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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 Grounds of Lamenting the Death of a Minister of Jesus Christ

Two sermons: one urging the duty of propagating the gospel (Matt. 28:19), the other lamenting a minister's death (Acts 8:2), emphasizing ministers' value to family, society, and church.

David Elliott ⬩ 1834

Preaching the Word, an Antidote to Error

A sermon urging ministers to 'preach the word' as the chief antidote to error. It calls for frequent, faithful proclamation to counter false teachers, fables, and novelty.

David Elliott ⬩ 1835

An Introductory Address, Delivered to the Students of the Western Theological Seminary, December 5th, 1842

David Elliott ⬩ 1842

The Life of the Rev. Elisha Macurdy: With an Appendix Containing Brief Notices of Various Deceased Ministers of the Presbyterian Church in Western Pennsylvania

Memoir of Rev. Elisha Macurdy detailing his early life, ministry in Western Pennsylvania, temperance stance, revivals, and missionary work among Native peoples.

David Elliott ⬩ 1848

An Introductory Address, Delivered at the Inauguration of James Clark, D.D., of Washington College, Pennsylvania, September 24, 1850

1850 inaugural addresses at Washington College emphasizing its history and mission: liberal education grounded in Christian faith and Scripture, forming ministers, professionals, and citizens.

David Elliott ⬩ 1850

Discourses and Dialogues of the Late Rev. Samuel Porter: With a Biographical Sketch of the Author

Biographical sketch and collected discourses of Rev. Samuel Porter: an Irish Covenanter who emigrated to Pennsylvania, joined the Presbyterian ministry, and embraced New Testament Psalmody.

David Elliott ⬩ 1853

Counsels to Young Men Leaving College

Two essays: the family is portrayed as 'God's University' for training youth; baccalaureate counsel urges early, thorough professional preparation, duty, modesty, and Bible-centered living.

David Elliott ⬩ 1856

Letter of Rev. David Elliott, D.D., LL.D.

David Elliott ⬩ 1874

November 29, 1849 Letter to William McLain

1850 African Repository prints Virginia law funding transport of free Black persons to Liberia and letters from Liberian missionaries about schools, churches, and settlement life.

Harrison Walker Ellis ⬩ 1850

April 15, 1850 Letter

1851 African Repository pieces promoting African colonization as a Christian missionary enterprise. Letter from Rev. H. W. Ellis (Monrovia) reports on Liberian schools, commerce, and encouragement to emigrate.

Harrison Walker Ellis ⬩ 1851

A Sermon Delivered by Ezra Stiles Ely on the First Sabbath After His Ordination

Ezra Stiles Ely ⬩ 1806

A Sermon for the Rich to Buy, That They May Benefit Themselves and the Poor, New York, 1810, the Text Is Revelation 14:13

A sermon urging the wealthy to give bibles and support Gospel missions to the poor and pagans, arguing believers' works follow them in death (Rev. 14:13).

Ezra Stiles Ely ⬩ 1810

A Contrast Between Calvinism and Hopkinsianism

Ezra Stiles Ely ⬩ 1811

A History of Ecclesiastical Proceedings Relative to the Third Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, the Rev. Ezra Stiles Ely, … the Judicatories of the Church

History of 1812–1814 ecclesiastical proceedings at the Third Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, concerning Rev. Ezra S. Ely—conflicts over pastoral election, session authority, and Hopkinsian disputes.

Ezra Stiles Ely ⬩ 1814

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The Grounds of Lamenting the Death of a Minister of Jesus Christ

Preaching the Word, an Antidote to Error

An Introductory Address, Delivered to the Students of the Western Theological Seminary, December 5th, 1842

The Life of the Rev. Elisha Macurdy: With an Appendix Containing Brief Notices of Various Deceased Ministers of the Presbyterian Church in Western Pennsylvania

An Introductory Address, Delivered at the Inauguration of James Clark, D.D., of Washington College, Pennsylvania, September 24, 1850

Discourses and Dialogues of the Late Rev. Samuel Porter: With a Biographical Sketch of the Author

Counsels to Young Men Leaving College

Letter of Rev. David Elliott, D.D., LL.D.

November 29, 1849 Letter to William McLain

April 15, 1850 Letter

A Sermon Delivered by Ezra Stiles Ely on the First Sabbath After His Ordination

A Sermon for the Rich to Buy, That They May Benefit Themselves and the Poor, New York, 1810, the Text Is Revelation 14:13

A Contrast Between Calvinism and Hopkinsianism

A History of Ecclesiastical Proceedings Relative to the Third Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, the Rev. Ezra Stiles Ely, … the Judicatories of the Church

Ten Sermons on Faith

Pastoral Letter of Synod

The Migration of the Pilgrims, and of Their Posterity, Considered, in an Address, … on the 22nd of December, 1817

Review of Willson on the Atonement

The Quarterly Theological Review, Vol. 1

The Quarterly Theological Review, Vol. 2, No. 1

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