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‘Religious Affections’: Textbook of the American Soul
By Obbie Tyler Todd at Desiring God
· June 27, 2026
· 13 min read
For generations, evangelicals have been convinced that the works of Jonathan Edwards would remain indelibly in the American mind. In 1832, the young abolitionist Henry B. Stanton declared, “Edwards will live a thousand lives by means of his written works.”1 The famous revivalist and reformer Lyman B
Key takeaway In 1832, the young abolitionist Henry B.
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Category: missions ·
Published: June 27, 2026 ·
Source: Desiring God ·
Reading time: 13 min
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What is this story about? For generations, evangelicals have been convinced that the works of Jonathan Edwards would remain indelibly in the American mind. In 1832, the young abolitionist Henry B. Stanton declared, “Edwards will live a thousand lives by means of his written works.”1 The famous revivalist and reformer Lyman B
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