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True grace, distinguished from the experience of devils; in a sermon, preached before the…
True grace, distinguished from the experience of devils; in a sermon, preached before the Synod of New-York, convened at New-Ark, in New-Jersey, on September 28. N.S. 1752. / By Jonathan Edwards, A.M. Pastor of the Church of Christ in Stockbridge in New-England. ; (Printed by the desire of the synod.) : [Four lines from II. Corinthians]
New-York: printed by James Parker, 1753
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How dreadful is the State of those that are daily and hourly in Danger of this great Wrath, and infinite Misery! But this is the dismal Case of every Soul in this Congregation, that has not been born again, however moral and strict, sober and religious they may otherwise be. Oh that you would consider it, whether you be Young or Old. There is Reason to think, that there are many in this Congregation now hearing this Discourse, that will actually be the Subjects of this very Misery to all Eternity. We know not who thy are, or in what Seats they sit, or what Thoughts they now have: It may be, they are now at Ease, and he•• all these Things without much Disturbance, and are now flattering themselves that they are not the Persons, promising themselves that they shall escape. If we knew that there was one Person, and but one, in the whole Congregation, that was to be the Subject of this Misery, what an awful Thing would it be to think of! […] we knew who it was, what an awful Sight would it be to see such a Person! How might all the Rest of the Congregation lift up a lamentable and bitter Cry over him! But alas! instead of one, how many is it likely, will remember this Discourse in Hell? And it would be a Wonder, if some that are now present, should not be in Hell in a very short Time, before this Year is out. And it would be no Wonder if some Persons, that now sits here in some Seats of this Meeting-House in Health, and quiet and secure, should be there before To-morrow Morning. Those of you that finally continue in a natural Condition, that shall keep out of Hell longest, will be there in a little Time! your Damnation don't slumber; it will come swiftly, and in all Probability, very suddenly upon many of you▪ You have Reason to wonder, that you are not already in Hell. 'Tis doubtless the Case of some that heretofore you have seen and known, that never deserved Hell more than you, and that heretofore, appeared as likely to have been now alive as you: Their Case is past all Hope; they are crying in extreme Misery and perfect ⟨p. 61⟩Despair; but here you are in the Land of the Living, and in the House of GOD, and have an Opportunity to obtain Salvation. What would not those poor damned hopeless Souls, give for one Day's such Opportunity as you now enjoy!
How dreadful is the State of those that are daily and hourly in Danger of this great Wrath, and infinite Misery! But this is the dismal Case of every Soul in this Congregation, that has not been born again, however moral and strict, sober and religious they may otherwise be. Oh that you would consider it, whether you be Young or Old. There is Reason to think, that there are many in this Congregation now hearing this Discourse, that will actually be the Subjects of this very Misery to all Eternity. We know not who thy are, or in what Seats they sit, or what Thoughts they now have: It may be, they are now at Ease, and he all these Things without much Disturbance, and are now flattering themselves that they are not the Persons, promising themselves that they shall escape. If we knew that there was one Person, and but one, in the whole Congregation, that was to be the Subject of this Misery, what an awful Thing would it be to think of! we knew who it was, what an awful Sight would it be to see such a Person! How might all the Rest of the Congregation lift up a lamentable and bitter Cry over him! But alas! instead of one, how many is it likely, will remember this Discourse in Hell? And it would be a Wonder, if some that are now present, should not be in Hell in a very short Time, before this Year is out. And it would be no Wonder if some Persons, that now sits here in some Seats of this Meeting-House in Health, and quiet and secure, should be there before To-morrow Morning. Those of you that finally continue in a natural Condition, that shall keep out of Hell longest, will be there in a little Time! your Damnation don't slumber; it will come swiftly, and in all Probability, very suddenly upon many of you You have Reason to wonder, that you are not already in Hell. 'Tis doubtless the Case of some that heretofore you have seen and known, that never deserved Hell more than you, and that heretofore, appeared as likely to have been now alive as you: Their Case is past all Hope; they are crying in extream Misery and perfect