, July 1746 Preached in July 1746, this sermon can be reckoned as part of Edwards’ efforts to expound on the nature and workings of the Trinity during this period (see nos. 813, 818 and 819; relatedly, see no. 810). Here, he considers the reception and indwelling of the Holy Spirit in the souls of saints—in doctrinal terms, sanctification—which distinguishes them from all the rest of humanity. This sermon, then, is a significant public formulation of Edwards’