Witherspoon, John 1723-1794
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John Witherspoon (February 15, 1723 – November 15, 1794) was a signatory of the United States Declaration of Independence as a representative of New Jersey. He was both the only active clergyman and college president to sign the Declaration.

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The faithful servant rewarded : a sermon delivered at Princeton, before the Board of Trustees of the College of New-Jersey : occasioned by the death of the Rev. John Witherspoon .. - 1795 Rodgers, John, 1727-1811
SCC #8542, No.7 from library of Samuel Miller

Annals of the American Pulpit, Volume 3 - 1860 (page 288)

John Witherspoon 1856 Biography by Rev. Charles A. Goodrich: at ColonialHall.com

John Witherspoon ([c1906]) - Woods, David Walker, Jr.

John Witherspoon Biographical Sketch: at Princeton University Web Site

Princeton (1914) by Varnum Lansing Collings: See chapter 3 and various places through the book.

Memorial book of the sesquicentennial celebration of the founding of the College of New Jersey and of the ceremonies inaugurating Princeton University 1898 - Harper, George McLean, 1863-1947

Biographical Sketches of Distinguished Jerseymen 1845 - Arnold, Samuel George, 1806-1891, ed
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In John Trumbull's famous painting, Witherspoon is the second seated figure from the (viewer's) right among those shown in the background facing the large table.



During his two pastorates he wrote three well-known works on theology, notably the satire "Ecclesiastical Characteristics" (1753) opposing the philosophical influence of Francis Hutcheson. He was awarded a Doctorate of Divinity from the University of St Andrews, Fife.

