The New England Theocracy a History of the Congregationalists in New England to
The New England Theocracy a History of the Congregationalists in New England to
H F Hermann Ferdinand Uhden
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Stoddard himself, in relating the repeated instances of extraordinary religious interest which crowned his labors, was accustomed to say that he had had live har vests. Towards the end of his life, however, a worldliness of spirit prevailed in the town, which maintained its pre dominance likewise through the first years of Edwards s ministry. In single cases, indeed, there was still manifested un interest in the word of God ; but the younger members NEW ENGLAND THEOCRACY. 249 of the congregatio...n held themselves almost entirely aloof from it, as well as from the restraints of family influence. Thus, in utter contrariety to the custom of the country and of their forefathers, they turned the Sunday into a day of amusement, to great public scandal and the disturbance of family order. Towards the end of the year 1733, a change commenced in the congregation. Through the admonitions of the pas tor, joined with the efforts of heads of families, these scan dalous evils were removed and a more lively interest awak ened in the worship of God.
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