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    Jonathan Edwards revives Northampton, Massachusetts, 1741 | The American Yawp Reader
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    1. VeronicaZumaya 06 Oct 2020
      How awful is it to be left behind at such a day! To see so many others feasting, while you are pining and perishing! To see so many rejoicing and singing for joy of heart, while you have cause to mourn for sorrow of heart, and howl for vexation of spirit!

      Edwards is definitely appealing to fear in this part of his sermon. He is also creating pressure among those who are doubtful, by emphasizing that they must act quick or else they will perish in hell. In a way also being threatening. It personally reminds me of a salesperson convincing a consumer to act quick before the sale is over.

    2. VeronicaZumaya 06 Oct 2020
      The God that holds you over the pit of hell, much as one holds a spider, or some loathsome insect, over the fire, abhors you, and is dreadfully provoked;

      This sentence creates a vivid picture of "angry God." Edwards uses a simile to compare God's authority/power to that of a small creature in the hands of someone larger. It creates this idea that mankind in no way interfere with God's power.

    3. VeronicaZumaya 06 Oct 2020
      there is nothing between you and hell but the air; ’tis only the power and mere pleasure of God that holds you up.

      Edwards states that God has the power to cast anyone in hell whenever he wants. Therefore, using fear to appeal to sinners, making it clear that God holds the upper hand.

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