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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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How I Spent Last Sunday

Report from Congo missions: opening stations among the Baluba and Basonga; Sunday services and clashes with Roman Catholic evangelists; brickmaking, training locals, and catechism instruction.

Plumer Smith ⬩ 1917

A Short Trip

Missionary report from the Congo describing travel in the Mutoto region, many baptisms, Protestant growth amid Roman Catholic opposition, and Bakete witchcraft superstitions. Accounts of local teachers, persecution, and church planting.

Plumer Smith ⬩ 1917

Early History of Events Leading to Organization of the First Presbyterian Church of Mauch Chunk, Penna.

Warfield surveys Princeton Seminary's contributions to Presbyterian hymnody. Smith recounts the 1830s founding of the First Presbyterian Church of Mauch Chunk and its Lord's Day School.

Kate McVicker Smith ⬩ 1912

Joseph Tait Smith, D.D., LL.D.

Necrological sketch of Joseph Tait Smith (1818–1906), longtime Presbyterian pastor and Princeton Seminary director, summarizing his ministry, honors, and family.

1907

Invocation at Memorial Service for Maltbie D. Babcock

Joseph Tate Smith ⬩ 1901

The Holy Spirit in the Gospels

Exegetical study of Gospel passages on the Holy Spirit, tracing Old Testament background, Jesus' teaching, and the doctrine of the Spirit and the Trinity.

Jonathan Ritchie Smith ⬩ 1926

The Wall and the Gates: And Other Sermons

Sermon on the New Jerusalem (Rev. 21): contrasts Eden with the heavenly city, interprets the wall as separation and safety, and urges the Church's role in building God's kingdom.

Jonathan Ritchie Smith ⬩ 1919

The Place of Homiletics in the Training of the Minister

Account of Princeton Seminary's 1915 inauguration of President Stevenson and Professor Smith, with addresses stressing theological education and homiletics as an applied art for ministerial training.

Jonathan Ritchie Smith ⬩ 1915

Augustine as an Exegete

Review of Augustine’s exegetical method: his education, language skills, use of the Vulgate and Septuagint, views on canon, and strengths and limitations as a Scripture interpreter.

Jonathan Ritchie Smith ⬩ 1904

The Teaching of the Gospel of John

Exegetical introduction to the Gospel of John defending Johannine authorship and trustworthiness, surveying themes like the Logos, incarnation, signs, and interpretive method.

Jonathan Ritchie Smith ⬩ 1903

Johnson C. Smith

Biographical sketches from the History of Pittsburgh profiling early 20th-century businessmen, physicians, and civic leaders, noting careers, church membership, and fraternal ties.

1922

John Calvin Smith

Biographical sketches of ministers of the Reformed Presbyterian Church in North America (1888–1930), with portraits, institutional histories, mission lists and congregation records.

Owen Foster Thompson, Gorham Dummer Abbott ⬩ 1930

Last of Stonewall Jackson’s Staff

1924 Confederate Veteran magazine: reports on a Cross of Service ceremony, detailed Memphis reunion committees, obituary of Rev. James P. Smith (Stonewall Jackson aide), and a Montgomery sketch.

1924

Prayer at the Unveiling of the Virginia Monument at Gettysburg

Excerpt from Buckley's 1923 history recounting North–South reunion; includes Rev. J.P. Smith's Gettysburg prayer calling for national unity, peace, and trust in Christ.

James Power Smith ⬩ 1923

The Lambeth Appeal

Union Seminary Review (1920) articles on the ministry of the Word and the Lambeth Appeal urging church unity, shared creeds, sacraments, and recognition of episcopal ministry.

James Power Smith ⬩ 1920

With Stonewall Jackson in the Army of Northern Virginia

1920 Southern Historical Society essay detailing Stonewall Jackson's early life, religious character, and service in the Confederate Valley campaign.

James Power Smith ⬩ 1920

The New Market Campaign

Review and account of the New Market Campaign (May 1864), highlighting Confederate leadership, the VMI cadet corps' role, and Edward R. Turner's impartial, well-documented history.

James Power Smith ⬩ 1916

The Family Altar

A Presbyterian family-worship manual with daily morning and evening prayers, Scripture readings, hymns, and guidance for establishing the household altar and Sabbath observance.

James Power Smith ⬩ 1915

Memories of the Rev. Dr. Moses D. Hoge

Article highlights Christian work among lepers, describing the Mission to Lepers' history, care, and evangelistic outreach while urging charitable support for these outcasts.

James Power Smith ⬩ 1914

Introduction to Hunter McGuire and George L. Christian, The Confederate Cause and Conduct in the War Between the States

Collection of 1907 Confederate veterans' reports defending the Southern 'Lost Cause', arguing slavery wasn't the war's cause, asserting secession rights and recounting Stonewall Jackson.

James Power Smith ⬩ 1907

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