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Funeral Oration on the Death of General George Washington

Robert Davidson ⬩ 1802

Collection of funeral eulogies, orations, and memorial papers on the life and death of George Washington, celebrating his virtue, patriotism, and trust in Providence.

A New Metrical Version of the Whole Book of Psalms

Robert Davidson ⬩ 1812

Robert Davidson, D.D.

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1858

Biographical sketches of American Presbyterian clergy (late 18th–early 19th c.), focusing on Robert Davidson and James Power—their education, ministries, publications, and public service.

An Excursion to the Mammoth Cave, and the Barrens of Kentucky

Robert B. Davidson ⬩ 1840

A Vindication of Colleges and College Endowments: An Inaugural Address

Robert B. Davidson ⬩ 1841

Inaugural address defending colleges and endowments, urging thorough liberal education, strict discipline, parental cooperation, and public support for Transylvania University.

A Plea for Presbyterianism: Two Discourses, Delivered in the Presbyterian Church, New Brunswick, March 11, 1844

Robert B. Davidson ⬩ 1844

History of the Presbyterian Church in the State of Kentucky: With a Preliminary Sketch of the Church in the Valley of Virginia

Robert B. Davidson ⬩ 1847

Stone’s Life of Milnor

Robert B. Davidson ⬩ 1849

Mornings Among the Jesuits

Robert B. Davidson ⬩ 1850

Egypt and Ninevah

Robert B. Davidson ⬩ 1850

Review arguing Egyptian and Assyrian antiquities support the Books of Moses. Surveys works by Osburn, Hawks, Hengstenberg and debates on Joseph, Hyksos, and Israel's bondage.

The Evils of Disunion: A Discourse Delivered on Thanksgiving Day, December 12, 1850

Robert B. Davidson ⬩ 1850

Notes on the Miracles of Our Lord

Robert B. Davidson ⬩ 1851

A Historical Sketch of the First Presbyterian Church in the City of New-Brunswick

Robert B. Davidson ⬩ 1852

History of the First Presbyterian Church, New Brunswick: Gilbert Tennent’s revival preaching, Whitefield’s visits, conversions, and the Old Side–New Side schism during the Great Awakening.

Mercantile Morals

Robert B. Davidson ⬩ 1853

Letters to a Recent Convert

Robert B. Davidson ⬩ 1853

The Study of History: An Address Delivered at the Anniversary of the Freehold Young Ladies’ Seminary; Freehold, N.J., July 20, 1853

Robert B. Davidson ⬩ 1853

Presbyterianism: Its True Place and Value in History: A Discourse Delivered Before the Presbyterian Historical Society, at the Annual Meeting, May 19th, 1853

Robert B. Davidson ⬩ 1854

Defense of Presbyterianism's historic role and value; praises Calvin and Knox, rebuts caricatures, and affirms the church's suffering, influence, and continuity.

Elijah: A Sacred Drama, and Other Poems

Robert B. Davidson ⬩ 1860

A Nation’s Discipline: Or, Trials not Judgments: A Discourse Delivered on the National Fast Day, September 26, 1861

Robert B. Davidson ⬩ 1861

1861 Fast Day sermon by Rev. Robert Davidson names slavery as the nation's chief sin and cause of the war. He calls for genuine fasting, repentance, and national reform (Isaiah 58).

The Lessons of the Hour: A Discourse Upon the Death of President Lincoln, Delivered in the First Presbyterian Church, Huntington, Long Island, April 19th, 1865

Robert B. Davidson ⬩ 1865

After Lincoln's assassination, a sermon reflecting national mourning and the instability of human plans. Calls for dependence on God and notes slavery's moral role in the nation's trials.

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Funeral Oration on the Death of General George Washington

A New Metrical Version of the Whole Book of Psalms

Robert Davidson, D.D.

An Excursion to the Mammoth Cave, and the Barrens of Kentucky

A Vindication of Colleges and College Endowments: An Inaugural Address

A Plea for Presbyterianism: Two Discourses, Delivered in the Presbyterian Church, New Brunswick, March 11, 1844

History of the Presbyterian Church in the State of Kentucky: With a Preliminary Sketch of the Church in the Valley of Virginia

Stone’s Life of Milnor

Mornings Among the Jesuits

Egypt and Ninevah

The Evils of Disunion: A Discourse Delivered on Thanksgiving Day, December 12, 1850

Notes on the Miracles of Our Lord

A Historical Sketch of the First Presbyterian Church in the City of New-Brunswick

Mercantile Morals

Letters to a Recent Convert

The Study of History: An Address Delivered at the Anniversary of the Freehold Young Ladies’ Seminary; Freehold, N.J., July 20, 1853

Presbyterianism: Its True Place and Value in History: A Discourse Delivered Before the Presbyterian Historical Society, at the Annual Meeting, May 19th, 1853

Elijah: A Sacred Drama, and Other Poems

A Nation’s Discipline: Or, Trials not Judgments: A Discourse Delivered on the National Fast Day, September 26, 1861

The Lessons of the Hour: A Discourse Upon the Death of President Lincoln, Delivered in the First Presbyterian Church, Huntington, Long Island, April 19th, 1865

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