The works of the Rev. John Witherspoon, D.D., L.L.D., late president of the College at Princeton, New-Jersey : to which is prefixed an account of the author's life, in a sermon occasioned by his death, by the Rev. Dr. John Rodgers, of New-York (Volume 1) 1802 - Witherspoon, John, 1723-1794
A Funeral Discourse by the Rev. Dr. John Rodgers, of New-York (page 13)
An Essay on Justification to which is prefixed a letter to the Rev. James Heresy (page 41)
Treatise on Regeneration (page 93)
Sermon 1: All Mankind by Nature under Sin - Romans 3:23 (page 267)
Sermon 2: The Sinner without excuse before God - Psalm 130:3 (page 285)
Sermon 3. Hope of forgiveness with God - Psalm 130:4 (page 299)
Sermon 4: The Nature of Faith - 1 John 3:23 (page 315)
Sermon 5: Christ's death a proper atonement for Sin - 1 John 2:2 (page 331)
Sermon 6: The love of Christ in Redemption - Revelation 1:5 (page 349)
Sermon 7: Redemption the subject of admiration to the angels - 1 Peter 1:12 (page 371)
Sermon 8: Glorying in the Cross - Galatians 6:14 (page 387)
Sermon 9: The world crucified by the cross of Christ - Galatians 6:14 (page 407)
Sermon 10: The world crucified by the cross of Christ - Galatians 6:14 (page 425)
Sermon 11: Fervency and importunity in Prayer - Genesis 32:26 (page 447)
Sermon 12: Fervency and importunity in Prayer - Genesis 32:26 (page 465)
Sermon 13: Obedience and sacrifice compared - 1 Samuel 15:22 (page 481)
Sermon 14: The security of those who trust in God - Proverbs 18:10 (page 503)
Sermon 15: The nature and extent of visible religion - Matthew 5:16 (page 529)
Sermon 16: The happiness of the Saints in Heaven - Revelation 7:15 (page 551)
The works of the Rev. John Witherspoon, D.D., L.L.D., late president of the College at Princeton, New-Jersey : to which is prefixed an account of the author's life, in a sermon occasioned by his death, by the Rev. Dr. John Rodgers, of New-York (Volume 2) 1802 - Witherspoon, John, 1723-1794
Sermon 17. The object of a Christian's desire in Religious Worship - Exodus 33:18 (page 9)
Sermon 18. The Glory of Christ in his Humiliation - Isaiah 63:1 second clause (page 23)
Sermon 19. The Deceitfulness of Sin - Hebrews 3:13 (page 43)
Sermon 20. The Believer going to God as his Exceeding Joy - Psalm 43:4 (page 87)
Sermon 21. The Christian's disposition under a sense of mercies received - Psalm 116:7 (page 107)
Sermon 22. A view of the Glory of God humbling to the Soul - Job 42:5, 6 (page 133)
Sermon 23. Man in his Natural State - Revelation 3:17 (page 157)
Sermon 24. An Inducement to come to Christ - Revelation 3:17 (page 167)
Sermon 25. Trust in God - Isaiah 50:10 (page 177)
Sermon 26. Trust in God - Isaiah 50:10 (page 187)
Sermon 27. On the Purity of the Heart - Proverbs 30:7-9 (page 203)
Sermon 28. Seeking a Competency in the wisdom of Providence - Proverbs 30:8 (page 219)
Sermon 29. The Danger of Prosperity - Proverbs 30:9 (page 229)
Sermon 30. The Danger of Adversity - Proverbs 30:9 (page 239)
Sermon 31. On the Religious Education of Children - Mark 10:13-16 (page 249)
Sermon 32. Devotedness to God - Psalm 116:16 (page 265)
Sermon 33. The Righteous scarcely Saved, and the Wicked certainly Destroyed - 1 Peter 4:18 (page 275)
Sermon 34. The Yoke of Christ - Matthew 11:30 (page 289)
Sermon 35. The Glory of the Redeemer in the Perpetuity of his Work - Psalm 72:17 (page 303)
Sermon 36. The Petitions of the Insincere unavailing - Psalm 66:18 (page 321)
Sermon 37. The absolute necessity of Salvation through Christ - Acts 4:12 (page 339)
An Inquiry into the Scripture meaning of Charity (page 369)
Sermon 38. The Trial of Religious Truth by its Moral Influence - Matthew 7:20 (page 385)
Sermon 39. The Charge of Sedition and Faction against good Men, especially faithful Ministers, considered and accounted for - Acts 17:6 last clause (page 415)
Sermon 40. Prayer for National Prosperity and for the Revival of Religion inseparably connected - Isaiah 51:9 (page 453)
