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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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Letter dated September 12, 1751 (1751)

Samuel Davies ⬩ 1819

Samuel Davies’ 1751 letters urging experimental religion and true regeneration; pastoral exhortations on assurance, death, eternity, and warnings against superficial faith.

Letter to a Friend in London (1755)

Samuel Davies ⬩ 1819

Samuel Davies reports evangelical ministry among Virginia’s enslaved: many baptized, eager for instruction and psalmody, and he appeals to British supporters for Bibles and Watts’ Psalms.

Old Documents

Samuel Davies ⬩ 1821

Discusses the nature of Christ’s redemption—biblical meanings of “redeem”—and includes historical documents on evangelical efforts to convert and educate enslaved Africans in colonial America.

January 28, 1757 Letter to John Wesley (1757)

Samuel Davies ⬩ 1827

Extracts from John Wesley’s 1757 journal recount revival labors: long services, missionary news from Samuel Davies baptizing ~150 adult enslaved converts, and reflections on astronomy.

March 2, 1756 Letter to John Wesley (1756)

Samuel Davies ⬩ 1827

John Wesley’s journal (1755–1758) recounts a quarry accident and a Virginia minister’s letter about distributing Psalms to enslaved people, their instruction, baptisms, and schools.

Memoir of the Rev. Samuel Davies

Samuel Davies ⬩ 1832

Memoir of Rev. Samuel Davies, 18th-century Presbyterian minister and College of New Jersey president, recounting his piety, ministry in Virginia, revival work, and defense of religious liberty.

October 18, 1758 Letter (1758)

Samuel Davies ⬩ 1833

1833 Presbyterian: critiques theatrical licentiousness and praises spoken prayer. Reviews a mother’s devotional hymns (Zechariah 4) and notes on the Hawaiian alphabet.

Memoir of President Davies

Samuel Davies ⬩ 1837

Memoir of Samuel Davies (b.1724) recounting his pious upbringing, education under Samuel Blair, early ministry in Delaware and Virginia, advocacy for dissenters’ rights, and preaching labors.

Remarks on the Philosophical Works of Lord Bolingbroke (1757)

Samuel Davies ⬩ 1837

Sermons on Important Subjects, Vol. 1 (1766)

Samuel Davies ⬩ 1841

Collection of Rev. Samuel Davies’s sermons (stereotype ed.) with an introductory life-and-times essay by Albert Barnes. Evangelical, doctrinal and pastoral preaching for ministers and laity.

Sermons on Important Subjects, Vol. 2 (1766)

Samuel Davies ⬩ 1841

Samuel Davies proclaims the gospel reveals life and immortality, overthrowing death. He affirms bodily resurrection and the soul’s eternal existence in a funeral sermon.

Sermons on Important Subjects, Vol. 3 (1766)

Samuel Davies ⬩ 1841

Samuel Davies, Sermons Vol. III. A New-Year’s sermon urging Christians to awake from spiritual sleep, practice self-examination, and prepare as salvation draws near.

July 14, 1756 Letter to John Gillies (1756)

Samuel Davies ⬩ 1845

18th-century collection of revival accounts in Britain and colonial America—awakenings, sacramental seasons, Methodist field preaching, and conversions including enslaved people.

Three Letters from Samuel Davies to Mr. P.V.B. Livingston (1759–1760)

Samuel Davies ⬩ 1845

Proceedings of the New Jersey Historical Society (1845–46). Includes meeting minutes, addresses, colonial journals and letters (Samuel Davies, Capt. John Schuyler).

Davies’ Sermons

Samuel Davies ⬩ 1846

Assesses Popery’s weakened yet tenacious power, then profiles Samuel Davies, his conversion, itinerant ministry, success in Virginia, presidency of New-Jersey College, and early death.

January 10, 1752 Letter to the Bishop of London (1752)

Samuel Davies ⬩ 1850

Rev. Davies’ 1750 letter to the Bishop of London defending Virginia Presbyterian dissenters, explaining itinerant ministry amid scarce pastors and pleading for lawful toleration.

Samuel Davies

Samuel Davies ⬩ 1851

Defines revivals as increased piety among believers and conversions among the ungodly, urging spiritual renewal in churches. Includes missionary conversion accounts and a biography of Samuel Davies.

Substance of Sermons

Samuel Davies ⬩ 1851

Collection of Samuel Davies’s sermons (1761) addressing the authority of Christianity, salvation, repentance, regeneration, resurrection, judgment, and practical holiness.

September 29, 1753 Letter to Joseph Bellamy (1753)

Samuel Davies ⬩ 1853

1853 proceedings of the New Jersey Historical Society: minutes and correspondence, with Bellamy manuscripts and 1753 letters concerning the College of New Jersey and a minister’s voyage.

July 4, 1751 Letter to Joseph Bellamy (1751)

Samuel Davies ⬩ 1854

Critiques the English rendering of 1 Cor. 10:13 via its Greek, publishes Samuel Davies’ letters recruiting Jonathan Edwards to Virginia, and reviews Archibald Alexander’s biography.

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Archives

Letter dated September 12, 1751 (1751)

Letter to a Friend in London (1755)

Old Documents

January 28, 1757 Letter to John Wesley (1757)

March 2, 1756 Letter to John Wesley (1756)

Memoir of the Rev. Samuel Davies

October 18, 1758 Letter (1758)

Memoir of President Davies

Remarks on the Philosophical Works of Lord Bolingbroke (1757)

Sermons on Important Subjects, Vol. 1 (1766)

Sermons on Important Subjects, Vol. 2 (1766)

Sermons on Important Subjects, Vol. 3 (1766)

July 14, 1756 Letter to John Gillies (1756)

Three Letters from Samuel Davies to Mr. P.V.B. Livingston (1759–1760)

Davies’ Sermons

January 10, 1752 Letter to the Bishop of London (1752)

Samuel Davies

Substance of Sermons

September 29, 1753 Letter to Joseph Bellamy (1753)

July 4, 1751 Letter to Joseph Bellamy (1751)

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