A Plea for the Inductive Study of the Bible
Two essays: one outlines the Reformed Church in America's history and identity; the other urges inductive Bible study, calling ministers to know Scripture firsthand.
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Archives
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.
A Plea for the Inductive Study of the Bible
The Purpose and Plan of Matthew’s Gospel
Analyzes Matthew’s purpose: to present Jesus as the Messiah fulfilling Old Testament prophecy, stressing his kingly authority, five major discourses (e.g. Sermon on the Mount), and the way to the cross.
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The Sabbath
Argues the Sabbath is a divine, perpetual institution made for man's highest good; Christ is 'Lord of the Sabbath,' and mercy or necessity may exempt strict observance.
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March 9, 1833 Letter to Ralph Randolph Gurley
Letters and extracts defending the American Colonization Society with firsthand Black emigrant accounts praising Liberia's prospects, urging emigration and support for schools and civil government.
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David Evans
Biographical sketches of early 18th-century Presbyterian ministers in colonial America, documenting ordinations, congregational developments, disputes, and ministerial labors.
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Thomas Evans
Biographical sketches of early American Presbyterian ministers (to 1760), detailing ordinations, presbyteries, synods, and ministerial labors amid Old Side–New Side controversies.
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John Ewing, D.D.
Collection of evangelical biographies (1807) recounting ministers' lives, piety, works, and trials, including Thomas Anson and John & Thomas Ewing.
John Ewing, D.D.
Biographical sketches of notable American Presbyterian clergy (18th–19th c.), including John Strain, John Ewing, and John J. Zubly, detailing education, ministry, and public life.
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Letters on the Mode and Subjects of Christian Baptism
Pastoral letters arguing that the New Testament use of 'baptize' denotes washing, pouring or sprinkling rather than required immersion, supported by scriptural exegesis.
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The Unpopular Doctrines of the Bible: A Discourse Delivered at the Tent Meeting House, in Fayette County, Pa., on the Third Lord’s Day in March, 1832
Sermon defending unpopular biblical doctrines—God's sovereignty, foreordination, and providence—against charges of fatalism, affirming human liberty and the efficacy of means.
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The Sovereignty of God, Especially in Election
A sermon defending God's sovereign foreordination (efficacious and permissive), arguing it secures prayer, upholds human liberty, and is grounded in Scripture against common objections.
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Memoirs of Mrs. Louisa A. Lowrie, Wife of the Rev. John C. Lowrie, Missionary to Northern India: Who Died at Calcutta, Nov. 21st, 1833, Aged 24 Years
Memoir of Louisa A. Lowrie, a young missionary wife who died in Calcutta (1833). Her letters reveal deep piety and urge devoted female service in foreign missions.
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Memoir of Mrs. Louisa A. Lowrie, of the Northern India Mission
Memoir of Mrs. Louisa A. Lowrie, a devout missionary to Northern India. Includes letters and journals highlighting her piety, sacrifices, and example for young Christians.
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Memoir of Mrs. Louisa A. Lowrie
Mission society reports: voyages to Liberia and a memoir of Mrs. Louisa A. Lowrie—her missionary zeal, prolonged illness, and peaceful death in Calcutta after devoted service.
Memoir of Mrs. Louisa A. Lowrie, of the Northern India Mission
Memoir of Mrs. Louisa A. Lowrie, a female missionary to Northern India. Contains letters, journals, and reflections on missionary life, female education, sacrifice, and early death.
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The Great Supper: Or, An Illustration and Defence of Some of the Doctrines of Grace
A Presbyterian sermon defending doctrines of grace: Christ's atonement is infinitely sufficient but definite in design, with human inability and sovereign, efficacious grace emphasized.
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An Earnest Search for Truth: In a Series of Letters to Cumberland Presbyterians; Addressed to a Father
L. A. Lowry's letters critique the Cumberland Presbyterian 'middle way', defend Calvinist doctrines (foreordination, election, perseverance), and recount his ecclesiastical ostracism.
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Scripture Baptism: Its Mode and Subjects
A 19th-century defense of pouring/sprinkling and infant baptism as scriptural, arguing mode is of minor importance. Critiques Baptist insistence that immersion is essential.
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Daniel Cargill Faris
Comprehensive 1888 history of the Reformed Presbyterian Church in America, containing sketches and biographies of ministers, congregations, missions, institutions, and publications.
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The Church a Quiet Habitation
1872 memorial volume of the Reformed Presbyterian Synod: table of addresses with sermons including "The Church a Quiet Habitation" (isaiah 33) and "Jehovah-jireh" (genesis 22).
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