Sermon 41. Seasonable Advice to Young Persons - Psalm 1:1 (page 479 and 485)
Sermon 42. Ministerial Fidelity in declaring the whole Counsel of God - Acts 20:26, 27 (page 509)
Sermon 43. Ministerial character and duty - 2 Corinthians 4:13 (page 555)
Sermon 44. The Sucess of the Gospel entirely of God - 1 Corinthians 3:5-7 (page 569)
The works of the Rev. John Witherspoon, D.D., L.L.D., late president of the College at Princeton, New-Jersey : to which is prefixed an account of the author's life, in a sermon occasioned by his death, by the Rev. Dr. John Rodgers, of New-York (Volume 3) 1802 - Witherspoon, John, 1723-1794
A Pastoral Letter from the Synod of New-York and Philadelphia (page 9)
Sermon 44. The Dominion of Providence over the Passions of Men - Psalm 76:10 (page 17)
Address to the Natives of Scotland residing in America (page 47)
Sermon 45. Delivered at a public Thanksgiving after Peace (page 61)
Sermon 46. Christian Magnanimity - 1 Thessalonians 2:12 (page 87)
An address to the Students of the Senior Class (page 101)
A Serious Inquiry into the Nature and Effects of the Stage (page 121)
A Letter respecting Play Actors (page 191)
Ecclesiastical Characteristics (page 199 and 209)
A Serious Apology for the Ecclesiastical Charateristics (page 269)
The History of a corporation of Servants (page 311 and 313)
Lectures on Moral Philosophy (page 365 and 367)
Lectures on Eloquence (page 473 and 475)
The works of the Rev. John Witherspoon, D.D., L.L.D., late president of the College at Princeton, New-Jersey : to which is prefixed an account of the author's life, in a sermon occasioned by his death, by the Rev. Dr. John Rodgers, of New-York (Volume 4) 1802 - Witherspoon, John, 1723-1794
Introductory Lecture on Divinity (page 9)
Letters on Education (page 125)
Letters on Marriage (page 161)
Address to the inhabitants of Jamaica , and other West-India Islands, in behalf of the College of New-Jersey (page 185)
An Essay on Money, as a medium of commerce; with remarks on the advantages and disadvantages of paper admitted into general circulation (page 205)
Speech in the Synod of Glasgow, when I was accused of being the author of the Ecclesiastical Characteristics (page 245)
An Humble Supplication to such of the Nobility and Gentry of Scotland as are Elders of the Church, and members of the General Assembly (page 267)
Speech in the General Assembly, on the Transportation of Dr. C----------- (page 275)
Letter sent fo Scotland for the Scots Magazine (page 281)
Ignorance of the British with respect to America (page 289)
Reflections on the present State of Public Affairs, and on the Duty and Interest of America in this important crisis (page 293)
Thoughts on American Liberty (page 297)
On the Controversy about Independence (page 301)
On conducting the American Controversy (page 305)
Aristides (page 309)
Part of a Speech in Congress, on the Conference proposed by Lord Howe (page 317)
Speech in Congress, on the Convention with General Burgoyne (page 325)
Speech in Congress, on a motion for paying the Interest of Loan-office Certificates (page 333)
Part of a Speech in Congress, on the Finances (page 339)
Part of a Speech in Congress, upon the confederation (page 347)
Speech in Congress, on the appointment of Plenipotentiaries (page 353)
On the propsed Market in General Washington's Camp (page 359)
Address to General Washington (page 363)
Memorial and Manifesto of the United States of North-America (page 365)
On the Contest between Great-Britain and America (page 375)
On the Affairs of the United States (page 379)
Observations on the Improvement of America (page 385)
Supplication of J. R************ (page 387)
Recantation of Benjamin Towne (page 397)
A Description of the State of New-Jersey (page 403)
A few Reflections on the Federal City (page 413)
On the Georgia Constitution (page 421)
The Druid, originally published in numbers periodically (page 425)

