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Interpreting the Great Awakening of the eighteenth century was in large part the work of Jonathan Edwards—whose writings on the subject defined the revival tradition in America. Moving from sensitive descriptions of “the surprising work of God” in conversion to a consuming quest for the essence of true religion, and threading his way through mounting controversies over “errors in doctrine and...

But above all others, is God’s eye upon ministers of the Gospel, as expecting of them that they should arise and acknowledge and honor him in such a work as this, and do their utmost to encourage and promote it. For to promote such a work is the very business which they are called and devoted to; ’tis the office to which they are appointed, as co-workers with Christ, and as his ambassadors and instruments, to awaken and convert sinners, and establish, build up and comfort saints;
Pages 374–375