Jonathan Edwards

Boldness for Christ – Jonathan Edwards

As some are mistaken concerning the nature of true boldness for Christ, so they are concerning Christian zeal. ’Tis indeed a flame, but a sweet one; or rather it is the heat and fervor of a sweet flame. For the flame of which it is the heat, is no other than that of divine love, or Christian charity; which is the sweetest and most benevolent thing that is, or can be, in the heart of man or angel.

– Jonathan Edwards –
from Religious Affections

God Is Most Glorified – Jonathan Edwards

God will be most glorified when we not only behold His Glory, but delight in it. When they that behold, delight in it will God be more glorified than when they just see. His glory will be received by our whole soul, as well by the mind and the heart.

– Jonathan Edwards –

Uncommon Marriage Union – Jonathan Edwards

Give my kindest love to my dear wife, and tell her that the uncommon union which has so long subsisted between us has been of such a nature as I trust is spiritual and therefore will continue forever.

– Jonathan Edwards –

Not Much Difference Before God – Jonathan Edwards

There is not so much difference before God, between children and grown persons, as we are ready to imagine; we are all poor, ignorant, foolish babes in his sight. Our adult age does not bring us so much nearer to God as we are apt to think. God in this work has shown a remarkable regard to little children; never was there such a glorious work amongst persons in their childhood, as has been of late in New England.

– Jonathan Edwards –
from A Narrative of the Revival of Religion in New England