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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 Sermon, Delivered in the Middle Church, New Haven, Con. Sept. 12, 1822

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1822

Samuel Miller’s 1822 sermon (Isaiah 61:4) urges restoration of spiritual ‘wastes’ by Gospel missions, calling the church to evangelize the nations and revive true Christianity.

January 11, 1822 Letter to James Madison

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1822

A Sermon, Delivered at the Opening of the New Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1823

Samuel Miller’s 1823 opening sermon argues that God’s gracious, spiritual presence—found in believers and gathered worship—makes a house of worship truly holy, not its splendor.

A Sermon, Preached at Newark, October 22, 1823, Before the Synod of New Jersey, for the Benefit of the African School, under the Care of the Synod

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1823

Samuel Miller (1823) preaches from Isaiah 61 urging Christian evangelism, education, and gradual emancipation as remedies to slavery, promoting conciliation between North and South.

Letters on the Eternal Sonship of Christ

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1823

Samuel Miller defends the eternal Sonship of Christ against Professor Stuart, arguing from Scripture, the Early Fathers, and the Nicene tradition.

The Literary Fountains Healed

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1823

Samuel Miller (1823) warns colleges are national ‘fountains’ shaping intellect and morals. He urges casting the ‘salt’ of genuine piety into them to prevent corruption and promote revival.

Thoughts on Lay Preaching

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1823

Introduction to The Christian Advocate (1823): a Presbyterian-led but non-sectarian periodical promoting evangelical truth, sound learning, and support for Christian charities. It calls for quality contributions and wider circulation.

The Utility and Importance of Creeds and Confessions

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1824

Samuel Miller’s 1824 lecture defends written creeds and confessions as necessary to maintain the unity and purity of the visible church. He argues they secure agreed doctrine and exclude heresy.

A Discourse, Delivered in the Chapel of Nassau-Hall, Before the Literary and Philosophical Society of New-Jersey

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1825

Samuel Miller’s 1825 discourse urging New Jersey to form a literary and philosophical society to promote useful knowledge through union, cooperation, and learned exchange.

Letter regarding Christmas

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1825

Open Letter in Reply to Catholicus, on Bible Societies

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1825

Account of Count Struensee’s conversion and missionary appeals for funds. Dr. Samuel Miller defends Bible societies, urging distribution of Scripture while keeping creeds for ordination.

A Letter on Sea Kale (1817)

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1826

Practical 1826 guide to cultivating sea-kale (crambe maritima): sowing, soil, bleaching/covering, forcing, harvesting, seed-saving, and cooking tips.

A Letter to a Gentleman of Baltimore

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1826

Samuel Miller refuses a public reply to Rev. Duncan’s book on Creeds, defending creedal subscription and Scripture as the only infallible rule while critiquing Duncan’s reasoning.

Christian Weapons Not Carnal, But Spiritual

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1826

Argument that Christian warfare uses spiritual, not carnal, weapons (2 Cor. 10:4). Warns against persecution, state-established religion, ceremonial rites, and reliance on worldly learning.

Outline of the Introductory Lecture, Delivered at the Opening of the Present Session

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1826

Diagnoses declining ministerial excellence—mediocre piety, weak classical scholarship, and inadequate professional study—and urges longer, deeper seminary preparation.

The Evidence and Duty of Being on the Lord’s Side

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1826

Sermon on Exodus 32 urging listeners to choose the Lord’s side: embrace biblical truth, love God’s character, repent, and unite with Christ in faith and holy living.

Letter to the Freedom’s Journal

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1827

Letters on Clerical Manners and Habits

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1827

Advice to theology students and ministers on clerical manners and habits—study, pulpit deportment, dress, marriage, finances, and church duties. Emphasizes dignity, affability, and usefulness.

Mole-Hills and Mountains, or, The Difficulties of Calvinism and Arminianism Compared

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1827

Argues that Calvinism better explains election, predestination, and the final perseverance of the saints, defending God’s sovereignty against Arminian objections.

The Importance of the Gospel Ministry. An Introductory Lecture

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1827

Samuel Miller (1827) insists the Gospel ministry is of infinite importance and that ministers’ character determines the church’s life. Faithful preaching is indispensable.

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A Sermon, Delivered in the Middle Church, New Haven, Con. Sept. 12, 1822

January 11, 1822 Letter to James Madison

A Sermon, Delivered at the Opening of the New Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia

A Sermon, Preached at Newark, October 22, 1823, Before the Synod of New Jersey, for the Benefit of the African School, under the Care of the Synod

Letters on the Eternal Sonship of Christ

The Literary Fountains Healed

Thoughts on Lay Preaching

The Utility and Importance of Creeds and Confessions

A Discourse, Delivered in the Chapel of Nassau-Hall, Before the Literary and Philosophical Society of New-Jersey

Letter regarding Christmas

Open Letter in Reply to Catholicus, on Bible Societies

A Letter on Sea Kale (1817)

A Letter to a Gentleman of Baltimore

Christian Weapons Not Carnal, But Spiritual

Outline of the Introductory Lecture, Delivered at the Opening of the Present Session

The Evidence and Duty of Being on the Lord’s Side

Letter to the Freedom’s Journal

Letters on Clerical Manners and Habits

Mole-Hills and Mountains, or, The Difficulties of Calvinism and Arminianism Compared

The Importance of the Gospel Ministry. An Introductory Lecture

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