Edward Hitchcock sermon no. 70, "Rights of God," 1821 September

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Creator	Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864
Title	Edward Hitchcock sermon no. 70, "Rights of God," 1821 September
Dates	1821-09
Abstract	A sermon by Edward Hitchcock on the concept of what God has a right to do. Hitchcock delves into what rights God has relating to the universe as a whole, as well as his rights as they relate to humans. These include the right to make giving glory to God "the ultimate object of all his works" and the right to give humans free will, among other rights. Samuel 3:18 is quoted. Hitchcock has noted on the first page the dates and locations where he delivered this sermon as well as Bible chapters and hymns related to the sermon.
Physical Description	1 items (38 pages) + 1 laid-in leaf, The additional leaf is a detached note inserted between pages 18 and 19 of the booklet.
Languages	English
Place of Creation	Massachusetts
Genre	Sermons
Subject	Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 – Sermons
Subject	Sermons, American – Massachusetts – 19th century
Subject	Providence and government of God – Christianity – Sermons
Part of	Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers
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Repository	Amherst College Archives & Special Collections
Shelf Location	Box 6 Folder 10
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