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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 Sermon on the Art of Preaching, Delivered Before the Pastoral Association of Massachusetts, in Boston, May 25, 1825

Sermon on the art of preaching: Griffin urges pastors to depend on God, preach divine truth to change hearts, and favor pastoral usefulness over mere rhetorical polish.

Edward Dorr Griffin ⬩ 1825

A Sermon Preached September 14, 1826, Before the American Board of Missions, at Middletown, Connecticut

Edward D. Griffin (1826) urges American churches to support foreign missions, appealing to Christ's Great Commission, apostolic example, duty to the heathen, missionary sacrifice, and giving.

Edward Dorr Griffin ⬩ 1826

Sermon Preached September 2, 1828, at the Dedication of the New Chapel Connected with Williams College, Massachusetts

Edward D. Griffin (1826) calls American churches to support foreign missions, grounding the duty in Christ's Great Commission and apostolic example. He appeals to missionary sacrifice and Christian stewardship.

Edward Dorr Griffin ⬩ 1828

God Exalted and Creatures Humbled by the Gospel

Sermon: the Gospel exalts God and humbles proud sinners by Christ's humility and the cross, overthrowing worldly wisdom and calling for repentance and reliance on revelation.

Edward Dorr Griffin ⬩ 1830

Regeneration Not Wrought by Light

Griffin argues regeneration is an immediate, sovereign work of God producing a new moral disposition (not merely truth-conviction). He differentiates regeneration, conversion, and sanctification.

Edward Dorr Griffin ⬩ 1832

A Letter to the Rev. Ansel D. Eddy, of Canandaigua, N.Y.: On the Narrative of the Late Revivals of Religion, in the Presbytery of Geneva

Edward D. Griffin (1832) commends Geneva Presbytery's orderly, doctrinal revivals, rejects 'new measures' like anxious meetings, and urges sober preaching on divine sovereignty and careful vetting of converts.

Edward Dorr Griffin ⬩ 1832

A Letter to the Rev. Dr. William B. Sprague; Published in the Appendix to His Volume of Lectures on Revivals

Sprague recounts American revivals (1790s–1830s), especially at Williams College, tracing their spread, methods and fruit. He stresses prayer and clear preaching as means that produced conversions and missionary zeal.

Edward Dorr Griffin ⬩ 1832

The Doctrine of Divine Efficiency, Defended Against Certain Modern Speculations

Edward D. Griffin defends the Calvinist doctrine of divine efficiency—effectual regeneration and election—arguing against New‑Haven writers (Taylor, Fitch) who prize a self‑determining will.

Edward Dorr Griffin ⬩ 1833

Death and Heaven: A Sermon Preached at Newark, at the Interment of the Rev. Edward D. Griffin, D.D., on the 10th of November, 1837

Gardiner Spring's 1837 funeral sermon offers Christian consolation: death is temporary and believers inherit an eternal "building of God" in heaven, affirming resurrection and assurance.

Gardiner Spring ⬩ 1838

A Discourse, Occasioned by the Death of the Rev. Edward Dorr Griffin, D.D., Delivered November 26, 1837, in the Chapel of Williams College

Mark Hopkins' 1837 memorial sermon for Rev. E.D. Griffin holds David up as a model of serving one's generation, contrasts goodness with greatness, and ties Griffin to the missionary revivals of his era.

1837

Sermons by the Late Rev. Edward D. Griffin, D.D., Vol. 1

1838 volume of sermons by Rev. Edward D. Griffin with a prefixed memoir by William B. Sprague. Contains biographical chapters and sermon titles with Scripture texts.

Edward Dorr Griffin, William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1838

Sermons by the Late Rev. Edward D. Griffin, D.D., Vol. 2

Sermon on Matt.20:29–34 urging urgent, earnest appeal to Christ like the blind men; stresses Jesus' compassion, the necessity of means of grace, and immediate repentance in revival.

