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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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Recommendatory Notice for William A. Scott, Daniel

Sermons on Daniel offering moral and practical lessons for young men, emphasizing Bible biography, piety, and resistance to skepticism. Encourages thorough Bible study and Christian character.

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1854

A Sermon Preached on at the Installation of the Rev. Duncan Kennedy

An installation sermon urging ministers to "rightly divide the word of truth." Preach the whole gospel with proper relation, proportion, and adaptation, avoiding politics and philosophy.

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1855

A Sermon Preached on Occasion of the Ordination of the Rev. Theron H. Hawkes

Sermon urging ministers to uphold the dignity of the Christian ministry: preach Christ crucified plainly, keep ordinances reverent, avoid rhetorical show and worldly entanglements.

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1855

Letters on Practical Subjects, to a Daughter (1822)

Fatherly letters advising a daughter on education, friendships, domestic duties, and practical Christianity—urging personal piety, prudent associations, and preparation for eternity.

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1855

Monitory Letters to Church Members

Pastoral letters urging church members to value evangelical doctrine, attend full worship, practice family prayer, and diligently study Scripture to guard faith and holiness.

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1855

The Chess Question Continued

1855 Michigan Farmer issue on wool production and livestock markets, seed and weed (wheat vs. "chess") debates, with horticultural notes and practical farming advice.

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1855

Visits to European Celebrities

Personal sketches of eminent European religious figures (e.g., Edward Irving, Rowland Hill), recounting impressions of their preaching, manners, and character.

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1855

A Sermon Preached in the Second Presbyterian Church, Albany, April 27, 1856, on Occasion of the Death of Frederick J. Barnard, Jr.

Funeral sermon arguing that Christ’s death and resurrection secure the believer’s victory over death; faith appropriates this gift and evokes grateful praise.

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1856

A Sermon Preached in the Second Presbyterian Church Succeeding the Interment of John I. Boyd, and Archibald Campbell

William B. Sprague’s sermon on Psalm 25:21: Christian integrity—right moral discernment and consistent obedience—preserves believers from reproach, remorse, and ruin.

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1856

An Address Delivered at West Springfield, August 25, 1856

An 1856 commemorative address by W. B. Sprague marking the centennial of Rev. Joseph Lathrop’s ordination. It recalls Lathrop’s ancestry, early life, ministry, and pastoral character.

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1856

The Death of a Wife

Pastoral reflection on a husband’s grief at the death of his wife, addressing sorrow, parental duties, and Christian consolation grounded in Scripture and God’s compassion.

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1856

A Sermon Preached on Sabbath Afternoon, January 25, 1857

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1857

Annals of the American Pulpit, Volume 1 (Trinitarian Congregational)

Preface to William Sprague's Annals of the American Pulpit (1857), describing the work's scope, method, sources, and denominational arrangement for biographical sketches of clergy.

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1857

Annals of the American Pulpit, Volume 2 (Trinitarian Congregational)

Biographical sketch of Nathan Perkins (1748–1838), Trinitarian Congregational minister. Covers his education, long pastorate, publications, role in revivals and training students.

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1857

Men of Business

1857 essay urging businessmen to wield civic power responsibly—supporting honest government, sustaining faithful church ministry, and backing benevolent institutions by integrity and stewardship.

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1857

A Sermon Addressed to the Second Presbyterian Congregation, Albany, on Sunday Morning, September 5, 1858, on the Completion of the Atlantic Telegraph

Sermon linking the Atlantic Telegraph’s completion to God’s providence (Psalm 77:19), reflecting on Divine power manifested and hidden, and the responsibility of human intellect.

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1858

A Sermon Addressed to the Second Presbyterian Congregation, Albany, Sabbath Morning, March 14, 1858, on Occasion of the Death of Mrs. Alexander Marvin

A funeral sermon praising the Christian woman’s active usefulness in home, school, church, and charity. Her works praise her and reflect Christ’s spirit of service.

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1858

A Sermon Addressed to the Second Presbyterian Congregation, Albany, Sunday Afternoon, May 9, 1858, on Occasion of the Death of the Hon. Archibald McIntyre

A funeral sermon on Job 42:17 reflecting on the death of an aged Christian: a change to rest, renovation, reunion with the redeemed, and hope in the resurrection.

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1858

Annals of the American Pulpit, Volume 3 (Presbyterian)

Preface and intro to Annals of the American Pulpit, vol. III. Surveys American Presbyterian origins, early presbyteries, and Old Side vs New Side disputes over order and ministry.

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1858

Annals of the American Pulpit, Volume 4 (Presbyterian)

Biography of John Mitchell Mason (1770–1829), his ministry, education, and role founding a theological seminary. Includes a chronological index of American clergy and commemorative notices.

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1858

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Recommendatory Notice for William A. Scott, Daniel

A Sermon Preached on at the Installation of the Rev. Duncan Kennedy

A Sermon Preached on Occasion of the Ordination of the Rev. Theron H. Hawkes

Letters on Practical Subjects, to a Daughter (1822)

Monitory Letters to Church Members

The Chess Question Continued

Visits to European Celebrities

A Sermon Preached in the Second Presbyterian Church, Albany, April 27, 1856, on Occasion of the Death of Frederick J. Barnard, Jr.

A Sermon Preached in the Second Presbyterian Church Succeeding the Interment of John I. Boyd, and Archibald Campbell

An Address Delivered at West Springfield, August 25, 1856

The Death of a Wife

A Sermon Preached on Sabbath Afternoon, January 25, 1857

Annals of the American Pulpit, Volume 1 (Trinitarian Congregational)

Annals of the American Pulpit, Volume 2 (Trinitarian Congregational)

Men of Business

A Sermon Addressed to the Second Presbyterian Congregation, Albany, on Sunday Morning, September 5, 1858, on the Completion of the Atlantic Telegraph

A Sermon Addressed to the Second Presbyterian Congregation, Albany, Sabbath Morning, March 14, 1858, on Occasion of the Death of Mrs. Alexander Marvin

A Sermon Addressed to the Second Presbyterian Congregation, Albany, Sunday Afternoon, May 9, 1858, on Occasion of the Death of the Hon. Archibald McIntyre

Annals of the American Pulpit, Volume 3 (Presbyterian)

Annals of the American Pulpit, Volume 4 (Presbyterian)

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