miracle, God’s Mastery and Mercy

June 13, 1861 sermon in Charleston treating the fall of Fort Sumter as evidence of God’s providence, defending the Southern cause and condemning Lincoln’s actions.

Thomas Smyth ⬩ 1861

The Trinity of the Godhead, the Doctrine of the Scriptures

Defends infant baptism’s relation to the church and presents a Scriptural case for the Trinity, rebutting Unitarian and rationalist objections.

Thomas Smyth ⬩ 1858

The Victory of Manassas Plains

An inaugural address and editorial from the Southern Presbyterian Review praising the Confederate victory at Manassas, urging church responsibility and evangelistic labor amid war.

Thomas Smyth ⬩ 1862

The Soldier’s Prayer Book

1863 Confederate soldier’s prayerbook offering social and private prayers for Sabbath, battle, victory, defeat, revival, rulers, the wounded, funerals, and peace—devotional aid for soldiers.

Thomas Smyth ⬩ 1863

The War of the South Vindicated

1863 editorial defending the Confederacy: argues the Southern war is self-defense, grounded in American revolutionary principles and divine providence to justify secession and slavery.

Thomas Smyth ⬩ 1863

The Character and Conditions of Liberty

1864 essay arguing civil government is God’s ordinance; justice and equality underpin liberty. Defends the Southern cause as righteous, citing Psalms, Daniel, and Romans 13.

Thomas Smyth ⬩ 1864

The Scriptural Doctrine of the Second Advent

Examines the Scriptural doctrine of Christ’s second advent as one final coming tied to the universal resurrection, judgment, and renewal of creation. Cites creeds and biblical proofs.

Thomas Smyth ⬩ 1866

The Scriptural and Divine Right for Using Mechanical as Well as Vocal Instruments in the Worship of God

Argues that mechanical instruments (harp, organ) have biblical and historical warrant in worship. Cites Genesis (Jubal) and Revelation’s harps to defend their use.

Thomas Smyth ⬩ 1868

The Glory of America

Timothy Alden Jr.’s 1801 centurys sermon (Portsmouth, NH) praises God’s providence in America’s founding, celebrates New England settlers’ sacrifices, and calls for national gratitude (Isaiah 35).

Timothy Alden, Jr. ⬩ 1801

A Valedictory Discourse, Delivered at the South Church in Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Timothy Alden’s 1805 valedictory to South Church (Portsmouth): a pastoral farewell urging unity, peace, steadfast faith, charity, and heavenly-mindedness, with consolation for every age.

Timothy Alden, Jr. ⬩ 1805

An Account of the Several Religious Societies in Portsmouth, New-Hampshire

Account of Portsmouth’s early religious societies (1650s–1690s): church founding, covenants, ordination, discipline, and the persecution/imprisonment of Rev. Joshua Moody for nonconformity.

Timothy Alden, Jr. ⬩ 1808

Alden’s New-Jersey Register and United States’ Calendar, for the Year of Our Lord 1811

1811 New-Jersey Register and United States’ Calendar: an almanac and ephemeris with civil listings — governors, courts, legislature, militia returns, and county officials.

Timothy Alden, Jr. ⬩ 1811

A Collection of American Epitaphs and Inscriptions with Occasional Notes, Vol. 1

A collected volume (1812–1814) of American epitaphs and inscriptions compiled by Rev. Timothy Alden, with occasional biographical and historical notes on notable Americans and clergy.

Timothy Alden, Jr. ⬩ 1814

A Collection of American Epitaphs and Inscriptions with Occasional Notes, Vol. 2

Biographical memoir from Timothy Alden’s Collection of American Epitaphs on Rev. Jonathan French, recounting his piety, ministry, military service, and family with epitaph notes.

Timothy Alden, Jr. ⬩ 1814

A Collection of American Epitaphs and Inscriptions with Occasional Notes, Vol. 3

Timothy Alden’s Collection of American Epitaphs contains biographical sketches and funeral notices (Adams family, Judge Cranch) and reflections on prophecy and Antichrist.

Timothy Alden, Jr. ⬩ 1814

A Collection of American Epitaphs and Inscriptions with Occasional Notes, Vol. 4

Selections from an 1814 American collection of epitaphs and inscriptions with biographical sketches and funeral notices of notable figures, including devotional and family-piety anecdotes.

Timothy Alden, Jr. ⬩ 1814

A Collection of American Epitaphs and Inscriptions with Occasional Notes, Vol. 5

1814 collection by Rev. Timothy Alden of American epitaphs and inscriptions, with notes. Includes accounts and victim lists of the Richmond Theatre fire (26 Dec 1811) and memorials.

Timothy Alden, Jr. ⬩ 1814

Catalogus Bibliothecae Collegii Alleghaniensis

Library catalog of Alleghany College (1833) listing holdings across sciences, history, theology, literature, travel and reference — an early 19th-century bibliographic inventory.

Timothy Alden, Jr. ⬩ 1823

An Account of Sundry Missions Performed Among the Senecas and Munsees

Timothy Alden’s letters report missions among the Senecas and Munsees, school foundations, Cornplanter’s turn toward Christianity, and efforts to evangelize Native communities.

Timothy Alden, Jr. ⬩ 1827

The History, Character, and Importance of the Received English Version of the Bible

Defends the Bible’s authenticity and traces the history of the English Bible—Wycliffe, Tyndale, Coverdale and the King James translation—arguing for faithful transmission.

William Adams, D.D., LL.D. ⬩ 1835

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The Battle of Fort Sumter: Its Mystery and Miracle, God’s Mastery and Mercy

The Trinity of the Godhead, the Doctrine of the Scriptures

The Victory of Manassas Plains

The Soldier’s Prayer Book

The War of the South Vindicated

The Character and Conditions of Liberty

The Scriptural Doctrine of the Second Advent

The Scriptural and Divine Right for Using Mechanical as Well as Vocal Instruments in the Worship of God

The Glory of America

A Valedictory Discourse, Delivered at the South Church in Portsmouth, New Hampshire

An Account of the Several Religious Societies in Portsmouth, New-Hampshire

Alden’s New-Jersey Register and United States’ Calendar, for the Year of Our Lord 1811

A Collection of American Epitaphs and Inscriptions with Occasional Notes, Vol. 1

A Collection of American Epitaphs and Inscriptions with Occasional Notes, Vol. 2

A Collection of American Epitaphs and Inscriptions with Occasional Notes, Vol. 3

A Collection of American Epitaphs and Inscriptions with Occasional Notes, Vol. 4

A Collection of American Epitaphs and Inscriptions with Occasional Notes, Vol. 5

Catalogus Bibliothecae Collegii Alleghaniensis

An Account of Sundry Missions Performed Among the Senecas and Munsees

The History, Character, and Importance of the Received English Version of the Bible

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