According to Edwards’ sermons, the time after that is known as the Great Age
wake. As part of a congregation, sermons evoke fear, guilt, and hope in the congregation
Community. You used images, figurative language, and heated arguments in your speech
Explain to the congregation the dire consequences of sin. To echo Stephen Williams,
A contemporary record of the reaction of the congregation to your sermon follows: You presented
An insightful speech that elicited enormous wailing and
Shout throughout the house, asking, “What can I do to be saved?” (Medlicott 218).
The screams and howls were harsh and unbelievable.
Mr Edward, you make some valid points, one of which is that God is infinite
The power to send the wicked to hell at any time. You emphasize the power of God and say: “The righteous
As if when we watch a worm crawling across a surface, it is easy for us to step on it and smash it;
Likewise, it is easy for God to throw his enemies into hell at will” (Edwards 8).
Thus, you point out that sin makes a person “heavy as lead.” they will go
Straight to hell without God’s intervention (17).