All Items 7 Collection 2 Archives & Special Collections 7 Emily Dickinson Collection 1 Contributor 6 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 4 Amherst College 2 Vaill, Joseph, 1790-1869 2 Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886 1 Holland, Elizabeth Luna Chapin, 1823- 1 Jesus Christ 1 show more 1 show fewer Location 2 Massachusetts 6 Amherst 2 Topic 14 Sermons 4 Sermons, American 4 Christianity 2 Educational fund raising 2 Finance 2 Funds and scholarships 2 History 2 Religious awakening 2 American poetry 1 Immorality 1 Irreligion 1 Parables 1 Presence 1 Women poets, American 1 show more 9 show fewer Part Of 3 Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers 4 Amherst College Early History Collection 2 Emily Dickinson Collection 1 Genre 4 Sermons 4 Reports 2 Drafts (documents) 1 Poems 1 mods.shelfLocator 1 Box 6 Folder 12 7 Joseph Vaill report to the Trustees of Amherst College, 1848 August Vaill, Joseph, 1790-1869 Joseph Vaill, Trustee and former General Agent of Amherst College, statement read to the Trustees of the College in which Vaill writes that it has now been twenty-seven years since he was elected to the Board of Trustees of Amherst Academy to whom was entrusted the Collegiate Institution (Amherst College). He discusses his history as a Board member and the history of attempts to obtain pecuniary aid, such as subscription funds. Vaill goes on to describe the August 1841 Trustee meeting and writes regarding his decision to accept the appointment of General Agent, his work in that role, and details regarding particular income and expenses. He expresses his joy that the College has now been brought into a state of prosperity. Included with the statement is the General Agent's report on the one hundred thousand dollar subscription fund with details on the amounts of that fund and agency expenses. The donation made by David Sears is among the amounts included. Joseph Vaill report to the Trustees of Amherst College, 1848 August Joseph Vaill report to the Trustees of Amherst College, 1847 July 5 Vaill, Joseph, 1790-1869 Joseph Vaill, Trustee and former General Agent of Amherst College, statement read to the Trustees of the College in which Vaill writes that it has now been twenty-seven years since he was elected to the Board of Trustees of Amherst Academy to whom was entrusted the Collegiate Institution (Amherst College). He discusses his history as a Board member and the history of attempts to obtain pecuniary aid, such as subscription funds. Vaill goes on to describe the August 1841 Trustee meeting and writes regarding his decision to accept the appointment of General Agent, his work in that role, and details regarding particular income and expenses. The text of this document is similar to the report Vaill gave in August 1848 also in Box 6 Folder 12 of this collection, and this document may have been an earlier draft of that report. Included with this document is a statement dated July 5, 1847 concerning the one hundred thousand dollar subscription fund with details on the amounts of that fund and agency expenses. The donation made by David Sears is among the amounts included. Joseph Vaill report to the Trustees of Amherst College, 1847 July 5 Edward Hitchcock sermon no. 78, "History of Revivals," 1821 November Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A sermon by Edward Hitchcock about the presence of Christ. Hitchcock discusses times when Christ is considered to be more present than others, focusing especially on times that he calls a revival of religion. John 12:8 is quoted. Hitchcock has noted on the first page the date and location where he delivered this sermon as well as Bible chapters and hymns related to the sermon. Edward Hitchcock sermon no. 78, "History of Revivals," 1821 November Edward Hitchcock sermon no. 79, "Effects of Revivals," 1821 November Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A sermon by Edward Hitchcock about the effects that a revival of religion has on different types of people. Hitchcock claims that during times of revival some men become more aware of their failings and realize the value of their souls, thus working harder to be true to God, while others become more resolute in their opposition to religion. John 12:8 is quoted. Hitchcock has noted on the first page the dates and locations where he delivered this sermon as well as Bible chapters and hymns related to the sermon. Edward Hitchcock sermon no. 79, "Effects of Revivals," 1821 November Edward Hitchcock sermon no. 82, "Entire Moral Depravity," 1821 November Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A sermon by Edward Hitchcock about the immoral nature of men. Hitchcock focuses especially on the section of Ecclesiastes 9:3 that reads "madness is in their heart while they live," saying that this madness is essentially rejecting being saved by Jesus Christ. He tells two parables, comparing the madness of the men in the parables to the "madness" that is present in the hearts of all men without the intervention of the Holy Spirit. Hitchcock has noted on the first page the dates and locations where he delivered this sermon as well as Bible chapters and hymns related to the sermon. Edward Hitchcock sermon no. 82, "Entire Moral Depravity," 1821 November Edward Hitchcock sermon no. 83, "Entire Depravity," 1821 November Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A sermon by Edward Hitchcock about the immoral nature of men, focusing in-depth on the passage quoted from Ecclesiastes 9:3. Hitchcock discusses what he considers excuses that people give for neglecting religion. Hitchcock has noted on the first page the dates and locations where he delivered this sermon as well as Bible chapters and hymns related to the sermon. Edward Hitchcock sermon no. 83, "Entire Depravity," 1821 November This me that walks and works must die Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886 This me that walks and works must die
