All Items 15 Collection 2 Archives & Special Collections 15 Emily Dickinson Collection 1 Contributor 4 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 14 Amherst College. Class of 1832. Lord 1 Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886 1 Lord, Otis P., (Otis Phillips), 1812-1884 1 Topic 14 Outlines, syllabi, etc. 14 Sermons 14 Christianity 3 Conduct of life 2 Religious aspects 2 Character 1 Christian life 1 Clergy 1 College students 1 Correspondence 1 Happiness 1 Holy Spirit 1 Poets, American 1 Prayer 1 show more 9 show fewer Part Of 2 Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers 14 Emily Dickinson Collection 1 Genre 4 Notes 14 Sermons 14 Outlines (documents) 11 Correspondence 1 mods.shelfLocator 1 Box 9 Folder 16 15 Edward Hitchcock sermon notes, 1835 March Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 Incomplete sermon notes by Edward Hitchcock for a sermon delivered at Amherst College in March 1835. The notes include items 9 and 10 from an incomplete list which appears to be about humankind's deprived nature. Hitchcock outlines that this list can be used to teach humility, to teach others sympathy for the unconverted, to demonstrate how unlikely the conversion of sinners is, and to show the needs for special grace. Edward Hitchcock sermon notes, 1835 March Edward Hitchcock sermon notes, 1835 March Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 Sermon notes by Edward Hitchcock for a sermon delivered at Amherst College in March 1835. The notes discuss Proverbs 1:24-28 and the concept of those who ignore the call of God. Hitchcock lists who the verses apply to as well as the ways in which God calls men. He ends the outline with a list of inferences that can be drawn on the subject, such as that those sinners not concerned about their souls have likely been abandoned by God and that those who resist conversion even through kind means are rarely successfully converted. Edward Hitchcock sermon notes, 1835 March Edward Hitchcock sermon notes, 1833 June 1 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 Sermon notes by Edward Hitchcock for a sermon delivered at Amherst College on June 1, 1835. The notes outline ideas about why a minister must maintain a higher standard of piety than the general population. He lists a brief outline of four reasons why, followed by three inferences that can be drawn about this topic. 1 Timothy 4:12 is quoted and Hitchcock notes a date and location on the last page. Edward Hitchcock sermon notes, 1833 June 1 Edward Hitchcock sermon notes, 1835 February Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 Sermon notes by Edward Hitchcock for a sermon delivered at Amherst College in February 1835. The notes discuss the Holy Spirit, outlining what or who it is, its role as described in scripture, how one may be blessed with a visit from the Spirit, and what one might gain from praying and laboring for the Spirit. Hitchcock ends with a list of final remarks on the concept of divine influence. Isaiah 32:13-16 is quoted. Edward Hitchcock sermon notes, 1835 February Edward Hitchcock sermon notes, 1834 March Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 Sermon notes by Edward Hitchcock for a sermon delivered at Amherst College in March 1834 and again in April 1840. The notes outline ideas about Christians reflecting on their character before conversion. He lists a few brief descriptions of the character of unconverted sinners, and then lists two inferences that can be drawn from this information, saying that by reflecting upon one's own prior unconverted state will make one more likely to treat sinners tenderly and work for their salvation. Isaiah 51:1 is quoted. Edward Hitchcock sermon notes, 1834 March Edward Hitchcock sermon notes, 1832 October 11 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 Sermon notes by Edward Hitchcock for a sermon delivered at Amherst College on October 11, 1832. The notes outline ideas about the happiness of mankind, including points on what is and is not essential to happiness, how the things that are necessary to be happy can be gained through one's duty of living by the word of God, and what inferences can be drawn from this. Acts 16:25 is quoted. Edward Hitchcock sermon notes, 1832 October 11 Edward Hitchcock sermon notes, 1835 June Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 Sermon notes by Edward Hitchcock for a sermon delivered at Amherst College in June 1835 and again in October 1839, discussing the impropriety of boasting about success when only just undertaking a task. Hitchcock outlines reasons why people should not boast before their task is finished, such as the possibility of unseen difficulties or overrating one's own abilities. He then lists four inferences that he believes can be drawn from this topic, such as that those who most fear failure are often most successful. 