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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.
March 6, 1826 Letter to the American Home Missionary Society
Account of an 1826 New York convention recommending a National Domestic/Home Missionary Society. Clergy urged vigorous domestic missions to reach new settlements.
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A Memorial of Mrs. Margaret Breckinridge
Memoir and funeral sermon for Mrs. Margaret Breckinridge, recounting her conversion, piety, domestic life, and letters to her surviving children.
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Glad Tidings: Or, Account of the State of Religion
General Assembly report celebrates widespread revivals and missionary progress across the U.S., including missions to Native Americans, urging prayer and support.
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Report of a Committee of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church, Exhibiting the Plan of a Theological Seminary
1810 report proposing the Presbyterian Theological Seminary: purpose, governance by the General Assembly, board and professors, curriculum, and doctrinal standards.
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The Plan of the Theological Seminary of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America
1811 General Assembly plan to found a Presbyterian Theological Seminary to train confessional, learned, and pious ministers; outlines governance, faculty, and student oversight.
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A Report to the Trustees of the College of New Jersey
Ashbel Green’s 1815 report on a sober revival at the College of New Jersey, detailing causes, means employed, discipline, and guidance to preserve and nurture student piety.
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The Plan of the Theological Seminary of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America (1811)
Founding constitution (1811) of the Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Princeton. Lays out its aims, governance, board, faculty, curriculum, and ministerial standards.
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The Christian Advocate, Vol. 1
Introduction to The Christian Advocate (1823): a Presbyterian-run but broadly Protestant monthly promoting evangelical learning, literary quality, contributor pay, and support for Christian charities.
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Address of the Corporation for the Relief of Poor and Distressed Presbyterian Ministers
1824 address urging Presbyterians to establish an annuity fund for aged ministers and widows, outlining a simple subscription plan, premiums, and moral reasons to contribute.
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The Christian Advocate, Vol. 2
Editor Ashbel Green outlines the Christian Advocate's purpose: defend Presbyterian doctrine, inform and promote practical piety, and seek wider patronage and prayerful support.
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Christ Crucified, the Characteristick of Apostolick Preaching
Sermon arguing apostolic preaching centers on ‘Christ crucified’ as the gospel’s core. Paul teaches the cross is God’s wisdom and power to save, not human eloquence.
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The Christian Advocate, Vol. 3
Argues against a ‘national’ church or periodical, defends denominational diversity, endorses Bible societies, and warns of anti‑Christian alliances. New‑Year note urges moderation.
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The Christian Duty of Christian Women
Sermon on Mary’s anointing (Mark 14:8): women should imitate her devoted, sacrificial love and generosity, yet observe biblical limits on public roles and ministry.
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The Christian Advocate, Vol. 4
Preface and sermon (Ashbel Green) in the Christian Advocate (1826) urging Christian women's duty—imitate Mary's devotion (mark 14) and support female missions/schools in India.
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The Christian Advocate, Vol. 5
1829 Christian Advocate: preface, index, and a lecture on the Shorter Catechism explaining Exodus 20:2 as the Preface to the Ten Commandments and urging personal obedience.
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