All Items 12 Collection 2 Archives & Special Collections 12 Emily Dickinson Collection 1 Contributor 5 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 11 Amherst College. Class of 1832. Lord 1 Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886 1 Lord, Otis P., (Otis Phillips), 1812-1884 1 Paul, the Apostle, Saint 1 Location 1 Massachusetts 11 Topic 12 Sermons 11 Sermons, American 11 Christianity 4 Religious aspects 3 Criticism, interpretation, etc. 2 Punishment 2 Correspondence 1 Music 1 Poets, American 1 Religion 1 Sin 1 Temperance 1 show more 7 show fewer Part Of 2 Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers 11 Emily Dickinson Collection 1 Genre 3 Sermons 11 Correspondence 1 Fragments 1 mods.shelfLocator 1 Box 9 Folder 25 12 Edward Hitchcock incomplete sermon on the state of his church Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 An incomplete sermon by Edward Hitchcock commenting upon the state of the religious community around him. Hitchcock claims that while he trusts God will bless and increase his church throughout the world, what he sees in his own heart and what he sees in his community is discouraging. However, he finishes by saying that when he sees all of his community discouraged as well he will begin to hope for improvement. Edward Hitchcock incomplete sermon on the state of his church Edward Hitchcock incomplete sermon on being abandoned by God Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 An incomplete sermon by Edward Hitchcock discussing being abandoned by God. Hitchcock explains that those who may be in fear of not being saved are in less danger than those who have no fear. Hitchcock claims that a person who has rejected God and hardened their heart to religion is moved by a revival of religion that surrounds them because God has given up on them. Edward Hitchcock incomplete sermon on being abandoned by God Edward Hitchcock incomplete sermon on Romans chapter 7 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 An incomplete sermon by Edward Hitchcock about the interpretation of Paul's meaning in chapter 7 of Romans. Paul refers to being "carnal" and "sold under sin." Hitchcock notes that some people interpret Paul's words as being about an unconverted or unregenerate person rather than about himself, but Hitchcock argues that the text is indeed about Paul. Hitchcock urges his hearers to consider whether they have experienced what Paul has experienced and to consider their own sins. Edward Hitchcock incomplete sermon on Romans chapter 7 Edward Hitchcock incomplete sermon on temperance Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 An incomplete sermon by Edward Hitchcock about temperance. Hitchcock writes about the need for strictness in temperance, claiming that without complete adherence to temperance one risks falling into an intemperate and indulgent life. Edward Hitchcock incomplete sermon on temperance Edward Hitchcock incomplete sermon on music and religion Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 An incomplete sermon by Edward Hitchcock about music and religion. Hitchcock describes the positive effects of music on people, states that music is a worthwhile activity, and discusses the music of heaven, imagining how powerful it must be. Edward Hitchcock incomplete sermon on music and religion Edward Hitchcock incomplete sermon on the condemned Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 An incomplete sermon by Edward Hitchcock discussing those who will be condemned to hell for eternity and the punishment that awaits them. Hitchcock claims that it could be anyone who has not fully given their heart to God, warning his hearers about the danger they could be in if they are not true Christians. Edward Hitchcock incomplete sermon on the condemned Edward Hitchcock incomplete sermon Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 An incomplete sermon by Edward Hitchcock warning that those who forget the sacrifice of Jesus Christ and turn their attentions to worldly matters will have to face God when they die. Edward Hitchcock incomplete sermon Edward Hitchcock sermon fragment on the consequences of sin Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A fragment of a sermon by Edward Hitchcock discussing the punishment for sin. Hitchcock explains that often small sins are punished with consequences that seem out of proportion to the sin, and he speculates that it may be that these consequences are a warning of what is to come in hell. Edward Hitchcock sermon fragment on the consequences of sin Edward Hitchcock incomplete sermon on ignoring the call of religion Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 An incomplete sermon by Edward Hitchcock telling the story of a man upon his death bed who tells his children about his neglect of religion throughout his life. In the story, the man feels a call to attend to religion, but continually puts it off claiming that he was too busy with other pursuits. Even though the man sees the error of his ways on his deathbed, it is too late for him to be saved. Edward Hitchcock incomplete sermon on ignoring the call of religion Edward Hitchcock incomplete sermon on ministering to his congregation Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 An incomplete sermon by Edward Hitchcock commenting upon ministering to his congregation. Hitchcock discusses the responsibility he has for the souls in his congregation, and says that he will do his best to preach the Gospel of Christ. He notes that he hopes to keep his church from sinfulness and help them all to get to heaven. Edward Hitchcock incomplete sermon on ministering to his congregation Edward Hitchcock incomplete sermon on Romans chapter 6 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 An incomplete sermon by Edward Hitchcock interpreting Paul's meaning in chapter 6 of Romans. Hitchcock emphasizes the passage that mentions freedom from the "dominion of habitual sin," claiming that an aspect of the Christian character is not sinning habitually. Therefore, if one professes to be a Christian but sins habitually, he is not truly a Christian. Hitchcock also asks his hearers to reflect upon the "fruits of sin" and think about what sin has brought them, emphasizing that all that sin brings is negative. Edward Hitchcock incomplete sermon on Romans chapter 6 Emily Dickinson letter to Otis Phillips Lord Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886 Emily Dickinson letter to Otis Phillips Lord