1 Kings 20:11 is quoted at the beginning of the notes, and [Edward] Coke and Sir William Jones are quoted on the final page. Hitchcock has noted the date and location where he delivered this sermon on the last page. Edward Hitchcock sermon notes, 1835 June Edward Hitchcock sermon notes, 1835 April Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 Sermon notes by Edward Hitchcock that appear to comment on a scene of doom described in the scriptures. The notes say that the reality will exceed the description and that the current scene within the parish is vastly different from the scriptural scene mentioned since they are currently surrounded by those urging them to goodness. Hitchcock has noted the date and location where he delivered this sermon on the last page, along with the hymns to be played. Edward Hitchcock sermon notes, 1835 April Edward Hitchcock sermon notes, 1835 April Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 Sermon notes by Edward Hitchcock for a sermon delivered at Amherst College in April 1835, outlining what Hitchcock calls the sinner's "last resolve" whereby a person resolves once and for all to either devote himself to God or to forsake God. He lists the nature of this last resolve, the circumstances under which it's made, and it's consequences. Hitchcock ends the notes with a list of inferences that can be drawn from the information about the last resolve, such as that there can be no salvation or damnation without a last resolve. Acts 11:23 is quoted. Edward Hitchcock sermon notes, 1835 April Edward Hitchcock sermon notes, 1834 June Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 Sermon notes by Edward Hitchcock for a sermon delivered at Amherst College in June 1834. The notes appear to discuss meetings of Christians in general or possibly a specific meeting. The notes are very disjointed, but Hitchcock discusses what makes a meeting interesting, lists several speakers with the places they spoke, and includes jottings on "The Slavery Question" and "The General Assembly." Several verses of Acts are quoted. Edward Hitchcock sermon notes, 1834 June Edward Hitchcock sermon notes, 1834 October Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 Sermon notes by Edward Hitchcock for a sermon delivered at Amherst College in October 1834. The notes focus on the idea that the more privileges a person has, the more that is expected of them. Hitchcock lists several privileges that those at Amherst College have by virtue of being members of the college and also by virtue of being citizens of the United States. He then outlines what is therefore expected of them, including that they must set an example to the world, they must have higher piety, and revivals of religion should be more frequent at the college than elsewhere. Luke 12:48 is quoted. Edward Hitchcock sermon notes, 1834 October Edward Hitchcock sermon notes, 1835 April Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 Sermon notes by Edward Hitchcock for a sermon delivered at Amherst College in April 1835 discussing people who trust in man rather than in God. Hitchcock outlines descriptions of such men, explaining that they may trust in a future opportunity to be saved, or they depend on their friend's prayers to be saved rather than actually leading their life according to God's will. He compares men who trust in mankind rather than God to the heath moors of England, and lists who these descriptions apply to. Edward Hitchcock sermon notes, 1835 April Edward Hitchcock sermon notes, 1835 March Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 Sermon notes by Edward Hitchcock for a sermon delivered at Amherst College in March 1835. The notes discuss the necessity of prayer for revivals of spirit, and lists brief descriptions of examples from scripture that illustrate Hitchcock's point. Hitchcock asks if the feeling that results from a revival of spirit exists in the group of his listeners at Amherst College. Edward Hitchcock sermon notes, 1835 March Edward Hitchcock sermon notes, "The Way to be Lost," 1835 April Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 Sermon notes by Edward Hitchcock for a sermon delivered at Amherst College in April 1835 discussing the ways in which one may ensure he will go to hell. Hitchcock lists these ways, such as not believing the doctrines of the Bible and not admitting one's own sinfulness. Hitchcock also discusses ways that a person who is performing the correct acts of Christianity, such as observing the Sabbath, may still be on the road to hell. For example, one who attends mass looking to find fault with what is preached or one who sleeps or reads the newspaper during mass. Hitchcock then admits to his congregation that he once behaved in all these ways but God interposed and helped him to see the truth. Matthew 8:13 is quoted. Edward Hitchcock sermon notes, "The Way to be Lost," 1835 April Emily Dickinson letter to Otis Phillips Lord Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886 Emily Dickinson letter to Otis Phillips Lord
