Samuel Miller, D.D.
Biography of Samuel Miller (1769–1850), American Presbyterian minister, Princeton professor, and author. Noted for polished preaching, seminary leadership, and Old School stance.
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Samuel Miller, D.D.
Samuel Miller
Biographical sketches of Dr. Matthews and Dr. Samuel Miller, emphasizing their ministerial character, scholarship, founding role at Princeton Theological Seminary, and pastoral self-control.
Celebration of the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Appointment of Professor William Henry Green as an Instructor in Princeton Theological Seminary
Proceedings of the 1896 semicentennial celebrating Professor William H. Green at Princeton Theological Seminary, summarizing his life, Old Testament scholarship, and bibliography.
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Our Obligations
Fragmented periodical OCR containing church editorials on conversion and discipline, discussions of education and race/slavery obligations and citizenship, plus medical adverts.
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Africa, By Way of the South
Essays urging full acceptance of God's covenant; calling the American church to civilize and evangelize Africa via educated freedmen; plus a poetic plea for missions in Syria.
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The World’s Debt to Africa
Two late-19th-century essays: one argues nations owe a vast debt to Africa and freedmen, urging reparative aid and Christian mission; the other explains Reformed Presbyterian political dissent from voting.
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Education for the Freedmen
An installation address urging congregational duty and reverence toward their pastor. Essays advocate Christian education for freedmen and national recognition of Christ's authority.
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February 11, 1888 Mission Report from Selma
Argues Apostolic Benediction (Numbers 6:22–27) warrants ministers pronouncing a closing blessing; also touches church-state judgment and reports from Selma mission and Kansas Presbytery.
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Romanism and the Negro
An 1888 polemic warning that Roman Catholic missions and schools are targeting Southern freedmen to win votes and influence; urges Protestants to counteract Catholic advances.
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March 8, 1888 Mission Report from Selma
Discusses proposed union of Reformed and United Presbyterians, divided over voting and civic duty. Mission report laments Southern Black illiteracy, poor rural schools and corrupt superintendents.
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May 23, 1888 Mission Report from Selma
Minutes of the 1888 Synod of the Reformed Presbyterian Church recording sessions and officers' reports. Includes pastoral and mission updates, Sabbath School work, and appeals for prayer and laborers.
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Qualifications of the Missionary
1889 Reformed Presbyterian editorial marking the magazine's 27th year, defending the church's testimony, condemning ardent spirits, and urging faith, courage, and sacrificial missionaries.
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Our Duty to the Freedmen
Argues from John 17:21 for church union and critiques proposed bases of union. Urges Protestant churches to pursue domestic missions to freedmen and resist Roman Catholic advances.
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Report on the Mission Work at Beaufort, South Carolina
1892 report urging a consolidated missionary magazine; appeals for scholarships and seminary endowment; outlines Beaufort, SC work—school for Black children, industrial training, and church building.
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Memorial Addresses on the Character and Public Services of the Rev. Samuel Ware Fisher, D.D., LL.D.
Memorial addresses commemorating Dr. Samuel W. Fisher, outlining his life, ministry, pastoral service, and influence in church and education. Delivered 1874.
A Letter from the General Assembly to the Churches Under Their Care, on the Subject of the Monthly Concert
1830 General Assembly letter urging faithful observance of the Monthly Concert — a call to united, earnest prayer for revival and God's blessing on the church's work.
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Character of the Present Age
Claims the present age is chiefly intellectual—born of the Reformation, printing and sciences—and argues this intellectual spirit reshapes customs, government and the church.
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Mental Science
Lecture on the ninth commandment and the nature of truth, asserting truth's divine obligation and arguing the importance of mental science for Christian character and ministry.
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What Constitues a Call to the Gospel Ministry?
Review of Dr. Matthews' letters on discerning a divine call to the gospel ministry; affirms God's sovereign call and lists key ministerial qualifications.
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The Inability of Sinners Considered
1831 lecture asserting sinners cannot come to Christ except by the Father's drawing through the Holy Spirit. 'Coming' is a spiritual process of apprehension, faith, love, and repentance.
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