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What has the author Samuel Blydenburgh written?

Here are some notable books and writings by Samuel Blydenburgh

1. Circular Letter to the Bishops and Clergy of Vermont.(1803): This circular letter was written in response to the controversy surrounding the ordination of John Henry Hobart as Episcopal Bishop of New York, without the consent of the Eastern (now Connecticut) diocese. Blydenburgh defended the legality and necessity of the ordination.

2. A Sermon, Preached at the Ordination of the Rev. William H. Delancey, D.D., as Bishop of the Western District of New York. (1839): In this sermon preached during the ordination of William H. Delancey as the first Bishop of the Western Diocese of New York (now the Diocese of Western New York), Blydenburgh highlighted the episcopal responsibilities and encouraged unity in the church.

3. A Memoir of the Life and Character of the Rev. David L. Morse. (1851): This biography provides a detailed account of the life and ministry of the Rev. David L. Morse, who served as the first rector of St. Paul's Church in Troy, New York.

4. A Historical Memoir of the First Protestant Episcopal Church in the Town and Port of Lansingburgh. (1853): This memoir, published a year after Blydenburgh's death, offers a history of Trinity Episcopal Church in Lansingburgh, New York (now part of the city of Troy), focusing on its early leaders, events, and challenges.

5. Sermons on Various Subjects.(1871): This posthumously published collection features 25 sermons delivered by Blydenburgh throughout his ministry, covering topics like faith, salvation, and Christian living.

6. An Earnest Appeal to the Clergy and Laity of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America. (1789): A pamphlet, published anonymously (likely by Samuel Blydenburgh), criticizing lay representation in church governance and arguing that it violates scripture.

7. The Right and Duty of the Churches to Exercise Discipline: A sermon delivered in 1793, emphasizing the importance of discipline within the church and the need to uphold moral standards among its members.

These works encompass a range of writings from Samuel Blydenburgh, demonstrating his contributions to theological discussions, church history, and the Episcopal Church in the United States.

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