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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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Proceedings and Addresses at the Inauguration of Jonathan Edwards, D.D., LL.D., President of Washington & Jefferson College

Inauguration proceedings (Apr 4, 1866) for Jonathan Edwards as President of Washington & Jefferson College, featuring addresses on the colleges' union, duties, administration, and education.

Jonathan Edwards ⬩ 1866

The American College: An Address Delivered by Jonathan Edwards, D.D., LL.D., on Occasion of His Inauguration as President of Washington and Jefferson College

Jonathan Edwards ⬩ 1866

Address of Dr. Edwards to the National Convention to Secure the Religious Amendment of the Constitution of the United States

Proceedings of an 1872 convention urging a constitutional amendment to acknowledge God and Christianity in the U.S. Preamble, defending religion's public role while rejecting church–state union.

Jonathan Edwards ⬩ 1872

September 25, 1875 Letter to Charles E. Edwards

Content consists only of isolated numbers (1–5) with no discernible theological or literary content.

Jonathan Edwards ⬩ 1875

Addresses Delivered at the Inauguration of the Revd. Jonathan Edwards, D.D., LL.D., as Professor of Didactic and Polemic Theology

Inaugural charge urging the seminary professor to train ministers in Westminster theology, defend evangelical truth against modern assaults, and cultivate deep personal piety in students.

Jonathan Edwards ⬩ 1878

Church Discipline: Its Province and Use

Jonathan Edwards' paper on church discipline: its relation to church government and law, aims (purity, restoration, order), and procedures (session, appeals, pastoral oversight).

Jonathan Edwards ⬩ 1880

Memorial of Samuel Eells

Memorial biography of Samuel Eells (b. 1810) recounting his boyhood, sea voyages, and college years. Compiled by his brother James to preserve Eells's writings and memory.

James Eells ⬩ 1873

Presbyterianism as Related to the Tendencies and Wants of Our Age

Report of the 1877 General Presbyterian Council discussing Presbyterian doctrine, the authority of Scripture, the atonement, church polity, and relations with continental and colonial churches.

James Eells ⬩ 1877

Christianity in the Hawaiian Islands

Reflection on theology and a report of Christian missions in Hawaii: Hawaiian society described; missionaries established schools, created a written language, translated Scripture and reformed laws.

James Eells ⬩ 1879

Inaugural Address at Lane Theological Seminary

Proceedings of Lane Theological Seminary, Dec 18, 1879: dedication of the new Seminary Hall, inauguration of Rev. James Eells, and semi‑centennial celebration with addresses, reports, and fundraising.

James Eells ⬩ 1879

The Chinese in America

Examines alleged chronological errors in the books of Kings, suggesting later interpolations. Reports on Chinese immigrants in America, highlighting mission schools, Bible instruction, and conversions.

James Eells ⬩ 1880

Presbyterial Care of Theological Students

Argues Presbyteries must retain active, parental oversight of theological students rather than cede training to seminaries; urges frequent trials, pastoral contact, and cooperation to secure qualified ministers.

James Eells ⬩ 1882

The Mormon Question

Two essays: the first argues that Scripture's silences attest to its divine origin. The second fiercely critiques Mormonism's organization and doctrines (polygamy, "blood atonement") and urges missions and legal enforcement in Utah.

James Eells ⬩ 1886

Ordination Sermon … Preached at Paxtang, Dec. 21, 1738

1738 ordination sermon (printed 1890) on Psalm 119:165 arguing true peace comes from loving and obeying God's law, yielding inward tranquility, divine favor, and temporal blessings.

John Elder ⬩ 1890

John Elder

Biographical sketches of early Presbyterian ministers (notably John Elder) amid colonial frontier violence, the Paxton Boys episode, and Old Side/New Side denominational tensions.

Richard Webster ⬩ 1857

George Milton Elliot

1888 history of the Reformed Presbyterian Church in America, detailing congregations, missions, ministers, institutions, publications and biographies, illustrated with portraits and engravings.

William Melancthon Glasgow ⬩ 1888

The Ministerial Trust: A Sermon, Preached September 28th, 1825, … on the Occasion of the Ordination and Installation of the Rev. Matthew Lind Fullerton

David Elliott ⬩ 1825

Letters on the General Structure, Government, Laws and Discipline of the Church: Embracing Some Remarks on Creeds and Confessions of Faith

Letters arguing for church structure, government, laws and discipline grounded in Scripture; affirms Christ as head of the visible church and defends creeds' place in church order.

David Elliott ⬩ 1826

An Inaugural Address, Delivered Nov. 9, 1830

Inaugural address: education's chief aim is forming whole character—intellect, heart, habits—for God's glory and societal good. College teaching must integrate moral and gospel.

David Elliott ⬩ 1830

The Decrees of God

Sermon defending the decrees of God: universal, eternal providence and election; explains divine sovereignty, permissive relation to sin, and coexistence with human liberty.

David Elliott ⬩ 1833

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