In Love With Christ: The Narrative of Sarah Edwards (Edwards)

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Edwards, Sarah

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9780984432011

Publisher:

Corner Pillar Press

Pages:

111

Binding:

Paperback

Sarah Edwards was the wife of America's greatest theologian, Jonathan Edwards. Her narrative took place in the year 1742. In it, she chronicled the grace of God opening the yes of her heart to receive an uncommonly clear sight of His love made manifest in Christ crucified. As she beheld Him in His beauty, she was melted into His image and transformed into His likeness. To use the words of Solomon, she was "lovesick." Her heart was lifted up to partake of the sweetest, most holy communion with God. She experienced a holy intercourse with God which she described as a constant flowing back and forth of love. Everything on earth seemed inconsequential, so long as she had Christ. The more she saw Him by faith, the more she saw her own sinfulness. She was grieved, humbled, and broken. Yet, at the same time, she abounded in joy, for the more she saw her own unworthiness, in contrast to His worth, the more she could comprehend the breath, length, height, and depth of His love in giving up of Himself for her. O the praise that involuntarily springs up at such sights! These sights were what God used to free her from sin, wean her from the world, and grace her to surrender to His providence, as well as to enable her to overflow with love for the brethren, to be full of concern for the lost, and to be committed to His glory above all things.

Table of Contents:

Section I

1. Introduction to Sarah Edwards

2. Introduction to Sarah’s Narrative

Section II

3. Sarah’s Narrative

4. Sereno’s Commentary on Sarah’s Narrative

5. Jonathan’s Edition of Sarah’s Narrative

6. Jonathan’s Commentary on Sarah’s Narrative

7. Sereno’s Commentary on Jonathan’s Edition

8. An invitation to Drink and Imbibe

Section III

9. Introduction to Phebe’s Narrative

10. The Narrative of Phebe

Appendix

The Life of Jonathan’s Sister, Jerusha

The Descendants of Jonathan and Sarah Edwards

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A Refreshing Read

Posted by Unknown on 22nd Dec 2011

"And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus." -Ephesians 2:6
In reading this beautifully arranged account of the life of Sarah Edwards, my impression was that she had quite fully realized what it means to be seated with Christ in the heavenly realms. The totality of her life was informed by a heavenly perspective, and every step along her earthly pilgrimage was a step away from worldly ties and toward her Master. The practical result of this heavenly-mindedness and submission to God in all things was personal calm amidst joy, grief, struggle, and change, an "uncommon union" with her husband Jonathan, a peaceful and productive household, and an eager Gospel witness in every setting.

For the downhearted, this book will encourage you to persevere. For the lively of heart, it will challenge you to rejoice all the more in your Savior. For the new Christian, it will provide a model of what a lifelong walk with Christ looks like. For the seasoned Christian, it will spur you on to greater faith and renewed vigor in battling sin. Every woman of faith will benefit from this brief but potent glimpse into the inner and outer life of Sarah Edwards.