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“Resolved, never to lose one moment of time; but improve it the most profitable way I possibly can.”

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Jonathan Edwards

Jonathan Edwards, born on October 5, 1703, and died on March 22, 1758, was a prominent American preacher. He is known for his profound theological thoughts and unique preaching style, which had a profound impact on the religious reform in North America. more

“Resolved, that I will do whatsoever I think to be most to God’s glory, and my own good, profit and pleasure, in the whole of my duration, without any consideration of the time, whether now, or never so many myriad’s of ages hence. Resolved to do whatever I think to be my duty and most for the good and advantage of mankind in general. Resolved to do this, whatever difficulties I meet with, how many and how great soever.”

Thinking Whole Age My Own Pleasure Mankind Duty Glory Advantage Difficulty Profit Consideration Duration Now Or Never

Book:Selected Writings of Jonathan Edwards: Second Edition

Source: Selected Writings of Jonathan Edwards: Second Edition

“He, whose heart is fixed, trusting in Christ, need not be afraid.”

Needs Heart Christ Fixed

Book:Seventeen occasional sermons. Miscellaneous observations

Source: Seventeen occasional sermons. Miscellaneous observations

“Resolved, never to do any manner of thing, whether in soul or body, less or more, but what tends to the glory of God; nor be, nor suffer it, if I can avoid it.”

Ifs I Can Soul Body Suffering Glory Glory Of God

Book:The Works of President Edwards: With a Memoir of His Life ...

Source: The Works of President Edwards: With a Memoir of His Life ...