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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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Memoirs of the Rev. Joseph Eastburn, Stated Preacher in the Mariner’s Church, Philadelphia

Memoir of Rev. Joseph Eastburn, Philadelphia mariners’ minister, recounting his humble origins, spiritual struggles, and devoted ministry to sailors and the poor. Compiled by Ashbel Green.

Ashbel Green ⬩ 1828

The Efficacy of Divine Truth (1826)

Sermon asserting that the entrance of God’s Word enlightens the mind and sanctifies the heart; Scripture, preaching, and the Holy Spirit bring repentance and renewal.

Ashbel Green ⬩ 1828

Lectures on the Shorter Catechism, Volume 1

Preface and contents of Ashbel Green’s 1829 Lectures on the Shorter Catechism, addressed to youth; Calvinistic catechetical instruction with practical devotional application.

Ashbel Green ⬩ 1829

The Christian Advocate, Vol. 7

Preface/index of The Christian Advocate (1829) and a Lecture on the Shorter Catechism explaining the Preface to the Ten Commandments (Exod. 20:2) and the obligation to obey God.

Ashbel Green ⬩ 1829

The Christian Advocate, Vol. 8

1830 Christian Advocate volume: a miscellany of church news, missions and education, featuring a series of Shorter Catechism lectures—here treating Sabbath observance, duties, and permitted works.

Ashbel Green ⬩ 1830

An Address to the Students of the Theological Seminary, at Princeton

Address urging Princeton theological students to master Biblical languages and systematic theology so preaching rests on Scripture. It insists on diligent study, doctrinal consistency, and devout piety.

Ashbel Green ⬩ 1831

Preface to Charles Buck’s Anecdotes

Preface to Charles Buck’s Anecdotes: an alphabetical collection of religious and moral stories offering instruction and entertainment for young readers and travelers (1831).

Ashbel Green ⬩ 1831

Questions and Counsel for Young Converts

Reformed catechism instructing young communicants on original sin, the covenants, and the sacraments (baptism and the Lord’s Supper) and their proper reception.

Ashbel Green ⬩ 1831

The Christian Advocate, Vol. 9

A 1831 catechetical lecture on the Eighth Commandment condemning theft, robbery, fraud, breach of trust, oppression, and reckless borrowing; urges restitution, integrity, and stewardship.

Ashbel Green ⬩ 1831

April 10, 1832 Letter to William B. Sprague

Account of religious revivals in late-18th/early-19th-century America, focusing on Nassau Hall (College of New Jersey) and pastoral experience. Notes revival methods, awakenings, and abuses to avoid.

Ashbel Green ⬩ 1832

The Christian Advocate, Vol. 10

Preface and index to The Christian Advocate (1832). Editors defend Presbyterian doctrine, explain circulation struggles with rival papers, and appeal for continued support.

Ashbel Green ⬩ 1832

Address at the Funeral of Rev. Ezra Fisk

Lecture on the Shorter Catechism (sixth petition): God tests but does not tempt (Genesis 22; James 1). Also contains the obituary and funeral address for Rev. Ezra Fisk, D.D.

Ashbel Green ⬩ 1833

The Christian Advocate, Vol. 11

Editor’s preface and catechetical lectures on the Lord’s Supper: rejects transubstantiation, teaches worthy communicants partake by faith of Christ’s body and blood, emphasizing humility and atonement.

Ashbel Green ⬩ 1833

Practical Sermons

Sermon on Job 14 urging believers to await their "change"—death—in readiness. It teaches life’s purpose, God’s appointed time, and the need for repentance, new birth, and holiness.

Ashbel Green ⬩ 1834

The Christian Advocate, Vol. 12

A New Year's sermon (Job 14) urging believers to live with an eternal, probationary perspective: life has a divine purpose, appointed time, patient waiting, and coming decisive change.

Ashbel Green ⬩ 1834

Address Delivered to the Theological Students of the Princeton Seminary, N.J., at the Close of the Semi-Annual Examination in May, 1835

Ashbel Green (1835) tells Princeton students revealed theology differs from secular science in authority and method and urges submission to Scripture and careful exegesis.

Ashbel Green ⬩ 1835

The Minutes of the Proceedings of the Pittsburgh Convention, called by the Signers of the Act and Testimony, May 14, 1835

Minutes of the 1835 Pittsburgh Convention (Act and Testimony) recording delegates’ proceedings, grievances about church order and the Plan of Union, and urging renewed foreign and domestic missions.

Ashbel Green ⬩ 1835

Address at the Interment of Robert Ralston, Esq.

Funeral address (1836) honoring Robert Ralston’s piety, integrity, and extensive benevolence—especially his Bible-distribution work. Calls others to continue his charitable labors.

Ashbel Green ⬩ 1836

A Historical Sketch or Compendious View of Domestic and Foreign Missions in the Presbyterian Church of the United States of America

1838 historical sketch by Ashbel Green surveying domestic and foreign Presbyterian missions in the U.S., outlining societies, Indian and overseas missions, and assembly actions.

Ashbel Green ⬩ 1838

The Case of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America, Before the Supreme Court of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Report of the 1839 legal case between rival Presbyterian bodies over the General Assembly, Plan of Union, and church governance, compiling testimony, arguments, and court opinions.

Ashbel Green ⬩ 1839

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Archives

Memoirs of the Rev. Joseph Eastburn, Stated Preacher in the Mariner’s Church, Philadelphia

The Efficacy of Divine Truth (1826)

Lectures on the Shorter Catechism, Volume 1

The Christian Advocate, Vol. 7

The Christian Advocate, Vol. 8

An Address to the Students of the Theological Seminary, at Princeton

Preface to Charles Buck’s Anecdotes

Questions and Counsel for Young Converts

The Christian Advocate, Vol. 9

April 10, 1832 Letter to William B. Sprague

The Christian Advocate, Vol. 10

Address at the Funeral of Rev. Ezra Fisk

The Christian Advocate, Vol. 11

Practical Sermons

The Christian Advocate, Vol. 12

Address Delivered to the Theological Students of the Princeton Seminary, N.J., at the Close of the Semi-Annual Examination in May, 1835

The Minutes of the Proceedings of the Pittsburgh Convention, called by the Signers of the Act and Testimony, May 14, 1835

Address at the Interment of Robert Ralston, Esq.

A Historical Sketch or Compendious View of Domestic and Foreign Missions in the Presbyterian Church of the United States of America

The Case of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America, Before the Supreme Court of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

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