Edward Hitchcock sermon no. 259, "Progress of the Christian towards heaven," 1824 March 7

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Creator	Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864
Title	Edward Hitchcock sermon no. 259, "Progress of the Christian towards heaven," 1824 March 7
Dates	1824-03-07
Abstract	A sermon by Edward Hitchcock comparing the word of God to a seed that implants in men's hearts. Hitchcock discusses this concept in relation to the parable about the seeds that were planted on different types of ground, and only those planted on good soil grew. He discusses the implantation of the word of God in men's hearts, its growth, and its harvest, which is death. Job 5:26 is quoted. Hitchcock has noted the dates and locations 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	Sower (Parable) – Sermons
Part of	Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers
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Repository	Amherst College Archives & Special Collections
Shelf Location	Box 8 Folder 14
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