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Title
Edward Hitchcock unnumbered sermon, 1825 April [7]
Contributor
Creator: Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864
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Date Created
1825-04-07
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Date Note
The sermon is dated "Fast day April 1825" and the proclamation discussed in the sermon appoints April 7, 1825, as the Fast Day. Therefore, the date of this sermon's delivery is known to be April 7, 1825.
Physical Description
1 volume (16 pages)
Abstract
A sermon by Edward Hitchcock discussing a proclamation from Marcus Morton, the Lieutenant Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, appointing April 7, 1825, as a day of "Humiliation, Fasting, and Prayer." The proclamation is discussed in depth. Hitchcock expresses his gladness that the proclamation is so Christian in nature, and explains the ways in which the United States is a Christian nation, despite the legal separation of church and state. The importance of a fast day is stressed, with Hitchcock explaining why it is important while also urging his congregation to consider whether Christians in the United States have done enough to show their piety and gratefulness. He details several areas where problems could arise, such as government officials violating God's commandments. Hitchcock has noted on the first page that the sermon was delivered in Conway on Fast Day, April 1825.
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Language
English
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