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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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An Observer in the Philippines: Or, Life in Our New Possessions

John Bancroft Devins ⬩ 1905

1905 firsthand account of American rule in the Philippines, detailing governance, missions, education, public health, and social life during the early U.S. occupation.

On the Way to Hwai Yuen: Or, A Mule Ride in China

John Bancroft Devins ⬩ 1905

The Classic Mediterranean

John Bancroft Devins ⬩ 1910

John Bancroft Devins: A True Greatheart

1912

Creation or Development

John Hendrik De Vries ⬩ 1901

Argues the twentieth century will see a clash between creation and development worldviews. Warns that evolutionary, atheistic naturalism threatens Christian faith and morals.

The Biblical Criticism of the Present Day

John Hendrik De Vries ⬩ 1904

To Be Near Unto God

John Hendrik De Vries ⬩ 1918

Review of F.L. Chapell, The Great Awakening of 1740

John Hendrik De Vries ⬩ 1905

On Being a Christian Mother

Henrikje Smitter DeWaard ⬩ 1948

Mothers should make spiritual training their first duty, modeling Christ and teaching covenantal faith. Also argues for Scripture's infallibility and an orthodox Presbyterian defense.

Modernism and the Board of Christian Education of the Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A.

John Jacob DeWaard ⬩ 1936

Higher Ground

John Jacob DeWaard ⬩ 1936

Calls the church to true edification: build on Christ's foundation, teach Reformed doctrine (Shorter Catechism) to raise the congregation to 'higher ground' after a painful split.

“That They Go Forward”: A Spiritual Tonic for the Presbyterian Church of America

John Jacob DeWaard ⬩ 1937

A Bruised Reed in the Hands of Christ

John Jacob DeWaard ⬩ 1939

Charge to Professor Young

John Jacob DeWaard ⬩ 1946

Reverence for the Written Word: A Book Review

John Jacob DeWaard ⬩ 1949

Review of Edward J. Young's commentary on Daniel defending Scripture's authority, rebutting critical (Maccabean) and overly speculative readings, and expounding key prophecies.

Calvinism and Action: Review of God Centered Living

John Jacob DeWaard ⬩ 1952

“Mr. Valiant-For-Truth”: A Review of the Recently Published Biography of Dr. J. Gresham Machen

John Jacob DeWaard ⬩ 1954

God’s Work in Saving Sinners: A Book Review

John Jacob DeWaard ⬩ 1956

Music in the Worship of God

John Jacob DeWaard ⬩ 1957

Characteristics of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America

John DeWitt ⬩ 1901

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