All Items 4 Collection 1 Archives & Special Collections 4 Contributor 3 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 4 Eastman, David, 1840-1876 1 Harris, Samuel, 1814-1899 1 Location 2 Massachusetts 4 Conway (Mass.) 1 Topic 7 Ordination sermons 4 Sermons 4 Installation sermons 2 Appointment, call, and election 1 Bishops 1 Clergy 1 Religious life and customs 1 show more 2 show fewer Part Of 1 Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers 4 Genre 1 Sermons 4 Subject 8 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 – Sermons 4 Ordination sermons – Massachusetts – 19th century 4 Installation sermons – Massachusetts – 19th century 2 Bishops 1 Clergy – Appointment, call, and election – Massachusetts 1 Conway (Mass.) – Religious life and customs – Sermons 1 Eastman, David, 1840-1876 1 Harris, Samuel, 1814-1899 1 show more 3 show fewer Edward Hitchcock ordination sermon for David Eastman, 1840 February 12 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A sermon by Edward Hitchcock prepared for the ordination of David Eastman, Amherst College class of 1835, at the parish in Leverett. Hitchcock discusses potential causes of division between a minister and his people, noting that there are differing opinions on how best to approach things such as the abolition of slavery, the promotion of temperance, and whether an organization outside the church should handle mission work. Hitchcock explains that if a minister takes a side on these issues, members of his congregation who disagree may be angry and try to have him dismissed, but if he does nothing other people may be angry. He cautions his listeners against this, and lists what a minister's rights are in regard to this topic. According to Hitchcock, a minister has a right to his opinion, his people have a right to know what that opinion is, the minister has a right to address these topics in preaching as long as he does not do so in place of preaching the Gospel, he has a right to advocate for his position, and has a right to bring speakers on these subjects to the pulpit. Hitchcock summarizes that minister and congregation should be united in their goal of the saving of souls, even if their opinions on the subjects mentioned differ. Edward Hitchcock ordination sermon for David Eastman, 1840 February 12 Edward Hitchcock ordination and installation sermon, 1843 March 1 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A sermon by Edward Hitchcock delivered at the ordination of several different ministers throughout Western Massachusetts. Hitchcock has written the information about whose ordinations this sermon was delivered at and the dates of delivery, between 1843 and 1860, on a sheet of paper attached to the front cover and on an internal page. The main subject of the sermon is the idea that a minister's primary object in taking on the role of pastor is the eternal salvation of all of his hearers. Hitchcock then discusses what a minister must do to strive towards this goal, including the preaching of the Gospel, pastoral visitation and unrelenting evangelization, a dedication to earnest prayer, and being an example to his congregation by living a holy life. Different additions throughout the sermons include portions meant for the ordination or installation of one particular individual. Edward Hitchcock ordination and installation sermon, 1843 March 1 Edward Hitchcock ordination sermon for [Samuel] Harris, 1841 December 22 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A sermon by Edward Hitchcock prepared for the ordination of [Samuel] Harris at the parish in Conway. Hitchcock explains to the congregation what he has told Harris to expect from them, saying that they are an affectionate congregation, will not place too many demands upon Harris, are very pious, and their financial support is sufficient. Hitchcock then reminisces about his time as the minister at Conway, regretting that he was not able to be more faithful. He says this ordination is an opportunity for the Conway congregation to flourish and encourages the people to not waste time in building a relationship with their new pastor. Edward Hitchcock ordination sermon for [Samuel] Harris, 1841 December 22 Edward Hitchcock ordination and installation sermon, 1844 June 19 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A sermon by Edward Hitchcock delivered at the ordination and installation of several different ministers throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut: Asa Mann in Hardwick, Massachusetts; Henry B. Smith in West Granville, Massachusetts; William Smith in Warren, Massachusetts; and William Vaill in Somers, Connecticut. Hitchcock has written the information about whose ordinations and installations this sermons was delivered at and the dates of delivery, between 1844 and 1850, on the first page. The main subject of this sermon is a consideration of the line from 1 Timothy 3:1 that a bishop "desireth a good work." Hitchcock discusses the difference in meaning between the word "bishop" as it is used in the scriptures and the word bishop as it was thought of in Hitchcock's time. Hitchcock claims a bishop was one who preached the gospel, and had no authority over other ministers. He explains several things he considers deficiencies in European churches and the European approach to the office of bishop, and then explains how the work of a bishop should be done to make it "a good work." Hitchcock emphasizes that a bishop should strive not only to make every man a Christian, but to make every man a perfect Christian. He also discusses his own return to pastoral duty and some challenges he has encountered in his return. Edward Hitchcock ordination and installation sermon, 1844 June 19
