Edward Hitchcock sermon no. 35, "Reasons why God spares the Wicked," 1821 January

Item Information

Title:
Edward Hitchcock sermon no. 35, "Reasons why God spares the Wicked," 1821 January
Description:
A sermon by Edward Hitchcock in which Hitchcock discusses the reasons why God does not kill wicked people. Hitchcock explains it is because God can show his mercy and power this way, and can use the wicked to further his overall plan for the world. Job 21:7 is quoted. Hitchcock has noted on the first page the date and location where he delivered this sermon as well as Bible chapters and hymns related to the sermon.
Creator:
Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864
Date:
[ca. January 1821]
Format:
Manuscripts
Genre:
Sermons
Location:
Amherst College Archives & Special Collections
Box 6 Folder 5 (shelf locator)
Collection (local):
Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers
Subjects:
Hitchcock, Edward--1793-1864--Sermons
Sermons, American--Massachusetts--1800--1899
God (Christianity)--Mercy--Sermons
Places:
Massachusetts
Extent:
1 item (24 pages)
Link to Item:
http://acdc.amherst.edu/view/asc:65018
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Place of origin:
Massachusetts
Language:
English
Notes (object):
An additional piece of paper has been attached to the bottom of the final page to accomodate the length of the sermon.