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Discourses on various important subjects, nearly concerning the great affair of the soul's eternal…
Discourses on various important subjects, nearly concerning the great affair of the soul's eternal salvation, viz. I. Justification by faith alone. II. Pressing into the Kingdom of God. III. Ruth's resolution. IV. The justice of God in the damnation of sinners. V. The excellency of Jesus Christ. : Delivered at Northampton, chiefly at the time of the late wonderful pouring out of the spirit of God there. / By Jonathan Edwards, A.M. Pastor of the Church of Christ in Northampton. ; [Three lines from Deuteronomy]
Boston: printed by S. Kneeland and T. Green, 1738
Title page typeset from the transcription.
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
How much of a Spirit of Pride has appeared in you! which is in a peculiar Manner the Spirit and Condemnation of the Devil. How have some of you vaunted your selves in your Apparel! Others in their Riches! Others in their Knowledge and Abilities! How has it galled you to see others above you! How much has it gone against the Grain, for you to give others their due Honour! And how have you shown your Pride by setting up your Wills, and in opposing others, and stirring up and promoting Division, and a party Spirit in public Affairs!
How much of a Spirit of Pride has appeared in you! which is in a peculiar Manner the Spirit and Condemnation of the Devil. How have some of you vaunted your selves in your Apparel! Others in their Riches! Others in their Knowlege and Abilities! How has it gauled you to see others above you! How much has it gone against the Grain, for you to give others their due Honour! And how have you shown your Pride by setting up your Wills, and in opposing others, and stirring up and promoting Division, and a party Spirit in publick Affairs!
How sensual have you been! Are there not some here, that have debased themselves below the Dignity of humane Nature, by wallowing in sensual Filthiness, as Swine in the Mire, or as filthy Vermin seeding with Delight on rotten Carrion? What Intemperance have some of you been guilty of! How much of your precious Time have you spent away at the Tavern, and in drinking Companies, when you ought to have been at Home seeking God, and your Salvation in your Families and Closets!
How sensual have you been! Are there not some here, that have debased themselves below the Dignity of humane Nature, by wallowing in sensual Filthiness, as Swine in the Mire, or as filthy Vermine seeding with Delight on rotten Carrion? What Intemperance have some of you been guilty of! How much of your precious Time have you spent away at the Tavern, and in drinking Companies, when you ought to have been at Home seeking God, and your Salvation in your Families and Closets!