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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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Sermons on Important Subjects, Vol. 1 (1766)

Collection of Samuel Davies’s sermons (three-volume edition, 1792) with memoirs, a funeral sermon by Samuel Finley, and a preface by Thomas Gibbons. Themes: salvation, holiness, divine love, resurrection.

Samuel Davies ⬩ 1792

Sermons on Important Subjects, Vol. 2 (1766)

Samuel Davies, Vol. II: a collection of sermons centered on "The Universal Judgment" (Acts 17). Addresses repentance, resurrection, and the final judgment.

Samuel Davies ⬩ 1792

Sermons on Important Subjects, Vol. 3 (1766)

Samuel Davies’ sermons on divine sovereignty — vessels of mercy and wrath — calling hearers to repentance, regeneration, and holiness. Pastoral, exegetical appeals to prepare for glory.

Samuel Davies ⬩ 1792

A General Account of the Rise and State of the College, Lately Established in the Province of New-Jersey, in America

Account of the founding and state of the College of New Jersey: its trustees and charter, aims to train clergy, promote piety and learning, and appeal to British benefactors.

Samuel Davies, Gilbert Tennent ⬩ 1754

“Christianity the Grand Source and Surest Basis for Political Liberty”

Samuel Miller’s July 4, 1793 sermon argues that genuine Christianity is the foundation of political liberty, teaching equality, duties, and virtues that oppose tyranny and sustain freedom.

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1793

A Sermon, Delivered in the New Presbyterian Church, New-York, July Fourth, 1795, Being the Nineteenth Anniversary of the Independence of America

Samuel Miller’s 1795 Fourth-of-July sermon (Exodus 12:14) celebrates American independence as a divine deliverance, urging national gratitude, remembrance, and civic duty.

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1795

A Discourse Delivered April 12, 1797, at the Request of and Before the New-York Society for Promoting the Manumission of Slaves

Samuel Miller’s 1797 discourse to the New-York Society condemns slavery as contrary to justice, humanity, and republican principles. He urges manumission and reform.

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1797

A Sermon Delivered May 9, 1798, Recommended by the President of the United States to Be Observed as a Day of General Humiliation, Fasting and Prayer

Samuel Miller (1798) argues our times are the ‘last days’—perilous, marked by apostasy and infidelity—and urges studying prophecy and preparing for the Millennium.

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1798

February 10, 1798 Letter

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1798

A Thanksgiving Sermon Delivered February 5, 1799

Samuel Miller’s 1799 sermon for a New York day of thanksgiving, humiliation, and prayer after a deadly pestilence. He urges ‘rejoice with trembling,’ thankful dependence on God’s providence.

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1799

July 24, 1799 Letter to the Editor of the Monthly Magazine

An 1799 letter描cribes Connecticut’s Independence Day observance and civic elections, and Samuel Miller solicits materials and queries for a history of New York beginning with Dutch settlement.

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1799

A Sermon Delivered, December 29, 1799, Occasioned by the Death of General George Washington

Samuel Miller’s 1800 funeral sermon on George Washington teaches that all human greatness is from God—manifested in birth, wealth, talent, and occasion—and applies this to Washington.

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1800

August 11, 1800 Letter to Thomas Jefferson

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1800

September 14, 1800 Letter to Thomas Jefferson

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1800

Family Religion Recommended

Sermon urging households to embrace family religion (Joshua 24:15): regular family worship, Scripture reading, prayer, and godly example, citing Joshua, Abraham, David, Cornelius.

William Arthur ⬩ 1794

Preface to Mr. Croswell’s Reply

1742 pamphlet replying to A Display of God's Special Grace, defending immediate invitations for sinners to come to Christ and critiquing opposing ministers as legalistic.

Timothy Allen ⬩ 1742

Greetings from the Presbytery of New York to the Dutch Protestant Reformed Church at Saba

An ordination sermon on the dignity, difficulty, and divine sufficiency of gospel ministry, urging respect, prayerful support, and faithful discharge of the ministerial office.

Timothy Allen ⬩ 1755

Answer to Pilate’s Question, (What Is Truth?)

Sermon answering Pilate's 'What is truth?'. It teaches Christ's kingship as a 'kingdom of truth' restoring divine truth against human falsehood and sin.

Timothy Allen ⬩ 1765

Salvation for All Men, Put Out of All Dispute

A 1782 polemic against universal salvation defending election and predestination. Uses scriptural exegesis to refute a pamphlet 'Salvation for All Men' and uphold doctrines of grace.

Timothy Allen ⬩ 1783

An Essay on Outward Christian Baptism

Timothy Allen ⬩ 1788

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Sermons on Important Subjects, Vol. 1 (1766)

Sermons on Important Subjects, Vol. 2 (1766)

Sermons on Important Subjects, Vol. 3 (1766)

A General Account of the Rise and State of the College, Lately Established in the Province of New-Jersey, in America

“Christianity the Grand Source and Surest Basis for Political Liberty”

A Sermon, Delivered in the New Presbyterian Church, New-York, July Fourth, 1795, Being the Nineteenth Anniversary of the Independence of America

A Discourse Delivered April 12, 1797, at the Request of and Before the New-York Society for Promoting the Manumission of Slaves

A Sermon Delivered May 9, 1798, Recommended by the President of the United States to Be Observed as a Day of General Humiliation, Fasting and Prayer

February 10, 1798 Letter

A Thanksgiving Sermon Delivered February 5, 1799

July 24, 1799 Letter to the Editor of the Monthly Magazine

A Sermon Delivered, December 29, 1799, Occasioned by the Death of General George Washington

August 11, 1800 Letter to Thomas Jefferson

September 14, 1800 Letter to Thomas Jefferson

Family Religion Recommended

Preface to Mr. Croswell’s Reply

Greetings from the Presbytery of New York to the Dutch Protestant Reformed Church at Saba

Answer to Pilate’s Question, (What Is Truth?)

Salvation for All Men, Put Out of All Dispute

An Essay on Outward Christian Baptism

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