Sermon notes by Edward Hitchcock on “the state of religion in Europe” according to his observations in the summer of 1850. He briefly discusses the state of various religious sects, churches, cathedrals, and relics in various places, including Scotland, England, Wales, Sweden, Germany, Belgium, France, and Switzerland. One early religious observation ranks the Free Church of Scotland as the most spiritual of religious groups, and Hitchcock concludes with remarks supporting the ideals of missionary work and suggests more of such work is needed in Europe, particularly in Paris. Hitchcock has written that the notes are for the College Monthly Concert in November 1850, and has written related hymns on the inside cover.
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