All Items 5 Collection 2 Archives & Special Collections 5 Emily Dickinson Collection 1 Contributor 3 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 4 Clark, Charles H. 1 Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886 1 Location 1 Massachusetts 4 Topic 11 Sermons 4 Sermons, American 4 Religious aspects 3 Christianity 2 Christian life 1 Correspondence 1 Health 1 Minerals 1 Poets, American 1 Religion and science 1 War 1 show more 6 show fewer Part Of 2 Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers 4 Emily Dickinson Collection 1 Genre 2 Sermons 4 Correspondence 1 mods.shelfLocator 1 Box 9 Folder 7 5 Edward Hitchcock unnumbered sermon, 1859 April 10 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A sermon by Edward Hitchcock discussing the concept of illness. Hitchcock describes what he believes a sickroom should look like and what it should contain, and then lists several religious lessons he recently learned while he was ill. He writes that sickness makes people more grateful to others, gives people a better idea of the possible suffering in the afterlife, and makes people realize they are dependent upon God's intervention. He also says that illness makes people realize the importance of the doctrine of Christ's humanity, makes them understand that laboring for the Lord is a privilege, gives people an opportunity to consider their own eternal fate, and makes one particularly interested in the change that is death. Psalm 41:3 is quoted. Hitchcock has noted the dates and locations where he delivered this sermon on the first page. Edward Hitchcock unnumbered sermon, 1859 April 10 Edward Hitchcock unnumbered sermon, 1846 May 3 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A sermon by Edward Hitchcock discussing war and how it relates to Christianity. Hitchcock claims that the origin of all wars lies in men's evil passions. He explains the costs of war, such as private misery caused by deaths, negative effects on public morals, disrupted education, and national debts. Hitchcock goes on to discuss things he believes can prevent war, such as the prevalence of Christianity, changing false public perceptions, better communication and connectedness between nations, and public opposition to war. However, he notes that he does not believe universal peace between nations will come until Jesus Christ returns and unites all nations in one brotherhood. James 4:1-3 is quoted. Hitchcock has noted on the first page that the sermon was delivered at Amherst College on May 3, 1846 and again in November 1855. Edward Hitchcock unnumbered sermon, 1846 May 3 Edward Hitchcock unnumbered sermon, 1846 July Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A sermon by Edward Hitchcock discussing different types of human character. Hitchcock uses the science of mineralogy to illustrate his topic, using terms and examples of minerals to describe the different types of characters. He lists ten different characters, claiming the entirely transparent character is best, which is to say the person who acts and thinks just as he seems to and does not hide anything or deceive in any way. Hitchcock ends the sermon with three summarizing points: first, that these examples should demonstrate the need for caution in judging someone's character, second, that his examples should demonstrate Christian sanctification, and third, how important it is to have a perfectly guileless character to be successful and useful. John 2:47 is quoted. Hitchcock has noted on the first page that the sermon was delivered at Amherst College in July 1846. Edward Hitchcock unnumbered sermon, 1846 July Edward Hitchcock unnumbered sermon, 1847 May 23 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A sermon by Edward Hitchcock discussing moral sublimity. Hitchcock claims that Christians are the most morally sublime of all mankind, and discusses several reasons for this in depth. Some of Hitchcock's evidence for Christian moral sublimity is a comparison of the way that men with and without religion face suffering, the way these two groups regard their enemies, and the differing ways they endure death. Hitchcock essentially states that because Christians know their trials must be sent by God for a reason and because they are motivated by their desire to serve God they are the most morally sublime. Philippians 1:21 is quoted. Hitchcock has noted the dates and locations where he delivered this sermon on the first page. Edward Hitchcock unnumbered sermon, 1847 May 23 Emily Dickinson letter to Charles H. Clark Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886 Emily Dickinson letter to Charles H. Clark
