All Items 1 Collection 1 Archives & Special Collections 1 Contributor 1 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 1 Location 1 Massachusetts 1 Topic 5 Christianity 1 Failure (Psychology) 1 Religious aspects 1 Sermons 1 Sermons, American 1 Part Of 1 Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers 1 Genre 1 Sermons 1 Subject 3 Failure (Psychology) – Religious aspects – Christianity – Sermons 1 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 – Sermons 1 Sermons, American – Massachusetts – 19th century 1 Edward Hitchcock sermon no. 87, "Neglect of precious Opportunities," 1822 January Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A sermon by Edward Hitchcock discussing the cycle of people realizing their failures, vowing to be better Christians, and yet continuing to fail and place worldly concerns above heavenly concerns. Hitchcock also discusses this concept as it specifically relates to times during which there is a revival of religion. I Kings 20:40 is quoted. Hitchcock has noted on the first page the date and location where he delivered this sermon as well as Bible chapters and hymns related to the sermon. Edward Hitchcock sermon no. 87, "Neglect of precious Opportunities," 1822 January
