All Items 16 Collection 2 Archives & Special Collections 16 Emily Dickinson Collection 1 Contributor 5 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 15 Amherst College 3 Amherst College. Class of 1832. Lord 1 Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886 1 Lord, Otis P., (Otis Phillips), 1812-1884 1 Location 1 Massachusetts 1 Topic 20 Sermons 12 Outlines, syllabi, etc. 11 Sermons, American 11 Archives 3 Christian life 3 Religion 3 Christianity 2 Religious aspects 2 Criticism, interpretation, etc. 1 Death 1 Faith 1 Funeral sermons 1 God (Christianity) 1 Joy 1 Judgment of God 1 Love 1 Manuscripts 1 Poets, American 1 Religious life 1 Temperance 1 show more 15 show fewer Part Of 2 Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers 15 Emily Dickinson Collection 1 Genre 4 Notes 15 Sermons 13 Outlines (documents) 7 Lists (document genres) 1 mods.shelfLocator 1 Box 9 Folder 24 16 Edward Hitchcock sermon notes Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 Sermon notes by Edward Hitchcock quoting Hebrews 9:27 and reflecting on the meaning of the verse. Hitchcock begins with two lists of questions, one about death and the other about judgment. He ends with more questions under the heading "Inferences" and notes that the congregation meets in life and will meet again before God. Edward Hitchcock sermon notes Text book for sermons Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A booklet by Edward Hitchcock containing Bible verses and subjects intended for expansion into full sermons. Text book for sermons Texts & subjects for sermons Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A booklet by Edward Hitchcock containing the basic outlines or starting points for twenty different sermons. Each set of notes for a particular sermon has been numbered, and Hitchcock has crossed out some of the notes. Texts & subjects for sermons Religious anniversaries in N. York in May 1846 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 Notes by Edward Hitchcock possibly intended for a sermon discussing religious anniversaries held in New York in May 1846. Hitchcock discusses the benevolent and religious societies holding anniversary week meetings in New York, the types of speakers and topics covered at these anniversary meetings, and ends with a list of effects of these anniversary meetings, such as leading to Christians laboring harder and with more zeal to promote their religion. Religious anniversaries in N. York in May 1846 Edward Hitchcock sermon notes, 1823 August 25 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 Sermon notes by Edward Hitchcock for a sermon preached at the funeral of John Wilcox, Jr. of Conway on August 25, 1823. The notes quote Isaiah 2:22 and focusing on the idea that mankind needs something to offer him support, which cannot be found in other humans but rather in God. Hitchcock especially emphasizes that mourners should turn to God for support. Edward Hitchcock sermon notes, 1823 August 25 Edward Hitchcock sermon notes Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 Sermon notes by Edward Hitchcock quoting Luke 12:54-57 and discussing the state of religion at Amherst College. Hitchcock reflects on the meaning of some recent events at the college, suggesting that these changes may be intended to stir up a greater religious feeling at the college. "Mr. & Mrs. Hitchcock" is written vertically across the third page. Edward Hitchcock sermon notes Difficulties in the way of promoting religion & raising the standard of piety & the conversion of souls in the college Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 Sermon notes by Edward Hitchcock summarizing the factors that prevent greater piety and conversion to Christianity, and the effects of these factors, presumably among the residents of Amherst College. Difficulties in the way of promoting religion & raising the standard of piety & the conversion of souls in the college Texts and practical questions examined at expository meetings Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A booklet by Edward Hitchcock listing Bible verses examined at expository meetings beginning in 1823. Questions and discussions about particular verses are included as well. Texts and practical questions examined at expository meetings Edward Hitchcock sermon notes, 1832 February 23 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 Sermon notes by Edward Hitchcock quoting Luke 7:14 and urging the youth to "arise" and listen to the voice of various things calling them, such as the Spirit or their conscience. He urges them to do their part in embracing and promoting Christianity. These notes are similar but not identical to another set quoting Luke 7:14, and are in a different order. Hitchcock has noted the dates February 23, 1832 and November 1837 on the final page. Edward Hitchcock sermon notes, 1832 February 23 Edward Hitchcock sermon notes Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 Sermon notes by Edward Hitchcock quoting Philippians 4:4 and also including other Bible verses that mention rejoicing. Hitchcock claims that religious joy comes from devoting one's life and heart to God. He lists things that interfere with religious joy, and ends with comments on why most Christians do not experience true religious joy and what the world would be like if they did. Edward Hitchcock sermon notes Edward Hitchcock sermon notes Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 Sermon notes by Edward Hitchcock referencing Romans 8:31-39 and discussing the power of Jesus Christ's love. Edward Hitchcock sermon notes Heads of essays Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A booklet by Edward Hitchcock containing outlines for ten essays. The essays cover topics such as the importance of knowledge, morality, religion, New Year's, and the branches of knowledge. The outlines provide the basic ideas Hitchcock wants to cover. Heads of essays Edward Hitchcock sermon notes, 1824 November 4 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 Sermon notes by Edward Hitchcock quoting Mark 4:40, explaining the context of the verse and discussing lack of faith among Christians. Hitchcock claims that Christian faith is grounded in the character, conduct, and promises of Jesus Christ, and lists motivations why Christians should be faithful. Hitchcock has noted on the final page that the sermon was delivered in Conway on November 4, 1824. Edward Hitchcock sermon notes, 1824 November 4 Edward Hitchcock sermon notes Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 Sermon notes by Edward Hitchcock quoting Isaiah 30:21 and discussing how one can determine whether he is on the correct path in life to achieve salvation. Hitchcock notes ways that one cannot determine this and poses questions for one to consider for an examination of his own conscience. He ends with a question about how the religious feelings of the congregation relate to the religious interests of Amherst College. Edward Hitchcock sermon notes Edward Hitchcock sermon notes, 1850 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 Sermon notes by Edward Hitchcock referencing 2 Chronicles 30:21 and discussing the concept of religious revivals. He includes instructions to himself to describe the religious feeling at Amherst College and revivals of religious feeling there. He also describes the temperance movement at Amherst College. Hitchcock has noted at the top of the sermon that he preached this at a Baptist Church in Cirencester, England in 1850. Edward Hitchcock sermon notes, 1850 A group of students passed the house Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886 A group of students passed the house
