All Items 5 Collection 1 Archives & Special Collections 5 Contributor 1 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 5 Topic 7 Christianity 5 Religious awakening 5 Outlines, syllabi, etc. 3 Sermons 3 Religion 2 Revivals 2 Missions 1 show more 2 show fewer Part Of 1 Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers 5 Genre 3 Notes 5 Outlines (documents) 3 Sermons 3 Subject 6 Religious awakening – Christianity 5 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 – Sermons 3 Sermons – Outlines, syllabi, etc. 3 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 – Religion 2 Revivals 2 Missions 1 show more 1 show fewer Edward Hitchcock sermon notes Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 Sermon notes by Edward Hitchcock quoting John 12:8 and reflecting on the question of when Jesus Christ is specially present, listing revivals throughout history that indicate Christ's presence. He ends with remarks about what these revivals demonstrate, suggesting that Amherst College is in a state of revival at present and urging special exertions to honor Christ. Edward Hitchcock sermon notes Edward Hitchcock sermon notes, 1836 April Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 Sermon notes by Edward Hitchcock for a sermon delivered at Amherst College in April 1836. The notes quote John 12:35 and posit that there are few opportunities for religious improvement in the world, which Hitchcock seeks to prove by discussing the history of revivals and the effects of revivals. A brief timeline of times of great religious awakening is included. Edward Hitchcock sermon notes, 1836 April Edward Hitchcock sermon notes, 1839 April Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 Sermon notes by Edward Hitchcock for a sermon delivered at Amherst College in April 1839 and again in June 1842, discussing revivals of religion. Hitchcock outlines a history of revivals of spirit, the effects of these revivals on Christians and the unconverted, and a discussion of the duration of revivals. He remarks that a revival or religious spirit is often accompanied by anxiety for the impenitent and that one must check their good feelings about a revival when remembering how many remain unaffected. Joel 2:28 is quoted. Edward Hitchcock sermon notes, 1839 April Effects of a revival Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A scrap of a note by Edward Hitchcock discussing revivals, especially the effects of a revival on Christians and on impenitent people. Effects of a revival Connection between missions and revivals especially in college Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A brief note, possibly for a lecture, by Edward Hitchcock discussing the connection between missions and revivals. He asks rhetorically how one can best promote the cause of missions and claims that a revival of religion is the best way. The item is annotated, "College Feby 1852." Connection between missions and revivals especially in college
