Moral Reform
1834 sermon condemning lewdness and libertinism, urging public denunciation and moral reform to defend marriage, public morals, and society from prostitution’s ruin. Calls for courage and action.
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Archives
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.
Moral Reform
Moral View of Rail Roads
1851 sermon reflecting on the moral and providential significance of railroads and steam power, linking them to civilization, commerce, religion, and peace.
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Sermons on Important Subjects, Vol. 1 (1766)
Collection of Samuel Davies’s sermons with a preface and memoir. Praised for evangelical zeal, eloquence, and his academic leadership as president of the College of New Jersey.
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Sermons on Important Subjects, Vol. 2 (1766)
Samuel Davies’ sermon ‘The Universal Judgment’ urges repentance, presents Christ’s resurrection as assurance of a final judgment, and describes Christ as the appointed Judge.
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Sermons on Important Subjects, Vol. 3 (1766)
Samuel Davies’ sermon ‘The Vessels of Mercy and the Vessels of Wrath’ (Rom. 9) examines God’s sovereign election, human fitness for glory or destruction, and the need for repentance.
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March 2, 1751 Letter (1751)
Magazine republishes ‘Lives of the Apostles and Fathers,’ featuring St. Stephen (Acts 7). Includes Rev. Samuel Davies’ letter on poetry, pride, and Christian temper (Psalm 73; Romans 14).
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Sermons on Important Subjects (Additional Volume)
Collection of Samuel Davies’ sermons addressing signs of the times, divine providence, revival, death, war, and ministerial duty—urging preparedness, piety, and pastoral zeal.
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On the Birth of an Infant (1752)
Argues clergy should learn Latin and Greek to better study Scripture and interpret originals. Includes a devotional poem reflecting on an infant’s immortal soul and destiny.
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Letter dated September 12, 1751 (1751)
Samuel Davies’ 1751 letters urging experimental religion and true regeneration; pastoral exhortations on assurance, death, eternity, and warnings against superficial faith.
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Letter to a Friend in London (1755)
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.
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Old Documents
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.
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January 28, 1757 Letter to John Wesley (1757)
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.
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March 2, 1756 Letter to John Wesley (1756)
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.
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October 18, 1758 Letter (1758)
1833 Presbyterian: critiques theatrical licentiousness and praises spoken prayer. Reviews a mother’s devotional hymns (Zechariah 4) and notes on the Hawaiian alphabet.
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