Edward Hitchcock sermon no. 261, "Aggravations & Alleviations of affliction to those whose friends have died at a distance," 1824 September 19

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Title:
Edward Hitchcock sermon no. 261, "Aggravations & Alleviations of affliction to those whose friends have died at a distance," 1824 September 19
Description:
A sermon by Edward Hitchcock discussing how one feels after a friend dies far away. Hitchcock goes into detail about what aspects of this type of loss are especially difficult and also what aspects can alleviate the pain over this type of loss. 2 Samuel 18:33 is quoted. Hitchcock has noted the date and location where he delivered this sermon as well as Bible chapters and hymns related to the sermon on the first page.
Creator:
Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864
Date:
[ca. September 19, 1824]
Format:
Manuscripts
Genre:
Sermons
Location:
Amherst College Archives & Special Collections
Box 8 Folder 14 (shelf locator)
Collection (local):
Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers
Subjects:
Hitchcock, Edward--1793-1864--Sermons
Sermons, American--Massachusetts--1800--1899
Death--Religious aspects--Christianity--Sermons
Bereavement--Religious aspects--Christianity--Sermons
Places:
Massachusetts
Extent:
1 item (16 pages)
Link to Item:
http://acdc.amherst.edu/view/asc:65950
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Place of origin:
Massachusetts
Language:
English