Sweet Flame, A: Piety in the Letters of Jonathan Edwards

A Sweet Flame introduces readers to the piety of Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758). Dr. Haykin’s biographical sketch of Edwards captures the importance the New England minister placed on Scripture, family piety, and the church’s reliance upon God. The remainder of the book presents 26 selections from various letters written by Edwards, two written by family members at his death, and an appendix drawing upon Edwards’s last will and the inventor of his estate.

169 pages.

"In this collection of letters Michael Haykin offers you a behind-the-scenes look into the life of Jonathan Edwards. As you look, you will see him dealing with sick children, trying to make sense out of the conflict with his Northampton congregation, and reveling in the serendipitous of friendship. Read these letters and you will find Edwards becoming your own ‘most obliging and affectionate friend in the labors of the gospel." - Stephen J. Nichols

"Jonathan Edwards was not only a brilliant theologian, but also a devoted husband, father, pastor, and friend. Underneath it all, he was a man passionate about living in joyful obedience to God. In this highly recommended collection of letters, skillfully edited and annotated by historian Michael Haykin, Edwards’s warm-hearted piety shines through on every page, giving us a glimpse into the heart and mind of this servant of God." - Justin Taylor

Table of Contents:

1. To Mary Edwards
2. To Benjamin Colman
3. To George Whitefield
4. To Deborah Hatheway
5. To Sarah Edwards, Jr.
6. To Joseph Bellamy
7. To James Robe
8. To Thomas Prince
9. To Elnathan Whitman
10. To William McCulloch
11. To Joseph Bellamy
12. To William McCulloch
13. To Sarah Edwards
14. To John Erskine
15. To John Erskine
16. To John Erskine
17. To Mary Edwards
18. To Joseph Bellamy
19. To John Erskine
20. To Lady Mary Pepperell
21. To William McCulloch
22. To Timothy Edwards
23. Letter to Edward Wigglesworth
24. To the Trustees of the College of New Jersey at Princeton
25. To Esther Burr
26. To Lucy Edwards
27. Sarah Edwards to Esther Burr
28. Susannah Edwards to Esther Burr

Appendix: Jonathan Edwards’ Last Will, and the Inventory of His Estate