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

An 1843 sermon by Samuel Miller defining the warrant, nature, and duties of ruling elders in the Presbyterian Church, arguing their scriptural basis and necessity for church discipline.

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1844

An Address Delivered Before the New Jersey Historical Society

Records of the New Jersey Historical Society (1845–46). Samuel Miller urges forming the society to preserve state and ecclesiastical documents, promote faithful history, and reject fictitious narratives.

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1845

Letters on the Observance of the Monthly Concert in Prayer

Urges observance of the Monthly Concert in Prayer, recounting its history and pleading for united, regular corporate prayer for revival and the spread of the gospel.

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1845

Notes by David Trumbull from Miller’s Church History Lectures

Digitized scan of ‘Notes on Church History’ with severe OCR corruption; most text is illegible and filled with digitization artifacts.

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1842

Recommendation to J.J. Janeway’s the Internal Evidence of the Holy Bible

A 19th-century apologetic arguing for the Bible’s divine authority from internal evidence: unity, miracles, fulfilled prophecy, moral excellence, and the redemptive plan of Scripture.

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1845

Recommendatory Letter to Archibald Bower’s the History of the Popes

Announcement of an affordable American edition of Bower’s History of the Popes (to 1758, with continuation), with numerous Protestant endorsements framing it as a critique of the papacy.

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1845

Remarks on the Monthly Concert of Prayer

Samuel Miller urges observance of the monthly concert in prayer, promoting united, persistent intercession for revival and the spread of the gospel. He traces its Scottish origin.

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1844

An Address, Delivered in the First Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth-Town, N.J., November 24th, 1845

Samuel Miller’s 1846 dedication address honors Rev. James Caldwell, a patriot minister murdered in 1781, celebrating his ministry and arguing Christianity promotes civil and religious liberty.

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1846

A Letter to the Churches, Concerning a Theological School (1810)

Minutes of the General Assembly urging establishment of a centralized theological seminary to train ministers, meet vacant congregations’ needs, and solicit funds.

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1847

Recommendatory Letter to “History of the Ancient Christians Inhabiting the Valleys of the Alps” (1845)

History of the Waldenses, Albigenses, and Vaudois, showing their Calvinist doctrine and Presbyterian polity. Defends them against Romanist and anti-pedobaptist misrepresentations.

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1847

Resolutions on Mr. Albert Barnes, May 30, 1831 (1831)

General Assembly minutes (1821–1835) covering missions, copyright issues, and judicial cases—notably the Rev. Albert Barnes matter. The Assembly ordered presbytery division and handled complaints.

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1847

Foreword to J.M. Olmstead’s Thoughts and Counsels for the Impenitent (1846)

Urgent evangelical exhortation to the unconverted: repent and not trade your immortal soul for worldly gain. Emphasizes Christ’s costly redemption and eternal judgment.

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1848

Letter to Joseph H. Jones re: Ashbel Green

Life of Rev. Ashbel Green: devoted Presbyterian pastor and college president who shaped theological education, preaching, and pastoral care through deep piety and leadership.

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1848

Manual of Presbytery (1842)

Concise manual defending Presbyterianism—its history, doctrine, government, and worship—arguing for presbyterian polity and answering Episcopal and Congregational critiques.

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1848

Remarks on Clericus

Letters: Geneva’s Evangelical Society appeals to American Christians for funds; one piece condemns buying milk on the Sabbath; another argues dancing isn’t per se sinful.

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1848

Thoughts on Public Prayer

Samuel Miller advises young ministers on public prayer—its history, common faults, liturgies, and how to attain excellence—urging pastoral engagement, careful preparation, and reliance on the Spirit.

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1849

The Appropriate Duty and Ornament of the Female Sex (1808)

Sermon defending women’s distinct, God‑ordained sphere—wives, mothers, household duties—exemplified by Dorcas. True ornament is piety and good works, not fashion.

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1852

November 19, 1810 Letter to John Codman (1810)

Memoir argues against ministers exchanging pulpits with heterodox preachers, warning this practice dilutes evangelical doctrine, weakens preaching, and fuels Boston’s apostasy.

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1853

Church Attachment and Sectarianism

Distinguishes faithful attachment to one’s denomination from sinful sectarianism; urges holding fast to doctrinal truth while loving, praying for, and rejoicing in other Christians.

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1854

February 9, 1836 Letter on the Doctrine of the Atonement (1836)

Critique of Arminian inconsistencies arguing Methodist writers often teach Presbyterian doctrines; examines the nature and extent of the atonement.

Samuel Miller ⬩ 1857

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

An Address Delivered Before the New Jersey Historical Society

Letters on the Observance of the Monthly Concert in Prayer

Notes by David Trumbull from Miller’s Church History Lectures

Recommendation to J.J. Janeway’s the Internal Evidence of the Holy Bible

Recommendatory Letter to Archibald Bower’s the History of the Popes

Remarks on the Monthly Concert of Prayer

An Address, Delivered in the First Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth-Town, N.J., November 24th, 1845

A Letter to the Churches, Concerning a Theological School (1810)

Recommendatory Letter to “History of the Ancient Christians Inhabiting the Valleys of the Alps” (1845)

Resolutions on Mr. Albert Barnes, May 30, 1831 (1831)

Foreword to J.M. Olmstead’s Thoughts and Counsels for the Impenitent (1846)

Letter to Joseph H. Jones re: Ashbel Green

Manual of Presbytery (1842)

Remarks on Clericus

Thoughts on Public Prayer

The Appropriate Duty and Ornament of the Female Sex (1808)

November 19, 1810 Letter to John Codman (1810)

Church Attachment and Sectarianism

February 9, 1836 Letter on the Doctrine of the Atonement (1836)

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