Edward Hitchcock sermon no. 189, "Duties of Children," 1823 October

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Creator	Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864
Title	Edward Hitchcock sermon no. 189, "Duties of Children," 1823 October
Dates	1823-10
Abstract	A sermon by Edward Hitchcock on the duties of children in religion. Hitchcock reminds children to be grateful to their Sunday school teachers and to act as their teachers instruct them. He also reminds children that they should avoid bad company, should not lie, should obey their parents, and should pray to God. He also explains that children have an everlasting soul and that they too will die someday. 1 John 2:12 is quoted. Hitchcock has noted the date and location where he delivered the 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	Children's sermons
Part of	Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers
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Repository	Amherst College Archives & Special Collections
Shelf Location	Box 8 Folder 2
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