All Items 3 Collection 2 Archives & Special Collections 3 Emily Dickinson Collection 1 Contributor 4 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 2 Clark, Charles H. 1 Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886 1 Harris, Samuel, 1814-1899 1 Location 2 Massachusetts 2 Conway (Mass.) 1 Topic 8 Ordination sermons 2 Sermons 2 Appointment, call, and election 1 Clergy 1 Correspondence 1 Installation sermons 1 Poets, American 1 Religious life and customs 1 show more 3 show fewer Part Of 2 Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers 2 Emily Dickinson Collection 1 Genre 2 Sermons 2 Correspondence 1 mods.shelfLocator 1 Box 9 Folder 12 3 Edward Hitchcock ordination and installation sermon, 1843 March 1 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A sermon by Edward Hitchcock delivered at the ordination of several different ministers throughout Western Massachusetts. Hitchcock has written the information about whose ordinations this sermon was delivered at and the dates of delivery, between 1843 and 1860, on a sheet of paper attached to the front cover and on an internal page. The main subject of the sermon is the idea that a minister's primary object in taking on the role of pastor is the eternal salvation of all of his hearers. Hitchcock then discusses what a minister must do to strive towards this goal, including the preaching of the Gospel, pastoral visitation and unrelenting evangelization, a dedication to earnest prayer, and being an example to his congregation by living a holy life. Different additions throughout the sermons include portions meant for the ordination or installation of one particular individual. Edward Hitchcock ordination and installation sermon, 1843 March 1 Edward Hitchcock ordination sermon for [Samuel] Harris, 1841 December 22 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A sermon by Edward Hitchcock prepared for the ordination of [Samuel] Harris at the parish in Conway. Hitchcock explains to the congregation what he has told Harris to expect from them, saying that they are an affectionate congregation, will not place too many demands upon Harris, are very pious, and their financial support is sufficient. Hitchcock then reminisces about his time as the minister at Conway, regretting that he was not able to be more faithful. He says this ordination is an opportunity for the Conway congregation to flourish and encourages the people to not waste time in building a relationship with their new pastor. Edward Hitchcock ordination sermon for [Samuel] Harris, 1841 December 22 Emily Dickinson letter to Charles H. Clark Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886 Emily Dickinson letter to Charles H. Clark
