This Day in Presbyterian History

August 12: Alexander Inaugurated at Princeton (1812)

What Made Princeton Strong? Archibald Alexander served as moderator of the nineteenth General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. With his departing sermon at the following year's Assembly,…

archivist 12 August, 2014

August 11: A Homecoming Report with Challenging Questions for You

We take a largely ecumenical approach here at This Day in Presbyterian History. Though this blog is sponsored by the PCA Historical Center, we do not write exclusively about the…

davidtmyers 11 August, 2014

August 10: A Sermon on Fasting (1804)

In 1804, Great Britain and her colonies were under threat of attack by French forces. As a call went out for a season of prayer and fasting, the Rev. Archibald…

archivist 10 August, 2014

August 9: Dr. Samuel Miller

The Best Laid Plans of Men The following is excerpted from The Life of Samuel Miller and provides an interesting glimpse into Dr. Miller's literary pursuits. He was a most…

archivist 9 August, 2014

August 8: Dr. Harold Samuel Laird

It has been my experience that there are just a few men who, when spoken of, are remembered with the utmost respect and veneration. Dr. Harold Samuel Laird was one…

archivist 8 August, 2014

August 12: Alexander Inaugurated at Princeton (1812)

August 11: A Homecoming Report with Challenging Questions for You

August 10: A Sermon on Fasting (1804)

August 9: Dr. Samuel Miller

August 8: Dr. Harold Samuel Laird

April 8: Rev. Charles Ware Stewart

April 2: The Last Time the General Synod Met

March 26: Death of Rev. Lapsley

March 7: The Ordination of Theron Hawkes