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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.
A Sermon, Delivered Before the New-York Missionary Society, at Their Annual Meeting, April 6th, 1802
Sermon on Habakkuk 2:3 teaching that God governs history by a fixed plan and appointed times; believers must wait patiently and labor with God for the fulfillment of his promises.
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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.
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A Brief Retrospect of the Eighteenth Century, Vol. 2
Survey of 18th-century philosophy of mind: reviews Locke, Descartes, Malebranche, Berkeley, and Hume; examines empiricism, skepticism, metaphysics, and the appeal to revelation.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Duty of the Church to Take Measures for Providing an Able and Faithful Ministry
Samuel Miller’s 1812 inaugural sermon urges the church to provide an able, faithful ministry, emphasizing piety, talents, learning, and diligence.
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