Edward Dorr Griffin, William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1838

Sermons, Not Before Published, on Various Practical Subjects

A sermon on life's uncertainty, sudden death, and final judgment. Exhorts urgent repentance, holiness, and readiness to meet God.

Edward Dorr Griffin ⬩ 1844

Recollections of Rev. E.D. Griffin, or Incidents Illustrating His Character

Recollections of Rev. Edward D. Griffin: his upbringing, conversion, pastoral labors and revival work in New England, his Andover professorship and role in Park Street Church.

1855

Benjamin Grigsby

Historical sketches and memorials from Washington and Lee University (1892) detailing trustees, alumni addresses, and biographies of early Virginia Presbyterian ministers like Benjamin Grigsby.

1892

Oration, Pronounced, at the Request of the Committee of Arrangements, … of the 4th of July, 1831

July 4, 1831 oration by Hugh Blair Grigsby in Norfolk recounting a patriotic procession of trades, church services, and the reading of the Declaration of Independence.

Hugh Blair Grigsby ⬩ 1831

The Virginia Convention of 1829–30: A Discourse Delivered Before the Virginia Historical Society … in the City of Richmond, December 15th, 1853

Hugh B. Grigsby's 1853 discourse recalls the Virginia Convention of 1829–30, profiling delegates and celebrating the legacy of leaders like Madison, Monroe, and Marshall.

Hugh Blair Grigsby ⬩ 1854

The Randolph Library

Argues for free public education and the University of Virginia as a national safeguard; includes a detailed account of John Randolph's extensive, rare-book library.

Hugh Blair Grigsby ⬩ 1854

The Virginia Historical Reporter, Vol. 1

1853 report of the Virginia Historical Society: meeting review, committee secured British manuscripts on early Virginia, urges preservation, publication, and legislative funding.

Hugh Blair Grigsby ⬩ 1854

The Virginia Convention of 1776: A Discourse Delivered … in the City of Williamsburg, on the Afternoon of July the 3rd, 1855

Examines the Virginia Convention of May 1776: its context, leaders, and role in framing Virginia’s constitution and advancing independence. Emphasizes colonial grievances and providence.

Hugh Blair Grigsby ⬩ 1855

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A Sermon on the Art of Preaching, Delivered Before the Pastoral Association of Massachusetts, in Boston, May 25, 1825

A Sermon Preached September 14, 1826, Before the American Board of Missions, at Middletown, Connecticut

Sermon Preached September 2, 1828, at the Dedication of the New Chapel Connected with Williams College, Massachusetts

God Exalted and Creatures Humbled by the Gospel

Regeneration Not Wrought by Light

A Letter to the Rev. Ansel D. Eddy, of Canandaigua, N.Y.: On the Narrative of the Late Revivals of Religion, in the Presbytery of Geneva

A Letter to the Rev. Dr. William B. Sprague; Published in the Appendix to His Volume of Lectures on Revivals

The Doctrine of Divine Efficiency, Defended Against Certain Modern Speculations

Death and Heaven: A Sermon Preached at Newark, at the Interment of the Rev. Edward D. Griffin, D.D., on the 10th of November, 1837

A Discourse, Occasioned by the Death of the Rev. Edward Dorr Griffin, D.D., Delivered November 26, 1837, in the Chapel of Williams College

Sermons by the Late Rev. Edward D. Griffin, D.D., Vol. 1

Sermons by the Late Rev. Edward D. Griffin, D.D., Vol. 2

Sermons, Not Before Published, on Various Practical Subjects

Recollections of Rev. E.D. Griffin, or Incidents Illustrating His Character

Benjamin Grigsby

Oration, Pronounced, at the Request of the Committee of Arrangements, … of the 4th of July, 1831

The Virginia Convention of 1829–30: A Discourse Delivered Before the Virginia Historical Society … in the City of Richmond, December 15th, 1853

The Randolph Library

The Virginia Historical Reporter, Vol. 1

The Virginia Convention of 1776: A Discourse Delivered … in the City of Williamsburg, on the Afternoon of July the 3rd, 1855

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