All Items 7 Collection 2 Archives & Special Collections 7 Emily Dickinson Collection 1 Contributor 5 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 5 Amherst College 1 Amherst College. Class of 1957 1 Clark, Charles H. 1 Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886 1 Location 2 Massachusetts 6 Amherst 1 Topic 10 Sermons 5 Sermons, American 5 Christianity 2 Christian life 1 Commencement ceremonies 1 Correspondence 1 Judgment 1 Poets, American 1 Religious aspects 1 Religious gatherings 1 show more 5 show fewer Part Of 3 Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers 5 Amherst College Commencement Collection 1 Emily Dickinson Collection 1 Genre 3 Sermons 5 Correspondence 1 Programs 1 mods.shelfLocator 1 Box 9 Folder 5 7 Amherst College Commencement program, 1957 June 9 Amherst College The program for the 136th Amherst College Commencement. Beginning with the program for the first Commencement in August 1822, commencement programs contain the order of exercises for commencement ceremonies. Since 1826, most programs also provide a list of candidates receiving their bachelor of arts degrees. Other information contained in programs has varied over the years. Amherst College Commencement program, 1957 June 9 Edward Hitchcock unnumbered sermon, "Exposition of Romans XII Chapter," 1825 August Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A sermon by Edward Hitchcock discussing the twelfth chapter of Romans. He goes through the chapter verse by verse, explaining certain portions of these verses, then ends with some brief remarks about the character these verses promote. Hitchcock emphasizes the importance of putting the doctrines of faith into practice and claims that this chapter of Romans contains practical truths that are applicable to everyday life. Hitchcock has noted on the first page that the sermon was delivered in Conway in May 1825. Edward Hitchcock unnumbered sermon, "Exposition of Romans XII Chapter," 1825 August Edward Hitchcock unnumbered sermon, 1825 July Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A sermon by Edward Hitchcock discussing the concept that mankind judges people by their actions while God judges by what is in a person's heart, which is the only true form of judgment. Hitchcock notes that there are certain external markers which reveal that the state of a person's heart is not right with God, and discusses six of these markers. He closes by saying that the subjects discussed should cause people to weep for their fellow man, to fear for themselves and their fellow men, and to pray for themselves and for others. Acts 8:21 is quoted. Hitchcock has noted the dates and locations where he delivered this sermon on the first page. Edward Hitchcock unnumbered sermon, 1825 July Edward Hitchcock unnumbered sermon, "Exposition of Romans XI Chapter," 1825 June Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A sermon by Edward Hitchcock discussing the eleventh chapter of Romans. He goes through the chapter verse by verse, going into depth about the meaning of certain portions of these verses and expanding upon the overall meaning of the chapter. Hitchcock claims that Paul argues in this chapter against the idea that God is quick to destruction but slow to mercy. Additionally, Hitchcock posits that Paul's words about the Jews in this chapter teach the danger of abusing one's religious privileges and how dreadful it is to be abandoned by God. Hitchcock has noted on the first page that the sermon was delivered in Conway in May 1825. Edward Hitchcock unnumbered sermon, "Exposition of Romans XI Chapter," 1825 June Edward Hitchcock unnumbered sermon, 1825 August Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A sermon by Edward Hitchcock discussing the importance of gathering together socially for religious events beyond just the Sabbath. Hitchcock provides examples from scripture that he believes supports the idea that Christians are expected to participate in religious gatherings during the week, then lists some arguments commonly given against this idea, refuting each one. He ends with some inferences that can be drawn from the discussion of this topic, such as that religion tends to decline in the church because people think if they go to weekly services they do not need to attend to religion in other ways and the reasons why weekday religious meetings often lead to conversions. Hebrew 10:25 is quoted. Hitchcock has noted the dates and locations where he delivered this sermon on the first page. Edward Hitchcock unnumbered sermon, 1825 August Edward Hitchcock unnumbered sermon, 1825 August Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A sermon by Edward Hitchcock discussing Jesus' words in Matthew 16:24 instructing others to "deny himself and take up his cross and follow me." Hitchcock say this is one of the most misunderstood lines of the scriptures and explains in the sermon some of the ways in which this is commonly misunderstood. He then goes on to clarity what denying oneself and taking up the cross actually does mean. He explains that the true meaning of this part of the scriptures is being ready to sacrifice one's life in defense of the gospel, resisting unholy tendencies in one's human nature, holding firm to Christian principles despite the influence of the earthly world, and remaining true to one's religious principles even when surrounded by irreligious friends. Hitchcock ends with a few final remarks on what can be learned from this topic. Hitchcock has noted the dates and locations where he delivered this sermon on the first page. Edward Hitchcock unnumbered sermon, 1825 August Emily Dickinson letter to Charles H. Clark Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886 Emily Dickinson letter to Charles H. Clark
