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Seclusaval, or, The Sequel to the Tale of Judith Bensaddi

1839 Southern Literary Messenger issue featuring W. Wallace's poem "Ode to Love" and the opening chapter of the sequel 'Seclusaval'—a tale of lost love, conversion, and a young lawyer in the gold country.

Henry Ruffner ⬩ 1839

Notes of a Tour from Virginia to Tennessee

Southern Literary Messenger (Jan 1839): editor's address and miscellany, plus Rev. H. Ruffner's travel notes from Virginia to Tennessee detailing scenery, geology, and college observations.

Henry Ruffner ⬩ 1839

Cincinnati Address

1838 Southern Literary Messenger essay arguing slavery is ancient, universal, and not forbidden by divine law; advocates gradual Christian abolition and warns against sudden emancipation.

Henry Ruffner ⬩ 1838

Review of The Controversy Between the Methodists and Presbyterians in Central Virginia

Henry Ruffner ⬩ 1829

The House Mountain in Virginia

Southern Literary Messenger pieces: a publisher's notice and obituary for Walter Dunlap. A vivid travel sketch of House Mountain, its sunrise, fog, and valley panoramas.

Henry Ruffner ⬩ 1835

Judith Bensaddi: A Tale

Contains an essay on naval education and reforms at the Naval Academy, alongside the tale "Judith Bensaddi" and a student's journey southward, marked by illness and melancholy.

Henry Ruffner ⬩ 1850

Judith Bensaddi: A Tale

Southern Literary Messenger (July 1839) issue: table of contents with fiction, poetry, essays, a detailed medical case of catalepsy, lectures and editorial reflections.

Henry Ruffner ⬩ 1839

A Discourse upon the Duration of Future Punishment

Sermon arguing reason alone cannot settle whether future punishment is temporary or eternal; Scripture (Matt. 25:46) must decide, and eternal punishment upholds justice and motive to holiness.

Henry Ruffner ⬩ 1823

Decennial Record of the Class of ‘83 of Princeton College, N.J., 1883–1893

Decennial record of Princeton Class of 1883 (1893) compiling biographies, addresses, reunion notices, and alumni updates. Notes Presbyterian ties, politics, and calls for photos and replies.

Edward Huntting Rudd ⬩ 1893

John Rowland

Biographical sketches of early colonial Presbyterian ministers (notably John Rowland), detailing revival labors, New-Side controversies, synodical discipline, and conversion accounts.

Richard Webster ⬩ 1857

Memoir of Rev. John Rowland

Sketch of Rev. John Rowland, a Log College alumnus licensed by the New Brunswick presbytery. Describes his 1738–1740 New Jersey revival ministry, conversions, and presbytery–synod disputes.

Archibald Alexander, D.D., LL.D., Katie Belle Abney ⬩ 1845

Tribute to the Memory of Alexander McLeod, D.D.: A Discourse Delivered … on the Evening of the 10th of March, 1833

Eulogic discourse honoring Rev. Alexander McLeod, recounting his life, ministry in New York, leadership in the Reformed Presbyterian Church, and anti-slavery/colonization efforts.

Stephen N. Rowan, Gorham Dummer Abbott ⬩ 1833

An Address, Delivered July 12, 1826, in the Middle Dutch Church, … on Occasion of the Funeral Obsequies of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson

Funeral address commemorating John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, praising their patriotism, joint authorship of the Declaration, and reflecting on providence, virtue, and national duty.

Stephen N. Rowan ⬩ 1826

A Discourse, Delivered in the Presbyterian Church in Cedar-Street, on Sabbath Morning, February 27th, 1825, on Occasion of the Death of John B. Romeyn, D.D.

Funeral sermon on Isaiah 57:1–2: the righteous die yet are taken from the evils to come. Affirms imputed righteousness, justification by faith, and consolation in death through Christ.

Stephen N. Rowan ⬩ 1825

Review of The Reply to His Sermon of the 9th of August 1818: Including a Summary of the Evidence …, and Their Decision in His Case

Stephen N. Rowan ⬩ 1819

Jacob’s Address to Laban: A Sermon, Preached …, August 9, 1818, on Occasion of Announcing to the Congregation the Resignation of His Call

1818 sermon (Stephen J. Rowan) using Jacob's plea to Laban (Gen 30) to defend a minister's right to adequate support, recount church growth and stewardship.

Stephen N. Rowan ⬩ 1818

The Sin and Danger of Insensibility Under the Calls of God to Repentance: Two Sermons, Delivered in the Reformed Dutch Church, … July 30, 1812 …

1812 sermon urging national repentance: warns of American sin, divine judgment, and God's providence in using national events (e.g., Napoleon) to call people to mourning and reform.

Stephen N. Rowan ⬩ 1812

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Archives

Seclusaval, or, The Sequel to the Tale of Judith Bensaddi

Notes of a Tour from Virginia to Tennessee

Cincinnati Address

Review of The Controversy Between the Methodists and Presbyterians in Central Virginia

The House Mountain in Virginia

Judith Bensaddi: A Tale

Judith Bensaddi: A Tale

A Discourse upon the Duration of Future Punishment

Decennial Record of the Class of ‘83 of Princeton College, N.J., 1883–1893

John Rowland

Memoir of Rev. John Rowland

Tribute to the Memory of Alexander McLeod, D.D.: A Discourse Delivered … on the Evening of the 10th of March, 1833

An Address, Delivered July 12, 1826, in the Middle Dutch Church, … on Occasion of the Funeral Obsequies of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson

A Discourse, Delivered in the Presbyterian Church in Cedar-Street, on Sabbath Morning, February 27th, 1825, on Occasion of the Death of John B. Romeyn, D.D.

Review of The Reply to His Sermon of the 9th of August 1818: Including a Summary of the Evidence …, and Their Decision in His Case

Jacob’s Address to Laban: A Sermon, Preached …, August 9, 1818, on Occasion of Announcing to the Congregation the Resignation of His Call

The Sin and Danger of Insensibility Under the Calls of God to Repentance: Two Sermons, Delivered in the Reformed Dutch Church, … July 30, 1812 …

The Effect of One Sermon: A Seminary Reminiscence

Seeking the Lord

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