There
have been some instances of persons that by only an accidental sight of the
Bible, have been as much moved, it seemed to me, as a lover by the sight of his
sweetheart. The preaching of the Word is greatly prized by them; they say they
never heard preaching before: and so are God's Sabbaths, and ordinances, and
opportunities of public worship. The Sabbath is longed for before it comes;
some by only hearing the bell ring on some occasion in the week time, have been
greatly moved, because it has put them in mind of its ringing to call the
people together to worship God. But no part of public worship has commonly
[had] such an effect on them as singing God's praises. They have a greater
respect to ministers than they used to have; there is scarcely a minister
preaches here but gets their esteem and affection.
~ Jonathan Edwards
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