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James Milligan (1785-1862)

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James Milligan (1785-1862)

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BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH

James Milligan was born near in Dalmellington, Ayrshire, Scotland, August 7, 1785. His parents had been members of the Established Church of Scotland and he joined in 1799. In 1801, he migrated to America where he settled in western Pennsylvania. There, after hearing John Black preach on the principles of the Reformed Presbyterian Church, he joined with the Covenanters, in 1805. Afterward, he commenced a course of studies at Jefferson College, from which he graduated with honor, in 1809. He taught languages at the University of Pennsylvania while attending the Reformed Presbyterian theological school, in Philadelphia. He was licensed to preach by the Northern Presbytery, April 4, 1811. He was ordained to the pastorate of the Coldenham, New York, congregation, June 10, 1812. He continued in this connection until he removed to pastor the Covenanter societies in the vicinity of Ryegate, Vermont, September 26, 1817. He continued in this pastoral relation until he removed to the congregation of New Alexandria, Pennsylvania, November 23, 1839. This pastorate continued until April 16, 1848, when he moved to Bethel congregation, in Sparta, Illinois, where he remained until his retirement, May 24, 1855. He died at the home of one of his sons, Rev. J.S.T. Milligan, in Southfield, Michigan, on January 2, 1862. He published several pamphlets on doctrinal and controversial topics together with an book on the subject of infant baptism. He was noted to be a preacher of great eloquence.

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The Embassy of Reconciliation, with its Occasion and Ministry:
The Embassy of Reconciliation, with its Occasion and Ministry:

1812-Gilbert McMaster.-In this sermon, at the ordination of James Milligan, McMaster sets forth the mission that should characterize the Gospel ministry. He moves from the degradation of sinful man to the glorious nature of the Gospel and covers many precious points of Gospel truth.

A Plea for Infant Baptism.
A Plea for Infant Baptism.

1818-James Milligan.-A Plea for Infant Baptism is a work of value, not only for its defense of sprinkling and infant baptism, but because Milligan addresses many issues of doctrinal and practical importance. He spends time establishing both the authority of the Old Testament in the life of the Christian and setting forth the true nature of the covenant made with Abraham. Apart from the discussion of baptism, his discussion of the morality of the Sabbath is must reading for those who have questions respecting the binding nature of the Fourth commandment.