Edward Hitchcock sermon no. 114, "Advantages of Charity," 1822 May
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Creator | Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 |
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Title | Edward Hitchcock sermon no. 114, "Advantages of Charity," 1822 May |
Dates | 1822-05-30 |
Abstract | Edward Hitchcock's sermon on charitable works, based on Proverbs 11: 25 - "The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself." Hitchcock notes that reciprocation acts in almost every part of the physical world as well as the moral world. He enumerates some of the benefits returned in this world and beyond to the "liberal soul" who performs acts of charity for the right motives. |
Notes | The finding aid gives the title of this sermon incorrectly as "Advantages of Chastity." |
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 | Benevolence – Religious aspects – Christianity – Sermons |
Subject | Christian stewardship – 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 7 Folder 5 |
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. |