Edward Hitchcock sermon no. 241, "The beam to be first cast out of our own eye," 1824 May
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| Creator | Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 |
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| Title | Edward Hitchcock sermon no. 241, "The beam to be first cast out of our own eye," 1824 May |
| Dates | 1824-05 |
| Abstract | A sermon by Edward Hitchcock discussing Matthew 7:5 and the idea that those who cast judgment on others should not do so until they are without sin themselves. He explains that it is hypocritical to censure others while one is guilty of the same or other sins, and stresses the importance of self-examination to determine whether or not one can rightly cast judgment upon another. Hitchcock posits that the numerous judgments of the world are the result of men not performing self-examination and being blind to their own failings, that Christians may not call out sinners because they see that they are guilty as well, and emphasizes the importance of living a holy life. Hitchcock has noted the date and location where he delivered this sermon as well as Bible chapters and hymns related to the sermon on the first page. |
| Physical Description | 1 item (16 pages) |
| Languages | English |
| Place of Creation | Massachusetts |
| Genre | Sermons |
| Subject | Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 – Sermons |
| Subject | Sermons, American – Massachusetts – 19th century |
| Subject | Hypocrisy – Religious aspects – Christianity – Sermons |
| Subject | Sin – Christianity – Sermons |
| Part of | Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers |
| Finding Aid | View the finding aid for this item's collection |
| Repository | Amherst College Archives & Special Collections |
| Shelf Location | Box 8 Folder 11 |
| Rights | Public Domain: This material has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. While Amherst College Archives & Special Collections claims no rights or authority over this material, we do ask that any publication or use of this material cite the Archives & Special Collections at Amherst College as the source of the images and the repository where the original documents can be found. |