- Observations on the conduct of those called the reformed presbytery, relative to some societies ... With a narration of that part of the conduct of ... the presbytery seem most to condemn. ...
- The Scottish Licensing Laws: Being The Scottish Licensing Act, 1903
- An humble attempt to investigate and defend the scripture-doctrine concerning the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit: to which is now added, ... and greatly enlarged, by James Purves.
- Review of the age of reason, with remarks on some other deistical writings. By James Purves, late minister of the Gospel in Edinburgh. Part I.
- An enquiry into the institution and end of civil government; and the character and work of civil rulers. From the writings of the prophets and apostles. By James Purves.