Excerpt from a sermon by Jonathan Edwards in 1741

What does this excerpt from Jonathan Edwards’ sermon reveal about religion in colonial America?

First read Section IV of Chapter 4 in American Yawp. This section covers the Great Awakening in the U.S. in the 18th century. Then read the excerpt from the primary source by Jonathan Edwards at the end of the chapter (Section VIII)

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. It should answer the following question:

What does this excerpt from Jonathan Edwards’ sermon reveal about religion in colonial America?

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