All Items 2 Collection 1 Archives & Special Collections 2 Contributor 1 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 2 Location 1 Massachusetts 2 Topic 7 Christian youth 2 Religious life 2 Sermons 2 Sermons, American 2 Christianity 1 Parenting 1 Religious aspects 1 show more 2 show fewer Part Of 1 Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers 2 Genre 1 Sermons 2 Subject 4 Christian youth – Religious life – Sermons 2 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 – Sermons 2 Sermons, American – Massachusetts – 19th century 2 Parenting – Religious aspects – Christianity – Sermons 1 Edward Hitchcock unnumbered sermon, 1839 May Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A sermon by Edward Hitchcock discussing the effects of a young man's sinfulness upon his parents, and speaks metaphorically about children "murdering" their parents through their own sins. He lists several behaviors in the hypothetical son that cause distress to his parents, such as embracing religious error and neglecting personal religion. Hitchcock then addresses the youths in his congregation directly and urges them to consider their conduct and its effect on their parents. Hitchcock indicates the sermon was rewritten in 1846 and it contains many edits and additions. Hitchcock has noted the dates and locations where he delivered this sermon on the inside cover and last page. Edward Hitchcock unnumbered sermon, 1839 May Edward Hitchcock sermon no. 111, "Instruction of Children," 1822 June Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 Edward Hitchcock's sermon on the special role parents play in setting their children and families on the path to virtue and piety and what exactly children should be taught. The sermon was based on Proverbs 22:6. According to Hitchcock's notes, the the sermon was delivered only once. Edward Hitchcock sermon no. 111, "Instruction of Children," 1822 June
