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The Death of Gen. William Henry Harrison, President of the United States: Or, The Divine Rebuke

1841 sermon mourning President William H. Harrison's sudden death, presented as a divine rebuke. Urges recognition of human mortality, dependence on God's providence, and the uncertainty of worldly affairs.

George Duffield, IV ⬩ 1841

The Claims of “Episcopal Bishops,” Examined in a Series of Letters

Presbyterian reply to Episcopal claims of apostolic ministerial succession, defending the validity of non‑Episcopal ordination and church order as grounded in Christ, Scripture, and history.

George Duffield, IV ⬩ 1842

Dissertations Relative to the Prophecies of the Second Coming of Jesus Christ

Preface to lectures defending a literal, pre-millennial reading of prophecy and urging careful interpretation. Discusses implications for Christian duty, missions, and national destiny.

George Duffield, IV ⬩ 1842

Millenarianism Defended: A Reply to Prof. Stuart’s “Strictures on the Rev. G. Duffield’s Recent Work on the Second Coming of Christ”

1843 reply defending premillennialism and Duffield’s Dissertations, rebutting Prof. Stuart’s strictures on prophetic exegesis and biblical interpretation.

George Duffield, IV ⬩ 1843

Faithful Rebuke, Not “Unreasonable Bitterness;” Shown in a Reply to the “Reverend Dr. Tyng’s” Editorial Comments on the Pastoral Letter of the Synod of Michigan

Defense of Rev. George Duffield and the Synod of Michigan against an anonymous tract and Episcopal Recorder attacks, rejecting charges of “unreasonable bitterness.” Urges frank critique of ritualism, apostolic succession, and baptismal regeneration as threats to gospel liberty.

George Duffield, IV ⬩ 1844

The True Scholar: A Oration Before the Literary Society of the University of Michigan, June 19, 1845

An 1845 university oration on the true scholar: advocates diligent study of literature, science, and especially Scripture, arguing learning serves truth, virtue, and the common good.

George Duffield, IV ⬩ 1845

The Faithful Christian: A Funeral Discourse, … On Occasion of the Death of Robert Stuart, Esquire

George Duffield's 1848 funeral sermon for Robert Stuart commends the believer's faith as testimony after death, stressing Christ's atonement, justification by faith, and holy conduct as comfort.

George Duffield, IV ⬩ 1848

The Divine Organic Law, Ordained for the Human Race: Or, Capital Punishment for Murder Authorized by God and Sustained by Reason

1848 sermon by Rev. George Duffield arguing Genesis 9:5–6 authorizes capital punishment and that civil magistrates, ordained by God, may execute murderers to preserve society.

George Duffield, IV ⬩ 1848

Review of Finney’s Theology

A 19th-century review criticizing C. G. Finney's theological method: the author argues Finney's philosophical 'freedom of the will' approach is ambiguous and threatens evangelical doctrine.

George Duffield, IV ⬩ 1848

Our Federal Union: A Cause for Gratitude to God: A Thanksgiving Discourse, Delivered in the First Presbyterian Church of Detroit, November 28th, 1850

A Thanksgiving sermon praising the Federal Union as a providential blessing and source of liberty and prosperity. Urges gratitude to God, patriotic piety, and cautious, non‑divisive handling of slavery.

George Duffield, IV ⬩ 1850

The Veteran Hero: A Funeral Discourse Delivered … on the 18th of April, 1851, at the Interment … of … Hugh Brady

Funeral sermon (1851) by George Duffield for Brevet Major General Hugh Brady reflecting on mortality, sin's consequence, Christ's victory over death, and hope of resurrection.

George Duffield, IV ⬩ 1851

The American Patriot: An Eulogy, Delivered on Occasion of the Funeral Obsequies of Hon. Henry Clay, in the City of Detroit, July 13, 1852

Eulogy for Henry Clay praising his patriotism, humble origins, public service, eloquence, and his late profession of faith in Jesus. Delivered by Rev. George Duffield in 1852.

George Duffield, IV ⬩ 1852

American Presbyterianism: A Sermon, Delivered on Lord’s Day, November 11, 1853

George Duffield Jr.'s 1850s sermon traces American Presbyterianism from Francis McKemie, praising its liberal, non-exclusive founding and representative polity akin to American republicanism.

