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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 Brief Retrospect of the Eighteenth Century, Vol. 1

Samuel Miller’s Brief Retrospect reviews 18th-century revolutions and advances in science, arts, and literature, arguing for harmony between Christianity and genuine philosophy.

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1803

A Brief Retrospect of the Eighteenth Century, Vol. 2

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1803

May 8, 1805 Letter to Thomas Jefferson

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1805

The Guilt, Folly, and Sources of Suicide

Samuel Miller’s 1805 sermons warn young people against suicide, arguing it is a sin against God, nature, and society and tracing its causes and remedies.

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1805

Address of the Presbytery of New York (1805)

1806 magazine urges Presbyterians to fund and train pious young men for the gospel. The Presbytery of New-York outlines presbyterial oversight, education plans, and calls for collections.

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1806

Letters Concerning the Constitution and Order of the Christian Ministry

Samuel Miller defends Presbyterian church order, arguing there is one order of gospel ministers (pastors/elders/bishops) and rejecting diocesan episcopacy and prelatic authority.

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1807

A Sermon, Preached March 13th, 1808, for the Benefit of the Society Instituted in the City of New-York, for the Relief of Poor Widows with Small Children

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1808

January 18, 1808 Letter to Thomas Jefferson

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1808

On Novel Reading (from Samuel Miller’s A Brief Retrospect)

Contains a biographical sketch of Oliver Ellsworth and an essay warning that modern novels corrupt youth and distract from solid learning; urges parental oversight and selective reading.

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1808

Review of July 22, 1807 Funeral Sermon for Alexander MacWhorter by Edward D. Griffin

Reviews and biographical sketches: life and character of John Calvin, a funeral sermon for Rev. Macwhorter, and an essay on George Washington, with sermon critique.

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1808

A Continuation of Letters Concerning the Constitution and Order of the Christian Ministry

Samuel Miller defends Presbyterian church order against Episcopal claims, using Scripture and patristic testimony on ordination, elders, and prelacy. He rebuts Dr. Bowden and Mr. How.

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1809

Review of a Sermon by Timothy Dwight, D.D.

Inaugural 1809 issue of The Panoplist, a missionary magazine promoting evangelical truth and Christian union. Supports missionary societies, reports missions and critiques errors.

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1809

A Discourse Designed to Commemorate the Discovery of New-York by Henry Hudson

Samuel Miller’s 1809 discourse commemorates Henry Hudson’s 1609 discovery of New York, recounting early voyages (Cabot, Verrazzano) and the European colonial context of exploration.

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1810

The Address Introductory at the Ordination Service [for Gardiner Spring], and the Charge to the Minister

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1810

The Divine Appointment, the Duties, and the Qualifications of Ruling Elders

Samuel Miller’s 1809 sermon sets out the divine warrant, duties, and qualifications of ruling elders, arguing from Scripture and church tradition for their role alongside pastors and deacons.

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1811

A Sermon, Delivered at the Request of a Number of Young Gentlemen of New-York, Who Had Assembled to Express Their Condolence with the Inhabitants of Richmond

Samuel Miller’s 1812 sermon (Lamentations 2) affirms God’s providence in the Richmond calamity, urges sympathy for the afflicted, and applies the judgment as a rebuke of theatrical amusements.

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1812

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A Brief Retrospect of the Eighteenth Century, Vol. 1

A Brief Retrospect of the Eighteenth Century, Vol. 2

May 8, 1805 Letter to Thomas Jefferson

The Guilt, Folly, and Sources of Suicide

Address of the Presbytery of New York (1805)

Letters Concerning the Constitution and Order of the Christian Ministry

A Sermon, Preached March 13th, 1808, for the Benefit of the Society Instituted in the City of New-York, for the Relief of Poor Widows with Small Children

January 18, 1808 Letter to Thomas Jefferson

On Novel Reading (from Samuel Miller’s A Brief Retrospect)

Review of July 22, 1807 Funeral Sermon for Alexander MacWhorter by Edward D. Griffin

A Continuation of Letters Concerning the Constitution and Order of the Christian Ministry

Review of a Sermon by Timothy Dwight, D.D.

A Discourse Designed to Commemorate the Discovery of New-York by Henry Hudson

The Address Introductory at the Ordination Service [for Gardiner Spring], and the Charge to the Minister

The Divine Appointment, the Duties, and the Qualifications of Ruling Elders

A Sermon, Delivered at the Request of a Number of Young Gentlemen of New-York, Who Had Assembled to Express Their Condolence with the Inhabitants of Richmond

The Duty of the Church to Take Measures for Providing an Able and Faithful Ministry

A Sermon Occasioned by the Death of Rev. John Rodgers

Memoirs of the Reverend John Rodgers, D.D.

The Medical Works of Edward Miller

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