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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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The Importance of Seriousness to the Christian Minister

Rev. Dana argues ministers must be habitually serious—driven by eternal concerns, pastoral sympathy, and responsibility for souls; levity undermines faithful ministry.

Daniel Dana ⬩ 1840

A Sermon in Commemoration of William Bartlet, Esquire, an Associate Founder of the Theological Seminary in Andover

Commemorative sermon for William Bartlet, lauding his benefaction to Andover Seminary and exhorting that riches are God’s gifts to be stewarded and returned in charity.

Daniel Dana ⬩ 1841

A Discourse Delivered in the First Presbyterian Church in Newburyport on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 1844, It Being the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Author’s Ordination

Semi-centennial sermon urging Christians to "stand fast in the Lord"—faith, sovereign grace, and holiness produce steadfastness, perseverance, and the minister's chief joy.

Daniel Dana ⬩ 1845

Memoir of the Rev. John C. March and Funeral Sermon

Memoir and four sermons of the Rev. John Q. March, with a funeral sermon by Daniel Dana. Records March's conversion, ordination, and pastoral labors.

Daniel Dana ⬩ 1847

The Faith of Former Times: A Sermon

1847 sermon urging adherence to traditional Reformed doctrines—total depravity, new birth, sovereign grace, election, and atonement—calling believers to 'follow the faith of former times.'

Daniel Dana ⬩ 1848

The New Song: A Sermon, Delivered in Bowdoin-Street Church, Boston

A sermon on Revelation 5 explaining the 'new song' of the redeemed. Affirms Christ's deity and the centrality of his atonement, and describes who may join heaven's praise.

Daniel Dana ⬩ 1849

Have the Churches the Presence of Christ? A Sermon, Addressed to the Presbytery of Londonderry, at Their Semi-Annual Meeting, Bedford, (N.H.) April 30, 1851

Sermon to the Presbytery of Londonderry (1851) lamenting the apparent withdrawal of Christ's spiritual presence, diagnosing decline in piety, prayerlessness, and doctrinal drift on original sin.

Daniel Dana ⬩ 1851

The Theology of New England

Defense of orthodox New England theology against German rationalism. Affirms original sin, total depravity, and the necessity of genuine regeneration.

David Alexander Wallace, Daniel Dana ⬩ 1856

The Mission of Saving Mercy: A Sermon Delivered at Newburyport, Dec. 30, 1856, on Occasion of the Installation of Rev. Heman R. Timlow

Installation sermon on Luke 4:18–19. Affirms Christ’s mission of compassionate gospel ministry and the church’s duty to preach, heal, free captives, and apply salvation.

William Henry Green, Daniel Dana ⬩ 1857

The Life of Daniel Dana, D.D.

Memoir of Daniel Dana, D.D., covering his ancestry, education, long pastoral ministry, roles in American Presbyterian institutions, and funeral tributes.

William Coombs Dana ⬩ 1866

A Treatise on the Education of Daughters

Perkins & Marvin catalogue listing recent religious and scholarly books: travel narratives, sacred criticism, missionary memoirs, theological essays and reviews. Includes titles by Henderson, Champollion, Martyn and others.

William Coombs Dana ⬩ 1831

A Transatlantic Tour: Comprising Travels in Great Britain, France, Holland, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland and Italy

Mid-19th-century travel memoir of a transatlantic voyage on the Great Western from New York to Liverpool. Vivid shipboard life, sea-sickness, and first impressions of England.

William Coombs Dana ⬩ 1845

Two Discourses on the Moral State of Man: Delivered in the Central Church, Charleston, April 13 and 20, 1851

Two sermons arguing that while humans may show amiable traits, Scripture affirms a universal ungodliness—lost communion with God—and urges repentance and the Spirit’s renewal.

William Coombs Dana ⬩ 1851

The Sense of Honor: A Discourse Delivered in the Central Presbyterian Church, Charleston, S.C., January 25, 1857

1857 sermon likens the perverted 'code of honor' to Moloch/Gehenna, condemning violence done in its name. Distinguishes honest honor (beauty of character) from duty and its perversions.

William Coombs Dana ⬩ 1857

A Reasonable Answer to the Skeptic

Defends Christian hope: Scripture as God's revelation and the sure foundation against skepticism and scientific objections. Urges believers to give a measured, reasoned apologetic.

William Coombs Dana ⬩ 1858

A Collection of Hymns: Supplementary to the Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts

Preface and opening hymns (1859) to a supplement to Dr. Watts' Psalms and Hymns, celebrating God’s presence in nature, creation, and praise. Includes Psalm versifications and ancient hymns.

William Coombs Dana ⬩ 1859

A Sermon Delivered in the Central Presbyterian Church, Charleston, S.C., Nov. 21st, 1860, Being the Day Appointed by State Authority for Fasting

Sermon (Charleston, Nov 21, 1860) invoking Psalm 20 to justify South Carolina’s secessionist stance, calling for a day of fasting, humiliation, prayer, unity, and divine guidance.

William Coombs Dana ⬩ 1860

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