Henry Melville Jackson Sermons, 1874-1890.

Collection Number: 03065

Collection Title: Henry Melville Jackson Sermons, 1874-1890.

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Size	3.0 feet of linear shelf space (approximately 350 items)
Abstract	Henry Melville Jackson (1849-1900) was an Episcopal clergyman and rector of Grace Church, Richmond, Va., 1876-1891, who became bishop coadjutor of Alabama in 1891. The collection includes sermons Jackson wrote when he was rector of Grace Church (Episcopal) in Richmond, Va.
Creator	Jackson, Henry Melville, 1849-1900.
Language	English

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Preferred Citation: [Identification of item], in the Henry Melville Jackson Sermons, #3065, Southern Historical Collection, The Wilson Library, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Acquisitions Information: Received from Bessie Melville Jackson of Richmond, Va., September 1954.

Additional Descriptive Resources: A copy of the original finding aid for this collection is filed in folder 1.

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Henry Melville Jackson (1849-1900), native of Leesburg, Va., was an Episcopal clergyman. He was educated at the Virginia Military Institute and the Theological Seminary at Alexandria, Va. He was ordained deacon in 1873 and priest in 1874, by Bishop Johns at Wytheville, Va. He had parishes in Virginia and South Carolina and went to Grace Church, Richmond, Va., in 1876. He was consecrated in 1891 and served as bishop coadjutor of Alabama in 1891. He was sometime editor of the Southern Pulpit and on the staff of the Southern Churchman.

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The collection includes sermons written by Henry Melville Jackson while he was rector of Grace Church (Episcopal) in Richmond, Va.

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Arrangement: Sermons are arranged chronologically.