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The works of John Witherspoon : containing essays, sermons, &c., on important subjects ... together with his lectures on moral philosophy eloquence and divinity, his speeches in the American Congress, and many other valuable pieces, never before published in this country (Volume 1) 1815 - Witherspoon, John, 1723-1794
Life of the Author (page 9)
An Essay on Justification, to which is prefixed, a Letter to the Rev. James Hervey (page 35)
Treatise on Regeneration:
--Introduction (page 107)
--Chapter 1 (page 115): Some general observations on the metaphor used by the apostle John, Except a man be born again; and the same or similar expressions to be found in other parts of the word of God
--Chapter 2 (page 173): In which is shewn wherein this change doth properly and directly consist, and what are its principal evidences and fruits
--Chapter 3 (page 231): Of the steps by which this change is accomplished
--Cohclusion (page 310)
The works of John Witherspoon : containing essays, sermons, &c., on important subjects ... together with his lectures on moral philosophy eloquence and divinity, his speeches in the American Congress, and many other valuable pieces, never before published in this country (Volume 2) 1815 - Witherspoon, John, 1723-1794
Sermon 1: All mankind by nature undere sin - romans 3:23 (page 9)
Sermon 2: The sinner without excuse before God - Psalm 130:3 (page 33)
Sermon 3: Hope of forgiveness with God - Psalm 130:4 (page 50)
Sermon 4: The nature of faith - 1 John 3:23 (page 70)
Sermon 5: Christ's death a proper atonement for sin - 1 John 2:2 (page 92)
Sermon 6: The love of Christ in redemption - Revelation 1:5 (page 116)
Sermon 7: Redemption the subject of admiration to the angels - 1 Peter 1:12, last clause (page 145)
Sermon 8: Glorying in the cross - Galatians 6:24 (page 167)
Sermon 9: The world crucified by the cross of Christ - Galatians 6:14, last clause (page 193)
Sermon 10: The world crucified by the cross of Christ - Galatians 6:14, last clause (apge 217)
Sermon 11: Fervency and importunity in prayer - Genesis 32:26 (page 247)
Sermon 12: Fervency and importunity in Prayer - Genesis 32:26 (page 272)
Sermon 13: Obedience and sacrifice compared - 1 Samuel 15:22 (page 293)
Sermon 14: The nature and extent of visible religion - Matthew 5:16 (page 323)
The works of John Witherspoon : containing essays, sermons, &c., on important subjects ... together with his lectures on moral philosophy eloquence and divinity, his speeches in the American Congress, and many other valuable pieces, never before published in this country (Volume 3) 1815 - Witherspoon, John, 1723-1794 (substitute the 1804 edition below)
The works of John Witherspoon, D.D.: containing essays, sermons, &c. on , Volume 3...‎ John Witherspoon - 1804
Sermon 1: The security of those who trust in God - Proverbs 18:10 (page 9)
Sermon 2: The object of a Christian's desire in religious worship - Exodus 33:18 (page 43)
Sermon 3: The glory of Christ in his humiliation - Isaiah 43:18 (page 61)
Sermon 4: The deceitfulness of sin - Hebrews 3:13 (page 88)
Sermon 5: The believer going to God as his exceeding joy - Psalm 43:4 (page 145)
Sermon 6: The Christian's disposition under a sense of mercies received - Psalm 116:7 (page 169)
Sermon 7: A view of the glory of God humbling to the soul - Job 42:5-6 (page 201)
Sermon 8: Of the happiness of the saints in heaven - Revelation 7:15 (page 232)
Sermon 9: Ministerial fidelity in declaring the whole counsel of God - Acts 20:26-27 (page 258)
The works of John Witherspoon : containing essays, sermons, &c., on important subjects ... together with his lectures on moral philosophy eloquence and divinity, his speeches in the American Congress, and many other valuable pieces, never before published in this country (Volume 4) 1815 - Witherspoon, John, 1723-1794
Sermon 1: Man in his natural state - Revelation 3:17 (page 9)
Sermon 2: An inducement to come to Christ - Revelation 3:17 (page 23)
Sermon 3: Trust in God - Isaiah 50:10 (page 35)
Sermon 4: Trust in God - Isaiah 50:10 (page 49)
Sermon 5: On the purity of the heart - Proverbs 30:7-9 (page 69)
Sermon 6: Seeking a competency in the wisdom of Providence - Proverbs 30:8 (page 89)
Sermon 7: The danger of prosperity - Proverbs 30:9 (page 101)
Sermon 8: The danger of adversity - Proverbs 30:9 (page 113)
Sermon 9: On the religious education of children - Mark 10:13-16 (page 126)
--Preached in the Old Presbyterian Church in New York, to a numerous audience, on the evening of the second Sabbath in May 1789
Sermon 10: Action Sermon. Devotedness to God - Psalm 116:16 (page 146)
Sermon 11: The righteous scarcely saved, and the wicked certainly destroyed - 1 Peter 4:18 (page 159)
Sermon 12: The yoke of Christ - Matthew 11:30 (page 177)
Sermon 13: Action Sermon. The glory of the Redeemer in the perpetuity of his work - Psalm 72:17 (page 194)
