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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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Joseph James Bullock, D.D.

Necrological report presented to the Princeton Theological Seminary Alumni (May 9, 1893), containing obituaries and biographical sketches of deceased ministers including J.J. Bullock and W.M. Galbreath.

Joseph James Bullock ⬩ 1893

The Laurel Wreath

An 1845 anthology edited by Rev. S. D. Burchard collecting essays, poems and sermons on Christian womanhood, family life, Sabbath observance and holiday traditions.

Samuel Dickinson Burchard ⬩ 1845

Causes of National Solicitude: A Sermon Preached in the Thirteenth Street Presbyterian Church, New York, on Thanksgiving day, Nov. 25, 1847

Thanksgiving sermon warning of national dangers: the withdrawal of the Holy Spirit, corrosive party spirit, and slavery. Calls for revival, sober gratitude, and patriotic duty.

Samuel Dickinson Burchard ⬩ 1848

The Daughters of Zion

19th-century collection of biographical sketches of women from Scripture. Portraits and devotional reflections on Sarah, Rebekah, Miriam, Rahab, Ruth, Esther, Mary, and others.

Samuel Dickinson Burchard ⬩ 1853

The Mission of the Pilgrims: An Oration Delivered Before the New England Society of the City of Montreal, December 22, 1858

1858 oration praising the Pilgrims' mission: establishing American civilization, religious liberty, and public education. Traces their legacy in settlement, industry, and schooling.

Samuel Dickinson Burchard ⬩ 1858

A Memorial Sermon, Preached in the Thirteenth Street Presbyterian Church, May 1st, 1864, Being the 25th Anniversary of His Pastorate

1864 memorial sermon for a pastor's 25th anniversary. He echoes Paul—simple, Spirit-led preaching focused on 'Jesus Christ and him crucified,' and devoted pastoral care.

Samuel Dickinson Burchard ⬩ 1864

Sermon on the Death of President Abraham Lincoln

Funeral sermon on President Lincoln: the dead 'speak' through example, deeds and writings, shaping future generations for blessing or curse.

Samuel Dickinson Burchard ⬩ 1865

For None of Us Liveth to Himself

Warns Christians against becoming causes of offence or stumbling-blocks. Urges abandoning practices or indulgences that tempt others or harm spiritual life (Matt. 18; Rom. 14).

James Ralston Burgett ⬩ 1889

“How Long Halt Ye Between Two Opinions?”

Sermon urging decisive commitment to God, condemning wavering between God and idols. Calls for exclusive trust in Christ, public profession, and faith-led conversion.

James Ralston Burgett ⬩ 1896

Oration of Rev. J. DeWitt Burkhead, D.D.: Delivered at the Centennial Celebration of Carmel Church, Saturday, the 17th of August, 1889

Centennial oration and historical sketch of Carmel Church (organized c.1787). Chronicles its founding, ministers, elders, daughter churches, and the church's redemptive role.

Jesse DeWitt Burkhead ⬩ 1889

Necessary Qualifications for Civil Rulers

Argues Prohibitionists should form a third party, paralleling anti-slavery movements; condemns liquor traffic and asserts civil rulers must be just and fear God.

John Alexander Burnett ⬩ 1884

The New American Latin Grammar

New American Latin Grammar (1807). A comprehensive early-19th-century primer introducing Latin orthography, etymology, syntax, prosody, punctuation, and parts of speech.

Aaron Burr, Sr. ⬩ 1807

December 3, 1755 Letter

Magazine extracts: poems and an 1755 letter by Aaron Burr on Princeton College's building, funding, students, and God's providence in Braddock's defeat.

Aaron Burr, Sr. ⬩ 1855

The Religions of the World: An Outline of the Great Religious Systems

Outline of world religions, focusing on fetishism: its definition, global examples, and its place among primitive faiths. Preface argues Christianity's uniqueness and supremacy.

David James Burrell ⬩ 1888

The Gospel of Gladness

A 19th-century devotional urging Christians to rejoice in salvation, celebrate God's goodness in daily life, and seek communion with God in secret prayer.

David James Burrell ⬩ 1892

The Morning Cometh: Talks for the Times

Collection of sermons by Rev. David J. Burrell urging watchmen to proclaim Christ as the dawn. Themes: sin's darkness, Christ the Sun of Righteousness, church progress and missions.

David James Burrell ⬩ 1893

The Religion of the Future

Defends traditional Christianity against liberal theology, affirming God, providence, prayer, Scripture, the atonement, and immortality.

David James Burrell ⬩ 1894

The Spirit of the Age, and Other Sermons

Survey of the 'spirit of the age': age of light, reason, humanitarian reform, and missionary zeal. Affirms Christ and Scripture as central and warns against replacing evangelism with mere social reform.

David James Burrell ⬩ 1895

For Christ’s Crown, and Other Sermons

Sermon affirming Christ's kingship and the Kingdom of God, urging confession, absolute obedience, and missionary zeal to advance His reign.

David James Burrell ⬩ 1896

The Golden Passional, and Other Sermons

Sermons on Christ's vicarious suffering and substitutionary atonement, centered on Isaiah 53 and its New Testament fulfillment. Affirms justification by sacrifice and urges evangelism.

David James Burrell ⬩ 1897

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