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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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A History of the Churches, of All Denominations, in the City of New York, From the First Settlement to the Year 1850

Survey of New York City's churches and denominations from settlement to 1850, detailing histories of Dutch Reformed, Episcopal, Presbyterian, Baptist, and Methodist congregations and buildings.

Jonathan Greenleaf ⬩ 1850

Thoughts on Prayer: Its Duty: Its Form: Its Subjects: Its Encouragements: Its Blessings

Practical reflections on the nature, duty, form, and blessings of prayer, expounding the Lord's Prayer, daily dependence, and the Spirit's intercession. Urges private, family, and public prayer.

Jonathan Greenleaf ⬩ 1857

The Prodigal Son

Two essays: colleges should cultivate cultured, godly leaders to strengthen the church. Luke 15 is read as an account of a backsliding child of grace who retains sonship and is restored.

James Alexander Grier ⬩ 1879

Jeremiah Rankin Johnston: A Volume of Biography and Selections from His Poems, Editorials, Sermons, and Addresses

Biographical volume on Jeremiah Rankin Johnston (b.1836): ancestry, ministry, editorial and poetic work, with selected sermons, addresses, and pastoral papers.

James Alexander Grier ⬩ 1892

Notes on Psalmody

Argues for exclusive use of the biblical Psalter in corporate worship. Affirms the Psalms as God's appointed hymnbook and contends human-composed hymns lack divine warrant.

James Alexander Grier ⬩ 1900

A Sermon, Preached July 22, 1807, at the Funeral of the Rev. Alexander MacWhorter, D.D., Senior Pastor of the Presbyterian Church, in Newark, New-Jersey

Edward D. Griffin's 1807 funeral sermon for Rev. Alexander MacWhorter: a biographical eulogy stressing the earthly and eternal remembrance of the righteous and his pastoral legacy.

Edward Dorr Griffin ⬩ 1807

March 31, 1808 Letter to Ashbel Green

Memoir of Rev. John Newton and New-England revival reports (1806–1808): awakenings brought many conversions, sacramental additions, missionary fundraising and local donations.

Edward Dorr Griffin ⬩ 1808

A Farewell Sermon, Preached May 28, 1809, at Newark, New-Jersey

Edward D. Griffin's 1809 farewell sermon (Acts 20): he commends the flock to God and the Word, urging pastoral unity, family worship, prayer, discipline, and care for baptized children.

Edward Dorr Griffin ⬩ 1809

An Oration Delivered June 21, 1809, on the Day of the Author’s Induction into the Office of Bartlet Professor of Pulpit Eloquence … at Andover

Edward D. Griffin's 1809 Andover induction oration on pulpit eloquence: ministers must depend on God's power and preach Scripture vividly to move understanding, conscience, and affections.

Edward Dorr Griffin ⬩ 1809

A Sermon, Preached Jan. 10, 1810, at the Dedication of the Church in Park Street, Boston

Dedication sermon (Park Street Church, 1810) arguing God's omnipresence yet special dwelling among men through Christ the Mediator. Treats the Shekinah, incarnation, and sanctity of the sanctuary.

Edward Dorr Griffin ⬩ 1810

A Sermon, Preached August 11, 1811, For the Benefit of the Portsmouth Female Asylum: Also, … for the Roxbury Charitable Society, Sep. 18, 1811

Edward Dorr Griffin ⬩ 1811

A Series of Lectures Delivered in Park Street Church, Boston

Edward D. Griffin's 1813 Park Street lectures defend total depravity: humanity is sinful from Adam's fall, including infants, and needs supernatural regeneration and Christ's salvation.

Edward Dorr Griffin ⬩ 1813

A Sermon, Preached October 20, 1813, at Sandwich, Massachusetts, at the Dedication of the Meeting House

Edward D. Griffin’s 1813 dedication sermon (Luke 2:34–35) argues that Christ’s coming reveals human hearts: His Gospel provokes opposition, tests believers, and separates the faithful from the proud.

Edward Dorr Griffin ⬩ 1813

A Sermon, in Which Is Attempted a Full and Explicit Answer to the Common and Highly Important Question, What wilt Thou have me to do?

A sermon calling for immediate, earnest conversion: seek means of grace, repent, and trust Christ alone. Rely on the Spirit for sanctification and a life of devoted obedience.

