Edward Hitchcock sermon no. 248, "Persuasives to Early Piety," 1824 October

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Creator	Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864
Title	Edward Hitchcock sermon no. 248, "Persuasives to Early Piety," 1824 October
Dates	1824-10
Abstract	A sermon by Edward Hitchcock directed towards the youth in his congregation, emphasizing the importance that young people seek out God. Hitchcock uses the recent death of a young member of the community to impress upon his listeners the uncertainty of life. Hitchcock details the ways that young people should seek God, such as with sincerity, with a willingness to sacrifice, and perseveringly. He then goes on to give reasons why it is easier for young people to seek God and live a holy life, including that young people are freer from worldly cares than adults, their religious sensibilites are stronger, and their habits of sin are less entrenched, among other reasons. Proverbs 8:17 is quoted. Hitchcock has noted the date and location where he delivered this sermon on the first page.
Physical Description	1 item (16 pages) + 1 laid-in leaf, The detached leaf is inserted between pages 10 and 11.
Languages	English
Place of Creation	Massachusetts
Genre	Sermons
Subject	Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 – Sermons
Subject	Sermons, American – Massachusetts – 19th century
Subject	Christian youth – Religious life
Subject	Christian children – Religious life
Part of	Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers
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Repository	Amherst College Archives & Special Collections
Shelf Location	Box 8 Folder 12
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