The movement being described is the First Great Awakening, a significant religious revival that swept through the American colonies in the 18th century. This movement emphasized personal faith, emotional expression in religious practice, and a connection to God that was accessible to all, rather than being mediated by traditional church authorities. George Whitefield's impactful preaching and ability to draw large crowds were key elements of this revival, which aimed to awaken a sense of spirituality among the colonists.
n 1739, when an English Minter name George Whitefield arrived in the colonies, the movement spread like wildfire. Whitefield drew huge crowds to outdoor meetings. An enthusiastic preacher, his voice would ring with feeling as he called on sinners to repent. After hearing Whitefield speak, Jonathan Edward's wife reported, "I have seen upwards of a thousand people hang on his words with breathless silence, broken only by an occasional half-suppressed sob."
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