Folder 1	Original finding aid #03065, Series: "Henry Melville Jackson Sermons, 1874-1890 and undated." Folder 1
	Sermons #03065, Series: "Henry Melville Jackson Sermons, 1874-1890 and undated." Folder 1 Includes "For Ye Are Bought with a Price," "God Our Sufficiency," "Man in the Image of God," "Infant Baptism," "Repentance."
Folder 2	Sermons #03065, Series: "Henry Melville Jackson Sermons, 1874-1890 and undated." Folder 2 Includes "Entry into Jerusalem, Palm Sunday," "Thief on His Cross," "Easter Sermon," "What is Your Life," and "Trinity Sunday."
Folder 3	Sermons #03065, Series: "Henry Melville Jackson Sermons, 1874-1890 and undated." Folder 3 Includes "The Duty of the Church to the Poor," "The Danger of Trifling with Temptation," "Relation of Christians to the World," "The Power of the Cross," and "The Work of Salvation."
Folder 4	Sermons #03065, Series: "Henry Melville Jackson Sermons, 1874-1890 and undated." Folder 4 Includes "Freedom by Truth," "Ingratitude," "Advent Sermon," "The Soul," and "The Worship of God."
Folder 5	Sermons #03065, Series: "Henry Melville Jackson Sermons, 1874-1890 and undated." Folder 5 Includes "Fasting: An Ash Wednesday Sermon," "The Final Judgement," "The Christian Sacrifice," "The Resurrection," and "The Gospel Invitation."
Folder 6	Sermons #03065, Series: "Henry Melville Jackson Sermons, 1874-1890 and undated." Folder 6 Includes "Peter's Effort to Walk upon the Sea," "Liturgical Preaching," "Christ: Our Example," "The Value of the Soul," and "The Lord's Supper."
Folder 7	Sermons #03065, Series: "Henry Melville Jackson Sermons, 1874-1890 and undated." Folder 7 Includes "Man's Great Ruin and Relief," "The Beginner's Difficulties," "The Responsibility of Knowledge," "The Church: A Temple," and "An Introductory Sermon."
Folder 8	Sermons #03065, Series: "Henry Melville Jackson Sermons, 1874-1890 and undated." Folder 8 Includes "Improvidence," "Christ Our Righteousness," "The Mission Work of the Church," "The New Law of Love," and "The New Stewardship."
Folder 9	Sermons #03065, Series: "Henry Melville Jackson Sermons, 1874-1890 and undated." Folder 9 Includes "The Angel's Song," "The Visit of Wise Men," "Practical Atheism," "Self Complacency," and "Faith."
Folder 10	Sermons #03065, Series: "Henry Melville Jackson Sermons, 1874-1890 and undated." Folder 10 Includes "Conference," "Prayer," "Almsgiving," "Moral Importance," and "Conscience."
Folder 11	Sermons #03065, Series: "Henry Melville Jackson Sermons, 1874-1890 and undated." Folder 11 Includes "Epistles," "The Substitution of Human Remedies," "The Expediency," "Christ, the Way, the Truth, and the Life," and "Personal Character."
Folder 12	Sermons #03065, Series: "Henry Melville Jackson Sermons, 1874-1890 and undated." Folder 12 Includes "The Almost Christians," "Terms of Admission," "St. Peter's Reasons," "On the Choice of God or Mammon," and "A Charity Sermon."
Folder 13	Sermons #03065, Series: "Henry Melville Jackson Sermons, 1874-1890 and undated." Folder 13 Includes "The Hope of the Holy Scripture," "The Reflection of Knowledge," "The Broad Way," "The Narrow Way," and "The Suffering of an Apostle."
Folder 14	Sermons #03065, Series: "Henry Melville Jackson Sermons, 1874-1890 and undated." Folder 14 Includes "The Spiritual Exposition," "The Human Will Harmonized with the Divine," "The Superiority fo Faith," "The Value of Love," and "Peace."
Folder 15	Sermons #03065, Series: "Henry Melville Jackson Sermons, 1874-1890 and undated." Folder 15 Includes "Our Interception," "Waiting upon God," "Paying Vows," "Moderation," and "A Member of the Community."
Folder 16	Sermons #03065, Series: "Henry Melville Jackson Sermons, 1874-1890 and undated." Folder 16 Includes "The [?] as an Individual," "The Descent," "The Marriage Feast," "Interpretation," and "Church Work."
Folder 17	Sermons #03065, Series: "Henry Melville Jackson Sermons, 1874-1890 and undated." Folder 17 Includes "Indecision," "Sabbath," "The Supper of the Lamb," "The Vine," and "The End Attained by Effort."
Folder 18	Sermons #03065, Series: "Henry Melville Jackson Sermons, 1874-1890 and undated." Folder 18 Includes "Law of Development," "Thanksgiving Sermon," "Parable of the Fig Tree," "Antecedent Probability," and "The Angel's Song 2."
Folder 19	Sermons #03065, Series: "Henry Melville Jackson Sermons, 1874-1890 and undated." Folder 19 Includes "The Heirship of Believers," "On Probation," "The Royal Invitation," "The Ministry of Reconciliation," and "On the Offeratory."
Folder 20	Sermons #03065, Series: "Henry Melville Jackson Sermons, 1874-1890 and undated." Folder 20 Includes "God's Compassion," "A Season of Communion with God," "Lost Opportunities," "Strength," and "The Divine Frugality."
