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Some thoughts concerning the present revival of religion in New-England, and the way in…
Some thoughts concerning the present revival of religion in New-England, and the way in which it ought to be acknowledged and promoted, humbly offered to the public, in a treatise on that subject. : In five parts; Part I. Showing that the work that has of late been going on in this land, is a glorious work of God. Part II. Showing the obligations that all are under, to acknowledge [sic], rejoice in and promote this work, and the great danger of the contrary. Part III. Showing in many instances, wherein the subjects, or zealous promoters, of this work have been injuriously blamed. Part IV. Showing what things are to be corrected or avoided, in promoting this work, or in our behaviour under it. Part V. showing positively what ought to be done to promote this work. / By Jonathan Edwards, A.M. Pastor of the Church of Christ at Northampton. ; [Two lines from Isaiah]Some thoughts concerning the present revival of religion in New-England, and the way in which it ought to be acknowledged and promoted, humbly offered to the publick, in a treatise on that subject. : In five parts; Part I. Shewing that the work that has of late been going on in this land, is a glorious work of God. Part II. Shewing the obligations that all are under, to acknowlege [sic], rejoice in and promote this work, and the great danger of the contrary. Part III. Shewing in many instances, wherein the subjects, or zealous promoters, of this work have been injuriously blamed. Part IV. Shewing what things are to be corrected or avoided, in promoting this work, or in our behaviour under it. Part V. shewing positively what ought to be done to promote this work. / By Jonathan Edwards, A.M. Pastor of the Church of Christ at Northampton. ; [Two lines from Isaiah]
Boston: printed by S. Kneeland and T. Green, 1742
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In treating of the Methods that ought to be taken to promote this Work, I would, I. Take Notice, in some Instances, wherein Fault has been found with the Conduct of those that have appeared to be the Subjects of it, or have been zealous to promote it, (as I apprehend,) beyond just Cause. II. I would show what Things ought to be corrected or avoided. III. I would show positively, what ought to be done to promote this glorious Work of GOD.
In treating of the Methods that ought to be taken to promote this Work, I would, I. Take Notice, in some Instances, wherein Fault has been found with the Conduct of those that have appear'd to be the Subjects of it, or have been zealous to promote it, (as I apprehend,) beyond just Cause. II. I would shew what Things ought to be corrected or avoided. III. I would shew positively, what ought to be done to promote this glorious Work of GOD.
I. I would take Notice of some Things, at which Offence has been taken without, or beyond just Cause.
One Thing that has been complained of, is Ministers addressing themselves, rather to the Affections of their Hearers, than to their Understandings, and striving to raise their Passions to the utmost Height, rather by a very affectionate Manner of speaking, and a great Appearance of Earnestness, ⟨p. 150⟩in Voice and Gesture, than by clear Reasoning, and informing their Judgment: By which Means, it is objected, that the Affections are moved, without a proportionable enlightening of the Understanding.