Edward Dorr Griffin ⬩ 1824

An Address to the Public, on the Subject of the African School, Lately Established Under the Care of the Synod of New-York and New-Jersey

1816 address urging support for an African School (Synod of NY & NJ) to train African-descended teachers and preachers, insisting native leadership is essential for lasting Christian work.

Edward Dorr Griffin ⬩ 1816

Living to God: A Sermon, Preached June 16, 1816, at the Brick Presbyterian Church at the City of New-York

Sermon urging Christians to "live unto the Lord" and "die unto the Lord," rejecting self-centeredness for self-denial, active charity, and devotion. Advocates benevolence and opposition to war.

Edward Dorr Griffin ⬩ 1816

A Plea for Africa: A Sermon Preached October 26, 1817, in the First Presbyterian Church in the City of New-York

1817 sermon by Edward D. Griffin urging Christian mission to Africa. Traces biblical identity of Cush/Ethiopia, advocates evangelization of African peoples and addresses slavery and history.

Edward Dorr Griffin ⬩ 1817

Foreign Missions: A Sermon, Preached May 9, 1819, at the Anniversary of the United Foreign Missionary Society, in the Garden-Street Church, New-York

Edward D. Griffin's 1819 sermon (Mark 16:15) urges American churches to zealously support foreign missions, arguing missionary work is commanded, timely, and tied to prophetic fulfillment.

Edward Dorr Griffin ⬩ 1819

The Claims of Seamen: A Sermon Preached November 7, 1819, in the Brick Church, New-York, for the Benefit of the Marine Missionary Society of That City

1819 sermon urging Christian duty to seamen using the Good Samaritan: establish dedicated worship, pastoral care, and missions for sailors to promote their moral and spiritual reform.

Edward Dorr Griffin ⬩ 1819

An Humble Attempt to Reconcile the Differences of Christians Respecting the Extent of the Atonement

An early-19th-century work arguing to reconcile Calvinist disputes over the extent of the atonement. Claims the controversy is largely verbal, distinguishing atonement from merit and urging Scripture-based analysis.

Edward Dorr Griffin ⬩ 1819

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A History of the Churches, of All Denominations, in the City of New York, From the First Settlement to the Year 1850

Thoughts on Prayer: Its Duty: Its Form: Its Subjects: Its Encouragements: Its Blessings

The Prodigal Son

Jeremiah Rankin Johnston: A Volume of Biography and Selections from His Poems, Editorials, Sermons, and Addresses

Notes on Psalmody

A Sermon, Preached July 22, 1807, at the Funeral of the Rev. Alexander MacWhorter, D.D., Senior Pastor of the Presbyterian Church, in Newark, New-Jersey

March 31, 1808 Letter to Ashbel Green

A Farewell Sermon, Preached May 28, 1809, at Newark, New-Jersey

An Oration Delivered June 21, 1809, on the Day of the Author’s Induction into the Office of Bartlet Professor of Pulpit Eloquence … at Andover

A Sermon, Preached Jan. 10, 1810, at the Dedication of the Church in Park Street, Boston

A Sermon, Preached August 11, 1811, For the Benefit of the Portsmouth Female Asylum: Also, … for the Roxbury Charitable Society, Sep. 18, 1811

A Series of Lectures Delivered in Park Street Church, Boston

A Sermon, Preached October 20, 1813, at Sandwich, Massachusetts, at the Dedication of the Meeting House

A Sermon, in Which Is Attempted a Full and Explicit Answer to the Common and Highly Important Question, What wilt Thou have me to do?

An Address to the Public, on the Subject of the African School, Lately Established Under the Care of the Synod of New-York and New-Jersey

Living to God: A Sermon, Preached June 16, 1816, at the Brick Presbyterian Church at the City of New-York

A Plea for Africa: A Sermon Preached October 26, 1817, in the First Presbyterian Church in the City of New-York

Foreign Missions: A Sermon, Preached May 9, 1819, at the Anniversary of the United Foreign Missionary Society, in the Garden-Street Church, New-York

The Claims of Seamen: A Sermon Preached November 7, 1819, in the Brick Church, New-York, for the Benefit of the Marine Missionary Society of That City

An Humble Attempt to Reconcile the Differences of Christians Respecting the Extent of the Atonement

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