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Edward Dillingham Bangs letter to James Fowler, 1826 February 9

Bangs, Edward D. (Edward Dillingham), 1790-1838

Edward D. Bangs, Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, letter to James Fowler in which Bangs notifies Fowler that per an order of the Senate and the House of Representatives on the 8th of this month, Fowler has been chosen in the manner prescribed in the Amherst College charter as a Trustee to supply one of the vacancies occasioned by the deaths of William Gray and Elisha Billings. An unattributed note on the addressed portion of the letter states "Certificate of Trusteeship in Amherst College."

Edward Dillingham Bangs letter to James Fowler, 1826 February 9
Edward Hitchcock sermon no. 25, "Day of Judgment," 1820 June

Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864

A sermon by Edward Hitchcock in which Hitchcock discusses the idea of standing in judgment before God, and says that those who knew each other on Earth will meet again on Judgment Day. Hitchcock suggests that in these meetings the judged will be reminded of the various ways in which their family and friends either led them to or away from God. 2 Corinthians 5:10 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. 25, "Day of Judgment," 1820 June
Edward Hitchcock sermon no. 23, "Characters that are shut out of heaven," 1820 June

Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864

A sermon by Edward Hitchcock in which Hitchcock discusses a parable about ten virgins (five wise and five foolish) in which the foolish were shut out of a wedding feast for being unprepared. Hitchcock claims the parable is representative of those who will be shut out of heaven since they have not truly accepted Christianity and are therefore unprepared. Matthew 25:10 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. 23, "Characters that are shut out of heaven," 1820 June
Edward Hitchcock sermon no. 22, 1820 June

Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864

A sermon by Edward Hitchcock in which he discusses the ways in which he believes Jesus Christ attempts to "knock on the door" of men's hearts. Revelations 3:20 is quoted. Hitchcock claims that Jesus attempts to connect with men and get them to leave sin behind in four different ways. He explains that the first is to move man with the Holy Spirit, the second is the Bible, the third is "ordinance," and the fourth is through "providence." By ordinance, Hitchcock means keeping the sabbath and preaching and by providence Hitchcock means an alteration of men's circumstances from success to poverty and failure to remind them of their dependence on God. 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. 22, 1820 June
Edward Hitchcock sermon no. 20, "Joys of Heaven," 1820 June

Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864

A sermon by Edward Hitchcock on the idea of the joy that awaits in heaven. Psalm 16:11 is quoted: "In thy presence is fullness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures forevermore." Hitchcock discusses this subject in terms of internal happiness, external happiness, and eternal happiness. 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. 20, "Joys of Heaven," 1820 June
There is no frigate like a book

Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886

There is no frigate like a book