Sermon 14: The petitions of the insincere unavailing - Psalm 66:18 (page 229)
Sermon 15: The absolute necessity of salvation through Christ - Acts 4:12 (page 241)
--Preached before the Society in Scotland, for Propagating Christian Knowledge, in the High Church of Edinburgh, on Monday, January 2, 1758
Sermon 16: The trial of religious truth by its moral influence - Matthew 7:20 (page 302)
--Preached at the opening of the Synod of Glasgow and Ayr, October 9, 1759
The works of John Witherspoon : containing essays, sermons, &c., on important subjects ... together with his lectures on moral philosophy eloquence and divinity, his speeches in the American Congress, and many other valuable pieces, never before published in this country (Volume 5) 1815 - Witherspoon, John, 1723-1794
Sermon 17: The charge of sedition and faction against good men, especially faithful ministers, considered and accounted for - Acts 17:6 last clause (page 9)
Preached in the Abbey Church of Paisley, on thursday, September 7, 1758 at the Ordination of Mr. Archibald Davidson, as one of the Ministers of that Church. To which is subjoined, the charge to the Minister, and the Exhortation to the People.
Sermon 18: Prayer for national prosperity, and for the revival of religion, inseparably connected - Isaiah 51:9 (page 57)
Preached on Thursday, February 16, 1758, being the day appointed in Scotland for the late Public Fast.
Sermon 19: Seasonable advice to young persons - Psalm 1:1 (page 90)
Preached at the Laigh Church of Paisley, on Sabbath, February 21, 1762. To which is prefixed, An authentic Narrative of the disorderly and riotous meeting on the night before the celebration of the Lord's Supper in that place, which gave occasion to the Discourse.
Sermon 20: Ministerial character and duty - 2 Corinthians 4:13 (page 126)
Sermon 21: The success of the gospel entirely of God - 1 Corinthians 3:5-7 (page 143)
Sermon 22: The dominion of Providence over the passions of men - Psalm 76:10 (page 176)
Preached at Princeton, on the 17th of May 1776, being the General Fast appointed by the congress through the United Colonies. To which is added, An Address to the Natives of Scotland residing in America.
Sermon 23: Delivered at a public thanksgiving after peace - Psalm 3:8 (page 237)
Sermon 24: Christian Magnanimity - 2 Thessalonians 2:12 (page 271)
Preached at Princeton, September 1775, the Sabbath preceding the annual Commencement of Princeton College; and again, with additions, September 23, 1787.
The works of John Witherspoon : containing essays, sermons, &c., on important subjects ... together with his lectures on moral philosophy eloquence and divinity, his speeches in the American Congress, and many other valuable pieces, never before published in this country (Volume 6) 1815 - Witherspoon, John, 1723-1794
An Address to the Students of the Senior Class (page 9)
A Serious Inquiry into the Nature and Effects of the Stage (page 34)
A Letter respecting Play-Actors (page 129)
Ecclesiastical Characteristics, or the Arcana of Church Policy. Being an Humble Attempt to open the Mystery of Moderation. Wherein is shewn, A plain way of attaining to the character of a Moderate man, as at present in repute in the Church of Scotland (page 139)
Dedicated to the Departed Ghost, or Surviving Spirit, of the Rev. Mr. --------- in -------- (page 141)
The Preface (page 145)
Introduction to the Ecclesiastical Characteristics (page 153)
Maxim 1
Maxim 2
Maxim 3
Maxim 4
Maxim 5
Maxim 6
Maxim 7
Maxim 8
Maxim 9
Maxim 10
Maxim 11
Maxim 12
Maxim 13
A Serious Apology for the Ecclesiastical Characteristics (page 223)
To the Nobility and Gentry of Scotland (page 225)
The History of a Corporation of Servants, discovered a few years ago in the interior parts of South America; containing some very surprising events and extraordinary characters (page 285)
Advertisement (page 286)
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Conclusion (page 352)
The works of John Witherspoon : containing essays, sermons, &c., on important subjects ... together with his lectures on moral philosophy eloquence and divinity, his speeches in the American Congress, and many other valuable pieces, never before published in this country (Volume 7) 1815 - Witherspoon, John, 1723-1794
LECTURES ON MORAL PHILOSOPHY:
Lecture 1: (page 9)
Lecture 2: (page 16)
Lecture 3: (page 23)
Lecture 4: (page 31)
Lecture 5: (page 38)
Lecture 6: (page 44)
Lecture 7: (page 51)
Lecture 8: (page 60)
Lecture 9: (page 66)
Lecture 10: (page 75)
On Politics:
Lecture 11: (page 86)
--Relatiion of Parents and Children (page 91)
--Relation of Master and Servant (page 93)
Lecture 12: Of Civil Society (page 94)
--Of the Different Forms of Government (page 97)
Lecture 13: Of the Law of Nature and Nations (page 107)
--Of Making Peace (page 115)
Lecture 14: Of Jurisprudence (page 118)
--Of the Sanction of the Moral Laws (page 125)
