Jonathan Edwards · 38 of 349

A Farewell Sermon · ON JUNE 32, 1750;

OCCASIONED BY DIFFERENCE OF SENTIMENTS, CONCERNING THE REQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS OF MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH IN COMPLETE STANDING.

Acts. xx. 18.Ye know, from the first day that I came into Asia, after what manner I have been with you at all seasons Acts. xx. 20.And how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have showed you, and have taught you publicly, and from house to house. Acts. xx. 26, 27.Wherefore I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men. For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God. Gal. iv. 15, 16.Where is then the blessedness ye speak of? For I bear you record, that if it had been possible, ye would have plucked out your own eyes, and haven given them to me. Am I therefore become your enemy, because I tell you the truth?