"Sincere friendship towards God, in all who believe him to be properly an intelligent, willing being, does most apparently, directly, and strongly incline to prayer; and it no less disposes the heart strongly to desire to have our infinitely glorious."
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Jonathan Edwards (1703–1758) was a prominent American theologian and preacher whose fiery sermons ignited the First Great Awakening, a religious revival that reshaped colonial America. Born in East Windsor, Connecticut, Edwards displayed prodigious intellectual abilities from a young age, earning a degree from Yale at just 17. His most famous sermon, "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God," exemplified his profound eloquence and emotional depth, leaving an indelible mark on the landscape of American Christianity and philosophy. Edwards' legacy endures, influencing generations of thinkers and believers alike.
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"Resolution One: I will live for God. Resolution Two: If no one else does, I still will."
Jonathan Edwards
"The way to Heaven is ascending; we must be content to travel uphill, though it be hard and tiresome, and contrary to the natural bias of our flesh."
Jonathan Edwards