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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[?]
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Orceneth Asbury Fisher, from Mary Fisher]
Letter to Orceneth Asbury Fisher from his wife, Mary Fisher discussing news of acquaintances and the family.
Date:
18uu
Creator:
Fisher, Mary, 1843-1912
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Sermon on Ecclesiastes 12:1]
Notes for a sermon touching on duty, youth, and reason in relation to remembering God.
Date:
18uu
Creator:
Fisher[?]
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Psalm 103:11
Notes for a sermon on the mercy of God which also includes a newspaper clipping.
Date:
18uu
Creator:
Fisher[?]
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Mollie, from Orceneth Asbury Fisher]
Letter of courtship to Mary Simons, from soon to be husband Orceneth Asbury Fisher discussing his healing broken leg, and includes a mention of the ongoing civil war.
Date:
September 28, 1861
Creator:
Fisher, Orceneth Asbury, 1831-1884
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Orceneth Asbury Fisher, from Orceneth Fisher]
Letter from O. Fisher to his son, O.A. Fisher discussing family matters including his other children and his wife's recent recovery from an illness.
Date:
February 15, 1859
Creator:
Fisher, Orceneth, 1803-1880
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Asbury, from O. Fisher]
Letter to Orceneth Asbury Fisher from his father, Orceneth Fisher telling of his arrival in San Francisco and his general impression of it.
Date:
April 30, 1855
Creator:
Fisher, Orceneth, 1803-1880
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The rationality of Prayer
Notes for a sermon detailing various reasons that prayer is a rational action.
Date:
18uu
Creator:
Fisher[?]
Object Type:
Text
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[?]
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Orceneth Asbury Fisher from Mary Fisher]
Letter to Orceneth Asbury Fisher from his wife, Mary Fisher discussing his absence and their garden.
Date:
18XX-09-04
Creator:
Fisher, Mary, 1843-1912
Object Type:
Letter
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.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Shortness of Time
Notes for a sermon addressing the shortness of time individuals have living on earth and encouraging moderation to prepare to eternity after death.
Date:
18uu
Creator:
Fisher[?]
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Sermon on John VI: 68]
Notes for a sermon encouraging listeners to look to the word of Christ for salvation. Expresses concern that looking to literature of the day will lead individuals down a sinful path and away from eternal life.
Date:
18uu
Creator:
Fisher[?]
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Sermon on 2 Peter 1:4]
Notes for a sermon on the restoration of man and the promise of God. There is also a note discussing a passage about sinners.
Date:
18uu
Creator:
Fisher[?]
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Mollie, from Orceneth Asbury Fisher]
Letter of courtship from O.A. Fisher to his soon to be wife, Mary Simons telling her of the progress of his healing broken leg and expressing his sadness at their separation.
Date:
October 4, 1861
Creator:
Fisher, Orceneth Asbury, 1831-1884
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Rev. O.A. Fisher, from Bro. Woods]
Letter to Orceneth Asbury Fisher from a Brother Woods discussing payments to Fisher along with a wish for his improved health.
Date:
February 20, 1880
Creator:
Woods, D. V.
Object Type:
Letter
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[?]
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Various sermon notes]
Notes for various sermons on separate passages. One regarding the question of life, another on devotion, and lastly one on the love of God to man.
Date:
18uu
Creator:
Fisher[?]
Object Type:
Text
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[?]
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Asbury, from O. Fisher]
Letter to Orceneth Asbury Fisher from his father, Orceneth Fisher expressing his gratitude that Asbury is working in the church and his duty to stay in California. He also discusses news of the family and their acquaintances.
Date:
October 3, 1856
Creator:
Fisher, Orceneth, 1803-1880
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Orceneth Asbury Fisher, from James and Anna]
Letter to Orceneth Asbury Fisher from his brother James and sister Anna giving their sympathies on the death of O.A. Fisher's daughter, Fannie.
Date:
18XX-06-11
Creator:
Fisher, James & Fisher, Anna
Object Type:
Letter
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[?]
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Orceneth Asbury Fisher, from T.S. Garrett]
Letter from T.S. Garrett to his uncle, Rev. O.A. Fisher telling news of family and acquaintances.
Date:
June 27, 1871
Creator:
Garrett, T.S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History