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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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An Historical Geography of the Bible

Lyman Coleman's 1850 Historical Geography of the Bible connects Scripture with maps and place descriptions. It guides readers from Eden and creation to Palestine and apostolic tours.

Lyman Coleman ⬩ 1850

Ancient Christianity Exemplified in the Private, Domestic, Social, and Civil Life of the Primitive Christians

Manual surveying primitive Christianity’s institutions, worship, offices, rites, and customs from apostolic times through later developments; covers baptism, Lord’s Supper, and councils.

Lyman Coleman ⬩ 1853

An Historical Text Book and Atlas of Biblical Geography

1855 textbook and atlas by Lyman Coleman linking Biblical history and geography. Offers maps, chronology, and teaching suggestions to situate Scripture events and places.

Lyman Coleman ⬩ 1855

The Coleman Family: Descendants of Thomas Coleman, In Line of the Oldest Son

Genealogical account of the Coleman family tracing English origins to New England settlers (1600s–1700s). Provides pedigrees, births, marriages, migrations, and civic roles from historical records.

Lyman Coleman ⬩ 1867

Genealogy of the Lyman Family, in Great Britain and America

Comprehensive genealogy of the Lyman family tracing ancestors and descendants from Richard Lyman (High Ongar, 1631). Based on Julia E. Lyman's charts; completed posthumously with biographies, obituaries, and Puritan lineage.

Lyman Coleman ⬩ 1872

Guide-Book of the Lehigh Valley Railroad and Its Several Branches and Connections

1873 guidebook to the Lehigh Valley Railroad: routes, company history, officers, connections, and the coal & iron trade; includes maps, timetables, and travel/freight details.

Lyman Coleman ⬩ 1873

George Whitefield and the College of New Jersey

Overview of George Whitefield's involvement with the College of New Jersey (Princeton), his itinerant preaching (1738–1748), and friendships with Pemberton, the Tennents and Gov. Belcher.

Varnum Lansing Collins ⬩ 1897

Talks with Boys and Girls: Or, Wisdom Better Than Gold

A Sunday-school talk urging boys and girls to seek wisdom rather than riches. It explains true wisdom as fear of the Lord, repentance, faith, and the lasting value of spiritual riches.

Benjamin Bartis Comegys, Sr. ⬩ 1878

An Order of Worship with Forms of Prayers for Divine Service

1888 liturgical manual by Benjamin B. Comegys offering responsive orders of worship, modeled prayers, Psalm selections and services (baptism, communion, marriage, burial) for Sundays and special occasions.

Benjamin Bartis Comegys, Sr. ⬩ 1888

Thirteen Weeks of Prayers for the Family

A thirteen-week compendium of morning and evening family prayers and special collects, encouraging daily household worship and guiding those uneasy with extemporaneous prayer.

Benjamin Bartis Comegys, Sr. ⬩ 1886

Old Stories with New Lessons: Sketches of Scripture Characters — A Book for Young People

A 19th-century devotional for young readers reflecting on the Lord's Prayer and God's fatherhood. Urges sincere, heartfelt prayer and trust in God, with biblical illustrations.

Benjamin Bartis Comegys, Sr. ⬩ 1888

Advice to Young Men and Boys: A Series of Addresses Delivered by B.B. Comegys to the Pupils of the Girard College

Moral addresses to Girard College boys by B. B. Comegys (1890), with a history of Stephen Girard and descriptions of the college's discipline, routines, and instruction.

Benjamin Bartis Comegys, Sr. ⬩ 1890

A Primer of Ethics

A 1891 Primer of Ethics for children presenting short lessons on virtues (truth, obedience, industry, honesty, etc.) with explanations, examples, and classroom questions for teachers.

Benjamin Bartis Comegys, Sr. ⬩ 1891

Turn Over a New Leaf and Other Words to Young People at School

Advice to school-aged youth urging moral reform—'Turn over a new leaf'—encouraging diligence, pure speech, and temperance, with vivid warnings against idleness and drink.

Benjamin Bartis Comegys, Sr. ⬩ 1892

A Tour Round My Library and Some Other Papers

An 1893 essay collection celebrating household libraries, reading, and book selection, with guidance on Bible study, worship, Sunday schools, and practical subjects.

Benjamin Bartis Comegys, Sr. ⬩ 1893

A Presbyterian Prayer Book, for Public Worship. With Services for Thirteen Sundays

A Presbyterian prayer book for public worship, providing orders of service, collects, and prayers for thirteen Sundays. Includes Psalms, creeds, hymns, and responsive prayers for ministers and congregations.

Benjamin Bartis Comegys, Sr. ⬩ 1895

Last Words for My Young Hearers and Readers

Series of 19th-century addresses to boys and girls urging Christian character, conscience, manliness, and daily devotion. Uses the child-as-example (Matt. 18) and practical counsel.

Benjamin Bartis Comegys, Sr. ⬩ 1895

Euchologion

Reprint of the Euchologion (Book of Common Order) adapted for the Presbyterian Church in America (1898). Contains morning/evening services, prayers, Psalter arrangements, creeds, and intercessions.

Benjamin Bartis Comegys, Sr. ⬩ 1898

Benjamin B. Comegys

Profile of Benjamin B. Comegys, longtime president of the Philadelphia National Bank, prominent financier, civic leader, and Presbyterian author active in public institutions and philanthropy.