Edward Hitchcock sermon no. 259, "Progress of the Christian towards heaven," 1824 March 7
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Creator | Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 |
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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 |
Finding Aid | View the finding aid for this item's collection |
Repository | Amherst College Archives & Special Collections |
Shelf Location | Box 8 Folder 14 |
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