Lecture 15: (page 129)
--Contracts (page 129)
--Of the Marks and Signs of Contracts (page 134)
Lecture 16: Of Oaths and Vows (page 139)
--Of the Use of Symbols in Contracts (page 142)
--Of the Value of Property (page 142)
--Rights of Necessity, and Common Rights (page 145)
--Recapitulation (page 149)
LECTURES ON ELOQUENCE:
Lecture 1: (page 155)
Lecture 2: (page 165)
Lecture 3: (page 174)
Lecture 4: (page 185)
Lecture 5: (page 194)
Lecture 6: (page 205)
Lecture 7: (page 213)
--Of Figurative Speech (page 219)
--Of Figures (page 221)
Lecture 8: (page 223)
Lecture 9: (page 227)
Lecture 10: (page 239)
Lecture 11: (page245)
Lecture 12: (page 257)
Lecture 13: (page 265)
Lecture 14: (page 273)
Lecture 15: (page 284)
Lecture 16: (page 301)
The works of John Witherspoon : containing essays, sermons, &c., on important subjects ... together with his lectures on moral philosophy eloquence and divinity, his speeches in the American Congress, and many other valuable pieces, never before published in this country (Volume 8) 1815 - Witherspoon, John, 1723-1794
LECTURES ON DIVINITY:
Lecture 1: Preliminary (page 9)
Lecture 2: Learning, an important qualification of a Minister (page 18)
Lecture 3: The Truth of the Christian Religion (page 27)
Lecture 4: The Truth of the Christian Religion Continued (page 33)
Lecture 5: The Truth of the Christian Religion Continued (page 43)
Lecture 6: The Truth of the Christian Religion Continued (page 55)
Lecture 7: The Truth of the Christian Religion Continued (page 63)
Lecture 8: The Truth of the Christian Religion Continued (page 71)
Lecture 9: Of the Doctrine of the Trinity (page 80)
Lecture 10: Of the Doctrine of the Trinity Continued (page 89)
Lecture 11: Of the Doctrine of the Trinity Continued (page 94)
Lecture 12: Of the Decrees of God (page 97)
Lecture 13: Of the Decrees of God Continued (page 106)
Lecture 14: Of the Covenant of Works and the Fall of Man (page 119)
Lecture 15: Of Sin in general, and its demerit; and of Actual Sin, and its several divisions (page 128)
Lecture 16: Of the Covenant of Grace (page 135)
Lecture 17: Of the Covenant of Grace Continued (page 143)
LETTERS ON EDUCATION:
Letter 1: (page 165)
Letter 2: (page 171)
Letter 3: (page 181)
Letter 4: (page 190)
Letter 5: (page 201)
LETTERS ON MARRIAGE:
Letter 1: (page 215)
Letter 2: (page 225)
Letter 3: (page 234)
Defence in the Synod of Glasgow, when accused of being the Author of the Ecclesiastical Characteristics (page 246)
An Humble Supplication to such of the Nobility and Gentry of Scotland as are Elders of the Church, and Members of the General Assembly (page 276)
Speech in the General Assembly, on the Transportation of Dr. C----------- (page 283)
Letter sent to Scotland, for the Scots Magazine (page 293)
Ignorance of the British with respect to America (page 305)
Address to the Inhabitants of Jamaica, and other West-India Islands, in behalf of the College of New-Jersey (page 308)
The works of John Witherspoon : containing essays, sermons, &c., on important subjects ... together with his lectures on moral philosophy eloquence and divinity, his speeches in the American Congress, and many other valuable pieces, never before published in this country (Volume 9) 1815 - Witherspoon, John, 1723-1794
An Essay on Money, as a medium of Commerce, with Remarks on the advantages and disadvantages of Paper admitted into general circulation (page 9)
Reflections on the present state of Public Affairs, and on the Duty and Interest of America in this important crisis (page 66)
Thoughts on American Liberty (page 73)
On the Controversy about Independence (page 78)
Aristides (page 88)
Part of a Speech in Congress, on the Conference propsed by Lord Howe (page 99)
Speech in Congress on the Convention with General Burgoyne (page 108)
Speech in Congress, on a Motion for Paying the Interest of Loan-Office Certificates (page 117)
Part of a Speech in Congress, on the Finances (page 125)
Part of a Speech in Congress, upon the Confederation (page 135)
Speech in Congress, on the Appointment of Plenipotentiaries (page 142)
On the Proposed Market in General Washington's Camp (page 148)
Address to General Washington (page 154)
Memorial and Manifesto of the United States of North America, to the mediating powers in the conferences for peace, to the other powers in Europe, and in general to all who shall see the same (page 154)
On the Contest between Great Britain and America (page 166)
On the Affairs of the United States (page 171)
Observations on the Improvement of America (page 178)
Supplication of J. R*********** (page 180)
Recantation of Benjamin Towne (page 192)
A Description of the State of New Jersey (page 199)
A Few Reflections humbly submitted to the consideration of the Public in general, and in particular to the Congress of the United States (page 212)
On the Georgia Constitution (page 220)
The Druid (page 224)

