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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
Annual Report of Board of Curators, Texas University
Report to the West Texas Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South on the state of Texas University. Discusses the submission of a charter for the school and incorporation of Rutersville College, Wesleyan College, and Mckenzie College. Also enumerates how religion is incorporated into the school and student's reception of it.
Date:
October 1874
Creator:
Mood, Francis Asbury, 1830-1884. & Kennon, R.W.
Object Type:
Report
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[?]
Object Type:
Text
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
Object Type:
Text
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[?]
Object Type:
Text
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
Confession of Sin
Notes for a sermon on the confession of sins as it relates to pardon and purification.
Date:
18uu
Creator:
Fisher[?]
Object Type:
Text
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.
Object Type:
Text
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[?]
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
[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[?]
Object Type:
Text
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
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
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[?]
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 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
[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 Asbury, from O. Fisher]
Letter to Orceneth Asbury Fisher from his father, Orceneth Fisher discussing their work in the church and news of acquaintances and family. He also mentions the imminent civil war.
Date:
March 18, 1861
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 discussing his recent work and wishing well the family. He also gives details of his personal history and that of his family.
Date:
June 6, 1868
Creator:
Fisher, Orceneth, 1803-1880
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Brother Fisher, from E.A. Simons]
Letter to Orceneth Asbury Fisher from E.A. Simons inquiring if he has received the money he sent in paying back an advance and asks his opinion regarding selling a particular tract of land. He also discusses the health and illnesses of various acquaintances.
Date:
18XX-03-18
Creator:
Simons, E. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
{Letter to Mary Fisher, from Orceneth Asbury Fisher]
Letter from Orceneth Asbury Fisher to his wife, Mary Fisher telling her of his travel plans.
Date:
May 19, 1870
Creator:
Fisher, Orceneth Asbury, 1831-1884
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Mary Fisher from Orceneth Asbury Fisher]
Letter from Orceneth Asbury Fisher to his wife, Mary Fisher telling of his travels and news of acquaintances.
Date:
April 16, 1870
Creator:
Fisher, Orceneth Asbury, 1831-1884
Object Type:
Letter
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 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 Mollie, from Orceneth Asbury Fisher]
Letter of courtship from Orceneth Asbury Fisher to his soon to be wife, Mary Simons discussion the mending of his broken leg and his hope of seeing her soon once it is healed.
Date:
September 7, 1861
Creator:
Fisher, Orceneth Asbury, 1831-1884
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History