In the sermon “The Cucible”, the Puritans were sent to hell by the hands of God. Edward’s sermon talked about the fate of those who committed sin. During this time period, people in Salem who were charged with witchcraft were instantly sent to prison then hung. Edwards wanted the Puritans to know that God would use his power on anyone who committed sin. The people of Salem feared this, and unreasonably charged a group of girls with witchcraft. Edward’s sermon strikes fear into hearts of the Puritans by telling of how God will strike down all sin, and those who are sinners will go to hell. In the sermon of Edwards’ it was said that “the wrath of God is like great waters that are dropped and dammed for the present; they increase more and more…”
