John McMillan, D.D.
Biographical sketch of Rev. John McMillan (1752–1833), detailing his frontier Presbyterian ministry in Western Pennsylvania, church planting, and several revival seasons.
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John McMillan, D.D.
The Imputation of Adam’s Sin and the Penalty, Proved, and Vindicated
Argues Adam’s sin is imputed to all, bringing spiritual and eternal death; defends the justice of God in punishing Adam’s descendants and the necessity of Christ’s imputed righteousness.
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The Sinner’s Inability Inexcusable, Yet Divine Influence Necessary
A Presbyterian sermon arguing that unregenerate sinners, owing to total depravity, cannot come to Christ by their own powers. Divine drawing, election, and effectual calling are therefore necessary and just.
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The Moral Law Established by Faith in the Gospel
Sermon asserting that justification by faith upholds, not nullifies, the moral law. The law remains perpetual, grounded in God's nature and the duty to love God and neighbor.
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March 26, 1832 Letter to James Carnahan
1833 Presbyterian periodical: critiques Roman Catholic nomenclature, reviews recent religious works, and reports a moving exhibition of blind pupils showcasing tactile education, music, hymns, and arithmetic.
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Autobiography
History of Jefferson College/Canonsburg Academy with Dr. McMillan's manuscript and biographical sketches of early Presbyterian ministers. Covers frontier ministry, revivals, and classical education.
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A Brief Account of the Revivals of Religion Which Have Taken Place in the Congregation of Chartiers, in Washington County, Pennsylvania
Early-1800s magazine review: reflections on mortality and detailed accounts of successive revivals in Chartiers, Pennsylvania (1785–1799), noting conversions, bodily exercises, and some apostasy.
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A Sketch of Rev. Samuel McMaster: 1744–1811
Sketch of Rev. Samuel McMaster (1744–1811), Scottish‑born Presbyterian pastor in Maryland during the Revolutionary era—educator, long‑served minister, writer and executor of Anne Holden.
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Gilbert McMaster, M.D., D.D.
Excerpt from an 1888 history of the Reformed Presbyterian Church in America with ministerial sketches. This passage profiles Rev. Gilbert McMaster—his life, ministry and writings.
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The Upright Man in Life and at Death: A Discourse Delivered, Sabbath Evening, November 7, 1852, on the Occasion of the Decease of the Rev. Samuel Brown Wylie
Funeral sermon (Isaiah 57:2) on the 'upright man': Christian perfection as progressive holiness, the righteous' moral influence on church and state, and death as peaceful rest.
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Thoughts on the Union of the Church
Calls for organic union of the visible Church, addressing divisions among American Presbyterian branches. Urges unity in testimony, order, and ministry to strengthen the Church's witness.
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The Obligations of the American Scholar to His Country and to the World
An 1841 address urging American students to cultivate wide intellectual and moral improvement—advancing literature, sciences, and faith—so the Republic may fulfill its high responsibilities.
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Review of Hodge on the Epistle to the Romans
Review and exegesis of Romans (esp. 9:2–3) and Charles Hodge's commentary. Discusses Paul’s sorrow for Israel, justification, sanctification, divine sovereignty, and Christ’s deity.
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The Moral Character of Civil Government, Considered with Reference to the Political Institutions of the United States
Defends civil government as God's ordinance grounded in natural moral law; distinguishes state from church, and upholds voluntary civic membership and constitutional moral authority.
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Review of Hints on the Church’s Psalmody
Review of an early 19th‑century American controversy over church psalmody—arguing whether worship should use only the inspired Psalms or admit modern hymns (Watts, Wesley).
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An Apology for the Book of Psalms
Defense of retaining the inspired Book of Psalms in public worship. Argues its divine authority, historical usage, and urges Christian unity while answering common objections.
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An Apology for the Book of Psalms
A defense of using the inspired Psalms in public worship to promote church union and protect weak consciences. Warns that human-composed hymns may create division.
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The Embassy of Reconciliation, With Its Occasion and Ministry: A Sermon, Preached at the Ordination of the Rev. James Milligan, in the Church of Coldenham
Sermon declaring fallen man is in enmity with God. Ministers are Christ's ambassadors, urging sinners to accept the Gospel and be reconciled through Christ.
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