Folder 21	Sermons #03065, Series: "Henry Melville Jackson Sermons, 1874-1890 and undated." Folder 21 Includes "Christ, The Fountain," "Life in a Risen Saviour," "Living for the Day," "A Mistaken Confidence," and "Life, A Subject of Consderation."
Folder 22	Sermons #03065, Series: "Henry Melville Jackson Sermons, 1874-1890 and undated." Folder 22 Includes "The Sin of Anannas," "An Orderly Service," "The Church's Final End," "The Internal Conflict," and "Experimental Knowledge."
Folder 23	Sermons #03065, Series: "Henry Melville Jackson Sermons, 1874-1890 and undated." Folder 23 Includes "Responsibilities of Parents," "Marvelous Unbelief," "Confessions of Sins," "A Night of Prayer," and "The Constant Presence of the Poor."
Folder 24	Sermons #03065, Series: "Henry Melville Jackson Sermons, 1874-1890 and undated." Folder 24 Includes "Witness Bearing," "The Higher Life," "The [Christians'] Elevation," "Joy," and "Faith Crystallizing in Action."
Folder 25	Sermons #03065, Series: "Henry Melville Jackson Sermons, 1874-1890 and undated." Folder 25 Includes "Series on the Lord's Prayer."
Folder 26	Sermons #03065, Series: "Henry Melville Jackson Sermons, 1874-1890 and undated." Folder 26 Includes "Forgiveness and Its Condition," "Series on the Lord's Prayer," "The Divine Condescension," and "Jephthah."
Folder 27	Sermons #03065, Series: "Henry Melville Jackson Sermons, 1874-1890 and undated." Folder 27 Includes "The Failure of a Life," "Christ the Light of the World," "Man's Indifference to the Sufferings of Christ," "Faith: The Basis of Life," and "Is Life Worth Living."
Folder 28	Sermons #03065, Series: "Henry Melville Jackson Sermons, 1874-1890 and undated." Folder 28 Includes "Three Estimates of Character," "The Touch of Faith," "The Jewish Nation," "The Ideal Man," and "Jesus Christ: The End of Creation."
Folder 29	Sermons #03065, Series: "Henry Melville Jackson Sermons, 1874-1890 and undated." Folder 29 Includes "Valve of Unity in Evidences," "The Indwelling Spirit," "Christ Exclusively," "Growth in Grace," and "The Secret and Source of Power in Religious Life."
Folder 30	Sermons #03065, Series: "Henry Melville Jackson Sermons, 1874-1890 and undated." Folder 30 Includes "A Defense of King David's Legacy of Blood," "Humanity Crowned," "Prayer Considered in the Light of Scientific Results," "The Hypocrite's Hope," and "The Deceitfulness of Sin."
Folder 31	Sermons #03065, Series: "Henry Melville Jackson Sermons, 1874-1890 and undated." Folder 31 Includes "Repression of God's Truth," "Resisting Temptation," "The Sacrifice of Christian Religion," and "The Credibility of the New Testament."
Folder 32	Sermons #03065, Series: "Henry Melville Jackson Sermons, 1874-1890 and undated." Folder 32 Includes "The Ministry of John the Baptist," "The Credibility of the New Testament," "A Christmas Sermon: No Room for Christ," "Two Ways of Planning a Life," and "God's Forgiveness."
Folder 33	Sermons #03065, Series: "Henry Melville Jackson Sermons, 1874-1890 and undated." Folder 33 Includes "Christ's Title," "The Faith of the Centurion," and "Lecture on Minor Prophets."
Folder 34	Sermons #03065, Series: "Henry Melville Jackson Sermons, 1874-1890 and undated." Folder 34 Includes "The Necessity and Importance of a Confession of Faith," "Minor Prophets," "The Hindrances to Confession," and "Christ's Offer and Man's Rejection of Life."
Folder 35	Sermons #03065, Series: "Henry Melville Jackson Sermons, 1874-1890 and undated." Folder 35 Includes "Delay," "Building on Faith," "The Sin of Unbelief," "The Beneficient Effects," and "The Feet of Jesus Annointed."
Folder 36	Sermons #03065, Series: "Henry Melville Jackson Sermons, 1874-1890 and undated." Folder 36 Includes "Joy in the Absent Lord," "One Talent," "No Need of an Intercessor," and "Drunkenness."
Folder 37	Sermons #03065, Series: "Henry Melville Jackson Sermons, 1874-1890 and undated." Folder 37 Includes "The Mystery of the Incarnation," "The Fleeting and the Abiding: A New Years Sermon," "Death Despoiled," "The Church's Increase," and "The Two Debtors."
Folder 38	Sermons #03065, Series: "Henry Melville Jackson Sermons, 1874-1890 and undated." Folder 38 Includes "The Love of Money," "Imperfect Faith," "St. Paul's Remembrances," "Forward: The Way of Obedience," and "The Gospel, a Fire."
Folder 39	Sermons #03065, Series: "Henry Melville Jackson Sermons, 1874-1890 and undated." Folder 39 Includes "Dayspring from on High," "The Church Temperance Society," "Nunc Dimittis," "The Decadence of Faith," and "Indecision."
