All Items 14 Collection 1 Archives & Special Collections 14 Contributor 5 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 14 Amherst College 2 Amherst College. Antivenenean Society 1 Macknight, James, 1721-1800 1 Massachusetts Temperance Convention 1 Location 1 Massachusetts 1 Topic 10 Temperance 14 Political and social views 12 Alcoholism 2 Sermons 2 Sermons, American 2 Biblical teaching 1 Liquor laws 1 Outlines, syllabi, etc. 1 Religion 1 Societies, etc. 1 show more 5 show fewer Part Of 1 Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers 14 Genre 5 Notes 9 Lecture notes 3 Lists (document genres) 2 Sermons 2 Resolutions 1 Subject 12 Temperance 14 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 – Political and social views 12 Alcoholism 2 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 – Sermons 2 Amherst College – Religion 1 Amherst College – Societies, etc. 1 Liquor laws 1 Macknight, James, 1721-1800. A new literal translation from the original Greek of all the apostolical epistles: with a commentary and notes philological, critical, explanatory, and practical, to which is added A history of the life of the Apostle Paul 1 Massachusetts Temperance Convention 1 Sermons, American – Massachusetts – 19th century 1 Sermons, American – Outlines, syllabi, etc. 1 Temperance – Biblical teaching 1 show more 7 show fewer Edward Hitchcock incomplete sermon on temperance Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 An incomplete sermon by Edward Hitchcock about temperance. Hitchcock writes about the need for strictness in temperance, claiming that without complete adherence to temperance one risks falling into an intemperate and indulgent life. Edward Hitchcock incomplete sermon on temperance Edward Hitchcock sermon notes, 1850 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 Sermon notes by Edward Hitchcock referencing 2 Chronicles 30:21 and discussing the concept of religious revivals. He includes instructions to himself to describe the religious feeling at Amherst College and revivals of religious feeling there. He also describes the temperance movement at Amherst College. Hitchcock has noted at the top of the sermon that he preached this at a Baptist Church in Cirencester, England in 1850. Edward Hitchcock sermon notes, 1850 Argument for temperance Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 Notes by Edward Hitchcock explaining the concept of temperance and arguing for people to practice temperance. Hitchcock draws his arguments from the Bible, from chemistry and physiology, and from his own inference. He lists potential objections and refutes these objections. Argument for temperance Edward Hitchcock notes on temperance Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 Notes by Edward Hitchcock on temperance. On the first page, Hitchcock has quoted a passage from James Macknight's text, "A New Literal Translation from the Original Greek, of all the Apostolical Epistles" discussing Romans 14:21. On the second page, Hitchcock has listed arguments for total abstinence from alcoholic beverages. Edward Hitchcock notes on temperance Edward Hitchcock notes for a meeting on a new liquor law Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 Notes by Edward Hitchcock for a meeting on a new liquor law. Hitchcock has written at the head of the first page, "Meeting to consider what duties devolve upon us in relation to the new law of the state called the liquor law." Hitchcock describes the different parts of the law, which outlaws the sale of liquor aside from for medicinal, chemical, and mechanical uses. He writes what the various pentalties are for breaking the law, and notes the date it will go into effect. Additionally, Hitchcock writes notes to himself to give an account of the Massachusetts Temperance Convention and to read several resolves which passed. Edward Hitchcock notes for a meeting on a new liquor law Edward Hitchcock notes reflecting on a temperance convention Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 Notes by Edward Hitchcock reflecting on his experience at a temperance convention, possibly in Boston in 1835 or Worcester in 1833. He notes that he feels thankful for the hard work done thus far and is more deeply convinced than ever that the movement is an important one and must be continued. Edward Hitchcock notes reflecting on a temperance convention Edward Hitchcock notes on motives for temperance Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 Incomplete notes by Edward Hitchcock listing different motives for living a temperate life and providing explanations for those motives. The first item in the list is missing and part of the second reason listed is illegible. Hitchcock claims that chemistry, physiology, morality, and religion all favor temperance, that practicing temperance sets a good example, and that abstaining from alcohol increases happiness. Edward Hitchcock notes on motives for temperance Scientific & exigetic errors of the temperance reformation Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 Notes by Edward Hitchcock enumerating scientific and exegetic errors of the temperance reformation. Hitchcock lists errors that have been made and errors that have yet to be eradicated. He also includes a note about a theory by a "Prof. Emmons" (possibly the geologist Ebenezer Emmons) on page 222 of an 1851 publication. Scientific & exigetic errors of the temperance reformation Edward Hitchcock lecture notes on temperance Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 Notes by Edward Hitchcock apparently intended for an address to a group of people on the subject of temperance. Hitchcock discusses his own history with the temperance movement, laments what appears to be a loss of momentum for the movement, and stresses the need to continue the fight for total abstinence from alcohol, suggesting the distribution of literature about temperance as a key part of the movement's success. Edward Hitchcock lecture notes on temperance Edward Hitchcock lecture notes on temperance, 1848 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 Notes by Edward Hitchcock for an address to the County Temperance Society at Northampton on the subject of temperance. Hitchcock stresses that temperance benefits people from every age and class and should therefore be supported by those from every age and class. He then gives reasons why temperance should be supported, and also briefly mentions motivations for opposition. Edward Hitchcock lecture notes on temperance, 1848 Edward Hitchcock notes on drunkenness Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 Notes by Edward Hitchcock positing that the blame for drunkenness should lay on those who overindulge rather than on the existence of liquors. He likens liquor to fire and poison, claiming that people use them in appropriate ways and not for their own destruction. He says drunkenness and damage resulting from it is the fault of those who cannot control their drinking, not the fault of drink itself. On the verso is some crossed out writing that appears to be about Franklin County and the town of Deerfield. Edward Hitchcock notes on drunkenness Edward Hitchcock notes on temperance Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 Notes by Edward Hitchcock discussing a history of temperance, the formation of temperance societies, and National Temperance Conventions. The notes appear to be intended for a lecture or speech. Hitchcock emphasizes the pledge to abstain from all alcohol, including wine, beer, and cider, and stresses the importance of this pledge to the temperance cause. Notes to himself on anecdotes to share and passages to read are included throughout. Edward Hitchcock notes on temperance Edward Hitchcock notes on temperance and science Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 Notes by Edward Hitchcock discussing scientific arguments for abstaining from wine, beer, and cider. Hitchcock notes that it is generally accepted that the temperance movement requires abstaining from liquors, but he says some men maintain that the alcohol in wine, beer, and cider is somehow different. Hitchcock discusses the scientific reasons why this is not true, and refutes the arguments against abstaining from all these beverages. He additionally refutes arguments against temperance that cite the Bible's treatment of wine. Edward Hitchcock notes on temperance and science Antivenenean Society resolutions regarding Edward Hitchcock Amherst College. Antivenenean Society Undated resolutions adopted in memory of Edward Hitchcock, recognizing his work for the Cause of Temperance. The document is unsigned; it has been inferred that it was created by the Antivenenean Society of Amherst College. Antivenenean Society resolutions regarding Edward Hitchcock
