Read the excerpt from "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God."
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And now you have an extraordinary opportunity, a day wherein Christ has thrown the door of mercy wid
the door calling and crying with a loud voice to poor sinners; a day wherein many are flocking to him, an
kingdom of God. Many are daily coming from the east, west, north and south; many that were very latel
miserable condition that you are in, are now in a happy state, with their hearts filled with love to him tha
washed them from their sins in his own blood, and rejoicing in hope of the glory of God. How awful is it!
such a day! To see so many others feasting, while you are pining and perishing! To see so many rejoicing
of heart, while you have cause to mourn for sorrow of heart, and howl for vexation of spirit! How can yo
in such a condition?
In this excerpt, Edwards is attempting to convince readers that they
can relax once they decide to follow him.
could miss an invaluable opportunity.
will never understand contentment.
will always feel pain and sadness.
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