Folder 40	Sermons #03065, Series: "Henry Melville Jackson Sermons, 1874-1890 and undated." Folder 40 Includes "Woman's Work in the Church," "The Adoration of the Magi," "Why Stand Ye Here All the Day Idle," "Haggai's Appeal for the Temple," and "Spiritual Decline."
Folder 41	Sermons #03065, Series: "Henry Melville Jackson Sermons, 1874-1890 and undated." Folder 41 Includes "Lectures on Epistles."
Folder 42	Sermons #03065, Series: "Henry Melville Jackson Sermons, 1874-1890 and undated." Folder 42 Includes "The Leper Healed," "Lectures on Epistles," "Parable of the Sower," and "The Birthright Sold."
Folder 43	Sermons #03065, Series: "Henry Melville Jackson Sermons, 1874-1890 and undated." Folder 43 Includes "Overcoming the World," "The Ascension," "Royalty and Priesthood," "Sin Finding out the Sinner," and "The Fate of Unbelievers."
Folder 44	Sermons #03065, Series: "Henry Melville Jackson Sermons, 1874-1890 and undated." Folder 44 Includes "Mt. Nebo," "The Christian Athlete," "The Tempest Stilled," "Respectful Neutrality," and "Unpardonable Sin."
Folder 45	Sermons #03065, Series: "Henry Melville Jackson Sermons, 1874-1890 and undated." Folder 45 Includes "The Power of the Resurrection," "Stephen the Deacon," "On Weekly Communion," "Experience, the Ground of Compassion," and "Incredible Things."
Folder 46	Sermons #03065, Series: "Henry Melville Jackson Sermons, 1874-1890 and undated." Folder 46 Includes "Past Feeling," "The Record of John," "Jehovah Saviour," "Standing by Faith," and "Bethal."
Folder 47	Sermons #03065, Series: "Henry Melville Jackson Sermons, 1874-1890 and undated." Folder 47 Includes "The Stone Cut Out without Hands," "Prayer the Church's Power," "The Heart Claimed for God," "The Hiriling in Religion," and "A Visible Government Inexpedient."
Folder 48	Sermons #03065, Series: "Henry Melville Jackson Sermons, 1874-1890 and undated." Folder 48 Includes "Dives and Lazarus," "Seeking a Sign from Heaven," "Immediate Salvation," "The Still Small Voice," and "The Faithful Saying."
Folder 49	Sermons #03065, Series: "Henry Melville Jackson Sermons, 1874-1890 and undated." Folder 49 Includes "The First Confession," "The Unfailing Resort," "Godly Sorrow," "The Predicted Prophet," and "The Bow in the Cloud."
Folder 50	Sermons #03065, Series: "Henry Melville Jackson Sermons, 1874-1890 and undated." Folder 50 Includes "The Christian Armed for the Conflict," "The Purchase of Truth," "The Palace of Sin," "The Final Judgement," and "Emmanual: God with Us."
Folder 51	Sermons #03065, Series: "Henry Melville Jackson Sermons, 1874-1890 and undated." Folder 51 Includes "The First Five Disciples," "The Law Fulfilled in Christ," "Jesus at the Door," "Confession of Christ," and "The Consecration of Service."
Folder 52	Sermons #03065, Series: "Henry Melville Jackson Sermons, 1874-1890 and undated." Folder 52 Includes "Character Tested by our Choices," "The Christian Hope," "The Character, Conduct, and Reward of the Righteous," "John the Baptist," "Warning and Reproach," and "The Transfiguration."
Folder 53	Sermons #03065, Series: "Henry Melville Jackson Sermons, 1874-1890 and undated." Folder 53 Includes "The Apostasy of Solomon," "The Best Last," "Blind Bartimeus," "Buy the Truth," "The Christian Sacrifice," and "Cleansing of the Temple."
Folder 54	Sermons #03065, Series: "Henry Melville Jackson Sermons, 1874-1890 and undated." Folder 54 Includes "Defects in Our System of Education," "Delay," "Dispersion and the Confusion of Tongues," and "Doctrine of the Holy Trinity."
Folder 55	Sermons #03065, Series: "Henry Melville Jackson Sermons, 1874-1890 and undated." Folder 55 Includes "Doers of the Word," "Epistle to the Church," "Forgiveness of Sins," "Good in the Midst of Evil," "Good Works," and "The Incredulity of Thomas."
Folder 56	Sermons #03065, Series: "Henry Melville Jackson Sermons, 1874-1890 and undated." Folder 56 Includes "Jesus: Lost and Found," "Joy in Heaven," "Leaven: A Symbol of the Kingdom of Heaven," "Man's Criticism of a Comprehensive Gospel," "Memorials in Heaven," "A Model Congregation," and "Nature Bound up in the Destinies of Man."
Folder 57	Sermons #03065, Series: "Henry Melville Jackson Sermons, 1874-1890 and undated." Folder 57 Includes "The Promise of Power," "Sin: Transgression of the Law," "St. James of Jerusalem," "Studies in the Life of St. Paul," and "Thoughts on the Gospels."
Folder 58	Sermons #03065, Series: "Henry Melville Jackson Sermons, 1874-1890 and undated." Folder 58 Includes "Undue Curiosity," "Value of Memory in Morals," and "Vision of Zechariah."
Folder 59	Untitled sermons #03065, Series: "Henry Melville Jackson Sermons, 1874-1890 and undated." Folder 59

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Collection Number: 03065 Collection Title: Henry Melville Jackson Sermons, 1874-1890.