The miscellaneous works of the Rev. John Witherspoon, D.D.L.L.D., late president of the College of New-Jersey 1803 - Witherspoon, John, 1723-1794







Princeton (Left)
Philadelphia (Center)
Paisley, Scotland (Right);

Witherspoon : proceedings and addresses at the laying of the corner-stone and at the unveiling of the statue of John Witherspoon, in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia 1877 - Breed, William P. (William Pratt), 1816-1889
Bibliography: p. 45-47
A MONUMENT TO PRESBYTERIANISM.; UNVEILING THE WITHERSPOON STATUE THE INSCRIPTION A BEAUTIFUL WORK OF ART. PHILADELPHIA, Friday, Oct. 20, 1876. -- NEW YORK TIMES REPORT -- The statue erected by the Presbyterians to the ... was unveiled to-day in Fairmount Park, with appropriate ceremonies. ...
Witherspoon Monument
This statue of the Presbyterian clergyman by Joseph A. Bailly originally stood a little northeast of Memorial Hall. It now stands just east of the new Horticultural Center, which replaced Horticultural Hall. Bailly also sculpted the Aurora exhibited in Memorial Hall.

Lectures on moral philosophy - Witherspoon, John, 1723-1794
"Check list of the published writings of President Witherspoon": p. [xxv]-xxix
Lectures on Moral Philosophy - John Witherspoon , Varnum Lansing Collins, American Philosophical Association
Lectures on Moral Philosophy: Carefully Revised ... to which is Added ... An ... - John Witherspoon , William Wallis Woodward
A Letter from a Blacksmith to the Ministers and Elders of the Church of ... - A. T. Blacksmith , John Witherspoon , Henry Home Kames , John Horne Tooke
Essays on Important Subjects - John Witherspoon
Letters on the Education of Children, and on Marriage - John Witherspoon
A Serious Inquiry Into the Nature and Effects of the Stage: And a Letter Respecting Play Actors - John Witherspoon , Samuel Miller
SERMONS ON PRACTICAL SUBJECTS: TO WHICH IS ADDED, A FAREWELL DISCOURSE, DELIVERED AT PAISLEY IN ... - JOHN WITHERSPOON, D .D.
Practical Discourses on the Leading Truths of the Gospel 1767 - John Witherspoon, D.D.
Essays on Important Subjects. Intended to establish the Doctrine of Salvation by Grace, and to point out its Influence on Holiness of Life. To which are added, Ecclesiastical Characteristics, or the Arcana of Church Policy, with A Serious Apology, Volume 1 1765 - John Witherspoon, D.D.
The dominion of Providence over the passions of men: A sermon, preached at ...‎ John Witherspoon - Reference - 1777 - 54 pages
An address to the natives of Scotland residing in America: Being an appendix ...‎ John Witherspoon - Fiction - 1778 - 24 pages
The youth's companion, or, A safe guide to eminence‎ John Witherspoon, Gardiner Spring - Christian life - 1820 - 159 pages
The history of a corporation of servants, discovered a few years ago in the ...‎ John Witherspoon - History - 1765 - 76 pages
The absolute necessity of salvation through Christ: a sermon preached before ...‎John Witherspoon - Religion - 1758 - 90 pagesPrefatory "Advertisement" dated Jan. 1, 1820.
Ecclesiastical characteristics: or, the arcana of church policy. ... wherein ...‎ John Witherspoon - 1763 - 51 pages
A Practical Treatise on Regeneration 1764 - John Witherspoon, D.D.
Treatises on Justification and Regeneration. With An Introductory Essay 1830 - John Witherspoon
Traité Pratique Sur La Régénération 1850 - John Witherspoon