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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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Discourse Delivered by Rev. R.J. Breckinridge on the Day of National Humiliation, Jan. 4, 1861, at Lexington, KY

January 1861 sermon urging national repentance to avert God's judgment, advocating preservation of the Union and condemning nullification and secession as ruinous.

Robert Jefferson Breckinridge ⬩ 1861

Our Country: Its Peril and Its Deliverance

1861 essay warns that rising lawlessness and anti-slavery agitation endanger the Union. Examines slavery as cause of secession and urges constitutional, measured action.

Robert Jefferson Breckinridge ⬩ 1861

The Civil War: Its Nature and End

1861 argument: lasting peace requires preserving the Federal Union and Constitution. It defends crushing the rebellion and warns slavery and secession make permanent peace impossible.

Robert Jefferson Breckinridge ⬩ 1861

October 9, 1861 Letter to Abraham Lincoln

Robert Jefferson Breckinridge ⬩ 1861

November 25, 1861 Letter to Abraham Lincoln

Robert Jefferson Breckinridge ⬩ 1861

Two Speeches on the State of Our Country

Rev. R.J. Breckinridge's 1862 speech argues for preserving the Union and crushing secession. He urges prosecuting the war to restore national unity and invokes God's providence.

Robert Jefferson Breckinridge ⬩ 1862

The Nation’s Success and Gratitude: The Substance of a Discourse Delivered … on the 26th of November, 1863, the Day of National Thanksgiving and Prayer

Robert Jefferson Breckinridge ⬩ 1864

The Divine Origin and Supremacy of Civil Government

Argues the Bible isn't a science textbook and defends civil government as divinely ordained, condemning lawlessness and secession (esp. over slavery).

Robert Jefferson Breckinridge ⬩ 1864

The Political Campaign in Kentucky — Speech of Rev. Dr. Breckinridge

1864 Central Presbyterian: appeal for funds for army chaplaincies; poems and tributes to Stonewall Jackson; moral essays on children and ministry; soldier anecdotes and an Andersonville prison report.

Robert Jefferson Breckinridge ⬩ 1864

September 29, 1864 Letter to Abraham Lincoln

Robert Jefferson Breckinridge ⬩ 1864

November 16, 1864 Letter to Abraham Lincoln

Robert Jefferson Breckinridge ⬩ 1864

November 28, 1864 Letter to Abraham Lincoln

Robert Jefferson Breckinridge ⬩ 1864

December 8, 1864 Letter to William C. Goodloe

Robert Jefferson Breckinridge ⬩ 1864

The Great Deliverance and the New Career: An Oration Delivered Before the Phi Beta Kappa Society of Union College at Schenectady, N.Y., on the 25th July, 1865

Oration on America's deliverance from rebellion (Civil War), urging righteous reconstruction—mercy, justice, and vigilance to secure liberty and prevent future insurrection.

Robert Jefferson Breckinridge ⬩ 1865

Robert J. Breckinridge

Sketch of Robert J. Breckinridge: Presbyterian minister, seminary founder and professor, polemicist on theology and slavery, active in missions and Unionist public discourse.

Robert Jefferson Breckinridge ⬩ 1871

Robert Jefferson Breckinridge, D.D., LL.D.

Encyclopedia entry on the Presbyterian Church in the U.S., featuring a biographical sketch of Robert J. Breckinridge—his ministry, theological leadership, Old School role, and abolitionist stance.

Robert Jefferson Breckinridge ⬩ 1884

September 3, 1863 Letter to Abraham Lincoln

Samuel Miller Breckinridge ⬩ 1863

October 8, 1864 Letter to Edward Bates

Samuel Miller Breckinridge ⬩ 1864

Ruling Elders

Proceedings from the Second General Council of the Presbyterian Alliance presenting a paper on the office of ruling elders, tracing their biblical warrant and synagogue precedent.

Samuel Miller Breckinridge ⬩ 1880

Samuel M. Breckinridge, LL.D.

Entry from the Presbyterian Encyclopedia (1884) with biographical sketches of ministers (e.g., Breckinridge) and historical details of the U.S. Presbyterian Church.

Samuel Miller Breckinridge ⬩ 1884

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