Miller, Samuel. Letters on the Observance of the Monthly Concert in Prayer: addressed to the Members of the Presbyterian Church in the United States. Philadelphia: Presbyterian Board of Publication, (1845). [11433]
Black blind stamped cloth, spine in gilt, lacks the top third of the backstrip, call numbers base of backstrip, 6 x 4 inches. Ex historical society library with ink name stamp and "withdrawn" on the front paste-down, incidental markings elsewhere, never had a card pocket. 104 pages, light foxing, tight. Good. Hardcover.
Practical instructions on why and how to conduct monthly prayer meetings for missions by the pious and influential Princeton professor.
Samuel Miller, D.D., LL. D. (1769-1850), b. at Dover, Delaware. Educated at the University of Pennsylvania, he graduated at the top of his class in 1789, and continued his studies at Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pa. He was a leading light of the Presbyterians in America, and was instrumental in the establishment of Princeton Seminary. He was appointed Professor of Ecclesiastical History and Church Government, which chair he held for 36 years. Dr. Miller was an accomplished theologian, teacher, author, and historian.
