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[On the Death of Virginia Louise]
Description of the illness and death of Mrs. Virginia Louise, consort of Orceneth Asbury Fisher.
Date:
October 7, 1854
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[licensing for O. Asbury Fisher]
License for Orceneth Asbury Fisher to practice in the Methodist Episcopal Church South.
Date:
March 30, 1856
Creator:
Brooks, C.H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The great Conqueror [and unnamed sermon]
Notes for two separate sermons given on different days and in different locations. The first recounts the role of Christ as the conqueror of sin and death; the second discussing gratitude and mercy.
Date:
February 7, 1858
Creator:
Fisher[?]
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Sermon on the Christian soldier]
Notes for a sermon that appears to be a metaphorical discussion on Christian soldiers serving in the Army of God, references to the "breastplate of righteousness" and "shield of faith."
Date:
February 14, 1858
Creator:
Fisher[?]
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Deacon certification for Orceneth A. Fisher]
Certificate ordaining Orceneth Asbury Fisher with the office of Deacon in the Methodist Episcopal Church South as judged by the Texas Conference.
Date:
November 28, 1858
Creator:
Pierce, George F.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Causes of National Prosperity and Decline
Speech given by O.A. Fisher regarding the possibility of civil war in the United States. In it, he proposes that righteousness is the cause of national prosperity and sin the cause of national decline and blames politicians for disregarding God.
Date:
1861~
Creator:
Fisher, Orceneth, 1803-1880
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Notes for sermons]
Notes for two different sermons. One on James 4:17 regarding disparity between knowledge and action and one on Romans 6:23 discussing sin.
Date:
February 11, 1862
Creator:
Fisher[?]
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[War Tax Receipt for O.A. Fisher]
Receipt for payment of $11 by O.A. Fisher for the county war tax.
Date:
March 28, 1864
Creator:
White, John L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Tax Receipt for O.A. Fisher]
Receipt of payment of $1.55 by Orceneth Asbury Fisher for the taxes due by him for livestock in the year 1863.
Date:
July 1, 1864
Creator:
Edwards, W.L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for O.A. Fisher, from the Masonic Lodge]
Receipt for $3 paid by O.A. Fisher to the Masonic Lodge for his annual dues.
Date:
March 11, 1879
Creator:
Heaton, Albert
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for payment by Rev W.H. Killough]
Receipt for payment of $10.40 by Rev. W.H.[?] Killough.
Date:
April 3, 1879
Creator:
Harris, B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Tax Receipt for O.A. Fisher]
Receipt issued for Orceneth Asbury Fisher for the payment of State and County taxes for the year 1879.
Date:
February 21, 1880
Creator:
Lock, L.S. [?]
System:
The Portal to Texas History
1 Corinthians, 6:20
Notes for a sermon on 1 Corinthians, 6:20 regarding the consecration of the body and spirit to God.
Date:
18XX
Creator:
Fisher[?]
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Birth of a child - an event of interest
Notes for a sermon on the birth of the son of God and the various roles he has.
Date:
18uu
Creator:
Fisher[?]
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Christian Character - its foundation and strength
Notes for a sermon on the question of what constitutes a Christian character.
Date:
18uu
Creator:
Fisher[?]
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Christ's Example
Sermon on the importance of example in the spreading of Christian knowledge as shown by Christ in scripture. This document includes both the fully written sermon as well as a first draft.
Date:
18uu
Creator:
Fisher[?]
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Confession of Sin
Notes for a sermon on the confession of sins as it relates to pardon and purification.
Date:
18uu
Creator:
Fisher[?]
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Doctrine of Christian Perfection
Notes for a sermon considering the nature of Christian perfection as perfect love, especially of God and of each other.
Date:
18uu
Creator:
Fisher[?]
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Education
Speech on education that discusses the necessity of addressing the body, mind, and soul. On the backside of this written speech are personal notes.
Date:
18uu
Creator:
Fisher[?]
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Fragment of notes for a sermon]
Fragment of notes for a sermon touching on men in relation to divinity and the purifying element in sin.
Date:
18uu
Creator:
Fisher[?]
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The humiliation and exaltation of Jesus Christ
Notes for a sermon on the virtue of humility through the example of Jesus Christ and celebrates the exaltation of his human nature, charity, success of his gospel.
Date:
18uu
Creator:
Fisher[?]
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The joyful flourishing of Christ's Kingdom
Notes for a sermon telling the story of a prophet experiencing the wonder of the Kingdom of God.
Date:
18uu
Creator:
Fisher[?]
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Moral Responsibility
Notes for a sermon on moral responsibility as it relates to law, social relations, religion, and scripture. Also contains the beginnings of another sermon on the idea of life and spiritual life.
Date:
18uu
Creator:
Fisher[?]
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[The principles of Christian life; and His suffering]
Notes, most likely for a sermon. On one side are notes on the principles of Christian life and on the other notes on the suffering [of Christ?].
Date:
18uu
Creator:
Fisher[?]
System:
The Portal to Texas History