When first reading over the complete sermon one might think that it would be a very radical thing in this current time period. However, back in the 18th century this sermon was probably something that was viewed as entirely normal. This sermon is coming from the perspective of Jonathan Edwards. Jonathan Edwards was a revivalist preacher that was very open and forthcoming with how he felt and how he viewed things. This demeanor of his came utterly across in his sermon “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God”.
“If this should be the case with you, you will eternally curse this day, and will curse the day that ever you was born, to see such a season of the pouring out of God’s spirit; and will wish