“ He that has doctrinal knowledge and speculation only, without affection, never is engaged in the business of religion. Jonathan Edwards
“ It does not answer the aim which God had in this institution, merely for men to have good commentaries and expositions on the Scripture, and other good books of divinity; because, although these may t… Jonathan Edwards
“ Who will deny that true religion consists, in a great measure, in vigorous and lively actings of the inclination and will of the soul, or the fervent exercises of the heart? That religion which God re… Jonathan Edwards
“ Resolution One: I will live for God. Resolution Two: If no one else does, I still will. Jonathan Edwards
“ If we take reason strictly, the perceiving of spiritual beauty and excellence no more belongs to reason than it belongs to the sense of feeling to perceive colors or to the power of seeing to perceive… Jonathan Edwards
“ Tis a more glorious effect of power to make that holy that was so depraved and under dominion of sin, than to confirm holiness on that which before had nothing of the contrary. Jonathan Edwards
“ All our good is apparently from God, because we are first naked and holy without any good, and afterwards enriched with all good. Jonathan Edwards
“ The example of Jesus Christ is the only perfect example that ever existed in human nature. It is therefore, a rule by which to try all other examples; and the dispositions, frames and practices of oth… Jonathan Edwards
“ To go to heaven, fully to enjoy God, is infinitely better than the most pleasant accommodations here. Jonathan Edwards
“ By the grace of God we will never pluck unripe fruit. We will never press people to decision, because we'll lead them to damnation and not salvation. Jonathan Edwards
“ True liberty consists only in the power of doing what we ought to will, and in not being constrained to do what we ought not to will. Jonathan Edwards
“ The best most beautiful and most perfect way that we have of expressing a sweet concord of mind to each other is by music. Jonathan Edwards
“ Resolved, to study the Scriptures so steadily, constantly and frequently, as that I may find, and plainly perceive myself to grow in the knowledge of the same. Jonathan Edwards
“ If a sight of Christ's outward glory might give a rational assurance of His divinity, why might not an apprehension of He is spiritual glory do so too? 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
