Edward Hitchcock sermon no. 114, "Advantages of Charity," 1822 May

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Creator	Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864
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
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