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Letter VI - Psalmody - Divine Authority for the Exclusive Use of David’s Psalms in the Worship of God Under the New Testament Dispensation

Argues that the New Testament Church must use exclusively David's Psalms in worship, rejecting human-composed hymns and insisting no divine authorization changed the Old Covenant practice.

William Ramsey Hemphill ⬩ 1845

A Learned Ministry

An ordination sermon urging a learned ministry: ministers must 'keep knowledge' to teach, defend truth, and instruct the ignorant. Appeals to Malachi and the Great Commission.

William Ramsey Hemphill ⬩ 1850

Narrative of Stephen Hempstead Concerning the Battle of Groton Heights

Firsthand narrative (Stephen Hempstead) of the Sept 6, 1781 storming of Fort Griswold and the Groton Heights massacre by British troops under Benedict Arnold.

Stephen Hempstead ⬩ 1882

Rev. Isaac J. Henderson, D.D.

Necrological report (Princeton Theological Seminary, 1876) compiling obituaries and life sketches of Presbyterian ministers, detailing ministries, missions, deaths and legacies.

1876

A Series of Sermons on Practical and Familiar Subjects, Vol. 1

Preface and index to Robert Henderson’s volume of plain, practical gospel sermons focused on personal piety, evangelical appeal, and clear preaching.

Robert Henderson ⬩ 1823

A Series of Sermons on Practical and Familiar Subjects, Vol. 2

Sermon on the Christian hope (Hebrews 6:18-20): hope as the soul's sure and steadfast anchor, its nature and properties, and its comfort amid affliction, urging faith and perseverance.

Robert Henderson ⬩ 1823

Robert Henderson, D.D.

Biographical notice of Rev. Robert Henderson, D.D., an early American Presbyterian minister noted for earnest, sometimes eccentric, powerful preaching and devoted frontier ministry in Tennessee.

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1858

Union and Slavery: A Thanksgiving Sermon, Delivered in the Presbyterian Church, Clarksville, Tennessee, November 28th, 1850

Thanksgiving sermon asserting God's sovereign reign and providence in preserving the U.S. Union. Urges obedience to civil authority and defends the Fugitive Slave Law.

John Thilman Hendrick ⬩ 1851

Address in Memory of the Life and Service of the Rev. William Pratt Breed

Eulogies honoring Rev. William P. Breed, recounting his scholarship, pastoral fidelity, sympathy, and wide influence; reflections on his death and the Christian hope of consolation.

James Addison Henry ⬩ 1890

Memorial Day Prayer

Program and prayers from a Memorial Day (May 30, 1898) union service in Philadelphia, interceding for the nation, rulers, the army and navy, veterans, and for Christian unity and victory in war.

James Addison Henry ⬩ 1898

J. Addison Henry

1899 compendium profiling American universities—their history, influence, and notable alumni. Contains biographical sketches of graduates, many clergy and educators.

1899

On the Influence of a Spiral Conductor in Increasing the Intensity of Electricity from a Galvanic Arrangement of a Single Pair

Prof. Henry reports experiments showing coiled (spiral) conductors amplify sparks and shocks from a single-pair galvanic battery; effect varies with coil length, diameter, and coiling.

Joseph Henry ⬩ 1837

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Letter VI - Psalmody - Divine Authority for the Exclusive Use of David’s Psalms in the Worship of God Under the New Testament Dispensation

A Learned Ministry

Narrative of Stephen Hempstead Concerning the Battle of Groton Heights

Rev. Isaac J. Henderson, D.D.

A Series of Sermons on Practical and Familiar Subjects, Vol. 1

A Series of Sermons on Practical and Familiar Subjects, Vol. 2

Robert Henderson, D.D.

Union and Slavery: A Thanksgiving Sermon, Delivered in the Presbyterian Church, Clarksville, Tennessee, November 28th, 1850

Address in Memory of the Life and Service of the Rev. William Pratt Breed

Memorial Day Prayer

J. Addison Henry

On the Influence of a Spiral Conductor in Increasing the Intensity of Electricity from a Galvanic Arrangement of a Single Pair

Contributions to Electricity and Magnetism

An Account of the Smithsonian Institution

Thoughts on Education

Eulogy on Prof. Alexander Dallas Bache

A Summary of Researches in Sound

Memorial of Joseph Henry

Scientific Writings of Joseph Henry, Vol. 1

Scientific Writings of Joseph Henry, Vol. 2

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