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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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The Duty, the Benefits, and the Proper Method of Religious Fasting

Samuel Miller teaches that religious fasting is a divinely‑instituted, occasional duty accompanying prayer and humiliation, detailing its duty, benefits, and proper method.

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1831

The Warrant, Nature, and Duties of the Office of the Ruling Elder

Samuel Miller defends the divine warrant, nature, and duties of the ruling elder in the Presbyterian Church. He surveys scripture, history, qualifications, election and discipline.

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1831

Letter IV on Revivals of Religion

Reflection on revivals of religion: genuine work of the Spirit often accompanied and sometimes marred by human enthusiasm, irregular practices, and repeating historical mistakes.

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1832

Review of the Memoir of the Rev. Joseph Stibbs Christmas

Memoir of Rev. Joseph S. Christmas: his piety, pastoral labors and revival successes; excellence in public prayer, study, and ministerial preparation.

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1832

The Importance of a Thorough and Adequate Course of Preparatory Study for the Holy Ministry

Samuel Miller argues ministers need thorough, prolonged preparatory study—robust academic and theological training is essential for effective pastoral ministry and preaching.

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1832

The Importance of Gospel Truth

Argues that gospel truth, wielded by the Holy Spirit, is God’s ordained instrument for sanctification—beginning in regeneration and producing progressive holiness.

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1832

African Mission

1833 Presbyterian editorial defends doctrinal fidelity and church order against compromising moderation. It critiques Miss Crandall’s persecution and praises Presbyterian preaching.

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1833

Ecclesiastical Polity

Samuel Miller argues the church is a governed, spiritual body under Christ, requiring elders, discipline, and creeds/confessions to preserve doctrine and order.

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1833

Introductory Essay to Charles de Viller’s An Essay on the Spirit and Influence of the Reformation

Argues the Reformation restored justification by faith and freed the Bible, transforming politics, knowledge, and church life. Credits Luther with advancing liberty and learning.

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1833

Letters to Presbyterians, on the Present Crisis in the Presbyterian Church in the United States

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1833

November 11, 1833 Letter to the Editor of The Revivalist, Nashville, Tenn.

Advocates religious instruction for working men and apprentices; includes Newton quotes and a snow-storm poem. Examines Synod of Philadelphia’s actions on presbytery and appeals.

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1833

October 14, 1833 Letter

Report on the Western Foreign Missionary Society commissioning missionaries to Liberia and Western Africa, with ordinations, farewell services, and appeals for united prayer, support, and urgent evangelism.

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1833

Recommendation to Robert Burns, Memoirs of Rev. Thomas Halyburton

Preface recommending Rev. Thomas Halyburton’s Memoirs: a candid account of conviction, conversion, sanctification, and assured faith. Useful for ministers and candidates.

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1833

Review of Brittan on Episcopacy

1833 review critiques a defence of Protestant Episcopacy, arguing prelatical government fails to secure unity. Also discusses colonization and race origins with reference to Genesis.

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1833

The Dead Speaking

Memoir and funeral sermon on Rev. Joseph W. Barr, a young missionary to Africa. Uses Abel and Scripture to exhort youth to faith, readiness, and missionary zeal.

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1833

The Utility and Importance of Creeds and Confessions (1824)

Samuel Miller argues that written creeds and confessions are indispensable for the visible church’s unity and purity, providing a clear, public test of doctrine and fellowship.

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1833

Introductory Essay to A History of Popery

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1834

Introductory Essay to John H. Agnew, A Manual on the Christian Sabbath

A study defending the perpetual moral obligation of the Christian Sabbath and explaining the shift from the seventh to the first day. Surveys early church observance, worship, and communion practices.

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1834

Plea for an Enlarged Ministry

Samuel Miller urges the church to raise many more ministers, using training and missions to fill vacant parishes and reach the vast heathen field.

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1834

Remarks from the Rev. Dr. Miller on the Late Rezeau Brown

Review of Guerike’s Manual of Church History and a memoir of Rezeau Brown, a Princeton-educated young minister whose conversion, piety, and early death are recounted.

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1834

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The Duty, the Benefits, and the Proper Method of Religious Fasting

The Warrant, Nature, and Duties of the Office of the Ruling Elder

Letter IV on Revivals of Religion

Review of the Memoir of the Rev. Joseph Stibbs Christmas

The Importance of a Thorough and Adequate Course of Preparatory Study for the Holy Ministry

The Importance of Gospel Truth

African Mission

Ecclesiastical Polity

Introductory Essay to Charles de Viller’s An Essay on the Spirit and Influence of the Reformation

Letters to Presbyterians, on the Present Crisis in the Presbyterian Church in the United States

November 11, 1833 Letter to the Editor of The Revivalist, Nashville, Tenn.

October 14, 1833 Letter

Recommendation to Robert Burns, Memoirs of Rev. Thomas Halyburton

Review of Brittan on Episcopacy

The Dead Speaking

The Utility and Importance of Creeds and Confessions (1824)

Introductory Essay to A History of Popery

Introductory Essay to John H. Agnew, A Manual on the Christian Sabbath

Plea for an Enlarged Ministry

Remarks from the Rev. Dr. Miller on the Late Rezeau Brown

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