George Duffield, IV ⬩ 1854

Samson Shorn, and His Locks Renewed: Or, The History of Spirituous Liquors in Pennsylvania

Historical sermon surveying spirituous liquors in Pennsylvania—tracing their introduction, social harms, early religious opposition (Penn, Quakers, Wesley), and calls for legal restraint.

George Duffield, IV ⬩ 1855

Memorial Presented to the Presbytery of Detroit

Argues for restoring the biblical Psalms in American Presbyterian worship, critiquing Watts' paraphrases and urging psalmody for doctrinal purity, worship power, and faith.

George Duffield, IV ⬩ 1896

One Hundred Years Ago: An Historical Discourse Delivered … During the Centenary Celebration of the First Presbyterian Church of Carlisle, Pa., July 1st, 1857

1857 address by Rev. George Duffield commemorating Carlisle Presbyterian church's centennial, recounting its building, colonial settlement, frontier conflicts, and religious memorials.

George Duffield, IV ⬩ 1858

Travels in the Two Hemispheres: Or, Gleanings of a European Tour

Prefatory material and reviews for the 1858 Magazine of Travel. Includes editorial aims, contributors' sketches, and travel narratives from Europe, Egypt, and the American West.

George Duffield, IV ⬩ 1858

Our National Sins to Be Repented Of, and the Grounds of Hope for the Preservation of Our Federal Constitution and Union: A Discourse

1861 sermon urging national repentance for widespread sins (intemperance, falsehood, Sabbath-breaking, slavery) and prayer for God's mercy to preserve the Constitution and Union.

George Duffield, IV ⬩ 1861

A Thanksgiving Discourse: The Rule of Divine Providence Applicable to the Present Circumstances of Our Country

Thanksgiving sermon (Nov 28, 1860) by Geo. Duffield applying God's providence to the nation's crisis, urging repentance for intemperance, Sabbath desecration, corruption to avert judgment.

George Duffield, IV ⬩ 1861

Humiliation and Hope: Or, The Christian Patriot’s Duty in the Present Crisis of Our National Affairs: A Discourse

Civil War–era sermon urging national repentance for sins—especially slavery, Sabbath desecration, and intemperance—calling Christians to humiliation, confession, and prayer for God's deliverance.

George Duffield, IV ⬩ 1862

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The Death of Gen. William Henry Harrison, President of the United States: Or, The Divine Rebuke

The Claims of “Episcopal Bishops,” Examined in a Series of Letters

Dissertations Relative to the Prophecies of the Second Coming of Jesus Christ

Millenarianism Defended: A Reply to Prof. Stuart’s “Strictures on the Rev. G. Duffield’s Recent Work on the Second Coming of Christ”

Faithful Rebuke, Not “Unreasonable Bitterness;” Shown in a Reply to the “Reverend Dr. Tyng’s” Editorial Comments on the Pastoral Letter of the Synod of Michigan

The True Scholar: A Oration Before the Literary Society of the University of Michigan, June 19, 1845

The Faithful Christian: A Funeral Discourse, … On Occasion of the Death of Robert Stuart, Esquire

The Divine Organic Law, Ordained for the Human Race: Or, Capital Punishment for Murder Authorized by God and Sustained by Reason

Review of Finney’s Theology

Our Federal Union: A Cause for Gratitude to God: A Thanksgiving Discourse, Delivered in the First Presbyterian Church of Detroit, November 28th, 1850

The Veteran Hero: A Funeral Discourse Delivered … on the 18th of April, 1851, at the Interment … of … Hugh Brady

The American Patriot: An Eulogy, Delivered on Occasion of the Funeral Obsequies of Hon. Henry Clay, in the City of Detroit, July 13, 1852

American Presbyterianism: A Sermon, Delivered on Lord’s Day, November 11, 1853

Samson Shorn, and His Locks Renewed: Or, The History of Spirituous Liquors in Pennsylvania

Memorial Presented to the Presbytery of Detroit

One Hundred Years Ago: An Historical Discourse Delivered … During the Centenary Celebration of the First Presbyterian Church of Carlisle, Pa., July 1st, 1857

Travels in the Two Hemispheres: Or, Gleanings of a European Tour

Our National Sins to Be Repented Of, and the Grounds of Hope for the Preservation of Our Federal Constitution and Union: A Discourse

A Thanksgiving Discourse: The Rule of Divine Providence Applicable to the Present Circumstances of Our Country

Humiliation and Hope: Or, The Christian Patriot’s Duty in the Present Crisis of Our National Affairs: A Discourse

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