What position does montesquieu take on the effects of lenient and severe punishments?

In spite of his stature as a major figure in the history of political philosophy and his strong interest in the correlation between liberty and the content of criminal law, surprisingly little has been written concerning Montesquieu's views on crime and punishment. I think that’s the answer

The repetition of initial consonant sounds is called alliteration

:what is edwards's purpose for giving this sermon? which elements likely make the argument effective for a puritan audience?