And now you have an extraordinary opportunity, a day wherein Christ has thrown the door of mercy wide open, and stands in the door calling and crying with a loud voice to poor sinners; a day wherein many are flocking to him, and
pressing into the kingdom of God. Many are daily coming from the east, west, north and south; many that were very
lately in the same miserable condition that you are in, are now in a happy state, with their hearts filled with love to
him that has loved them and washed them from their sins in his own blood, and rejoicing in hope of the glory of God.
How awful is it to be left behind at such a day! To see so many others feasting, while you are pining and perishing! To
see so many rejoicing and singing for joy of heart, while you have cause to mourn for sorrow of heart, and howl for
vexation of spirit! How can you rest one moment in such a condition?
In this excerpt, Edwards is attempting to convince readers that they