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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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Discourses on the Sabbath

Discourses defending the moral obligation to observe the Christian Sabbath. Argues the Sabbath springs from human nature, distinguishes Jewish and Christian observance, and urges civil protection.

Albert Barnes ⬩ 1836

Introductory Essay to Robert Philip, The Young Man’s Closet Library

Introduction urging Christian moral and civic formation of young men. Warns against taverns, speculation, and scepticism; advocates virtue, industry, and religious influence.

Albert Barnes ⬩ 1836

Introductory Essay to Robert Philips, Devotional Guides, Vol. 1

Introduction to Robert Philip's Devotional Guides, focusing on Christian experience and communion with God. Emphasizes combating Antinomianism and fostering earnest piety.

Albert Barnes ⬩ 1837

Notes, Explanatory and Practical, on the First Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians

Introduction to Barnes' commentary on 1 Corinthians: outlines Corinth's history and character, the church's establishment, Paul's visits, and argues the epistle was written from Ephesus c. AD 56–57.

Albert Barnes ⬩ 1858

A Sermon Occasioned by the Death of the Rev. James Patterson

Albert Barnes ⬩ 1838

A Manual of Prayer: Designed to Assist Young Christians in Learning the Subjects and Modes of Devotion

19th-century manual offering topics, model prayers, and guidance to help young Christians lead private and public devotions and develop a habit of prayer.

Albert Barnes ⬩ 1838

The Choice of a Profession: An Address

A college address urging students to choose a profession wisely, showing how vocation shapes character, life course, and destiny. Advises heeding experience, principles, and duty.

Albert Barnes ⬩ 1838

The Supremacy of the Laws: An Address

Albert Barnes, preaching on Romans 13:1–7, argues that civil government is ordained by God and laws must be obeyed; he warns against mob rule, despotism, and lawlessness.

Albert Barnes ⬩ 1838

Notes, Explanatory and Practical, on the Second Epistle to the Corinthians and the Epistle to the Galatians

Albert Barnes's introduction to 2 Corinthians outlines Paul's purpose: defend his apostolic authority, comfort the afflicted, enforce church discipline, and promote the collection for the poor.

Albert Barnes ⬩ 1854

The Progress and Tendencies of Science; An Address, Delivered Before the Diagnothian and Goethean Societies of Marshall College, at Mercersburg, Pa.

Albert Barnes' 1840 address surveys the history and social effects of science, praises empirical methods over speculation (Bacon), and traces science's role in civilizational progress.

Albert Barnes ⬩ 1840

Notes, Explanatory and Practical, on the Gospels, Vol. 1

Preface/introduction to Albert Barnes' Notes on the Gospels: a practical harmony and commentary for Sunday‑school teachers, with historical notes on Bible order and translations.

Albert Barnes ⬩ 1850

Notes, Explanatory and Practical, on the Gospels, Vol. 2

Explanatory notes on Luke: authorship, audience (Theophilus), Luke's method and inspiration. Begins verse-by-verse commentary on Luke 1, introducing Zacharias and Elizabeth.

Albert Barnes ⬩ 1858

Revivals of Religion in Cities and Large Towns

Introduces the theory of religious revivals—individual regeneration, communal spiritual renewal, and common signs—and examines whether such revivals can occur in cities and their social impact.

Albert Barnes ⬩ 1841

The Desire of Reputation: An Address, Before the Phoenix and Union Societies of Hamilton College, July 28, 1841

An 1841 college address on the universal desire for reputation, its basis in human immortality, its power to spur virtue or vice, and counsel for young men pursuing honor.

Albert Barnes ⬩ 1841

Sermons on Revivals

Essays and sermons on the theory and practice of religious revivals: their causes, methods, benefits and dangers, stressing prayer, the Holy Spirit, and wise pastoral conduct.

Albert Barnes, Joel Parker ⬩ 1841

Practical Sermons: Designed for Vacant Congregations and Families

Albert Barnes proclaims the freeness of the Gospel, urging all to accept salvation freely offered and pressing the call to repent and come to Christ.

Albert Barnes ⬩ 1858

On the Use of Missionary Maps at the Monthly Concert

Guide presenting experiments and practical methods for using missionary maps at church Monthly Concerts to deepen interest in and inform congregations about foreign missions.

Albert Barnes ⬩ 1842

The Great Separation

Albert Barnes warns that religion, though necessary, often divides households. He urges family unity in faith to secure domestic happiness, consolation in suffering, and eternal welfare.

Albert Barnes ⬩ 1843

The Sovereign Purpose of God to Save His People an Encouragement to Effort

Two sermons: one shows religion can divide families (Matt. 10:35); the other urges that God's sovereign purpose to save people encourages earnest evangelistic effort (Acts 17).

Albert Barnes ⬩ 1843

Notes, Explanatory and Practical, on the Epistle to the Hebrews

Albert Barnes' introduction to his Notes on Hebrews surveys debates over authorship, audience, and canonicity. He argues the epistle was written to Hebrew Christians, likely in Palestine.

Albert Barnes ⬩ 1858

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Discourses on the Sabbath

Introductory Essay to Robert Philip, The Young Man’s Closet Library

Introductory Essay to Robert Philips, Devotional Guides, Vol. 1

Notes, Explanatory and Practical, on the First Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians

A Sermon Occasioned by the Death of the Rev. James Patterson

A Manual of Prayer: Designed to Assist Young Christians in Learning the Subjects and Modes of Devotion

The Choice of a Profession: An Address

The Supremacy of the Laws: An Address

Notes, Explanatory and Practical, on the Second Epistle to the Corinthians and the Epistle to the Galatians

The Progress and Tendencies of Science; An Address, Delivered Before the Diagnothian and Goethean Societies of Marshall College, at Mercersburg, Pa.

Notes, Explanatory and Practical, on the Gospels, Vol. 1

Notes, Explanatory and Practical, on the Gospels, Vol. 2

Revivals of Religion in Cities and Large Towns

The Desire of Reputation: An Address, Before the Phoenix and Union Societies of Hamilton College, July 28, 1841

Sermons on Revivals

Practical Sermons: Designed for Vacant Congregations and Families

On the Use of Missionary Maps at the Monthly Concert

The Great Separation

The Sovereign Purpose of God to Save His People an Encouragement to Effort

Notes, Explanatory and Practical, on the Epistle to the Hebrews

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