MARCH 30

 

Sarah Edwards (1710–1758)     

    

"My God Lives, and He Has My Heart"

Sarah Edwards was the wife of Jonathan Edwards, a prominent Puritan theologian    and a key figure in the    Great Awakening —a major religious revival in colonial America. Born  Sarah Pierpont  on    January 9, 1710 , in  New Haven, Connecticut, she was the daughter of James Pierpont , one of the founders of  Yale College (now Yale University).

 In 1727, at the age of 17, Sarah married Jonathan Edwards, and together they had 11 children. She was known for her intelligence, piety, and    grace, and she played a vital role in supporting her husband’s ministry. Their home was a hub of intellectual and spiritual activity, where Sarah managed household affairs and provided hospitality to many visitors.

During the Great Awakening in the 1730s and 1740s, Sarah experienced profound spiritual renewal, which her husband described as an example of    Christian devotion. Her faith and gentle nature became an inspiration to the community and reflected the ideals of    Puritan womanhood.

When Jonathan became president of Princeton University in 1758, Sarah remained a devoted partner. Tragically, Jonathan died that same year from a smallpox inoculation, and Sarah passed away later in October 1758 , just months after his death.

Sarah Edwards is remembered for her faith, family devotion, and her influence on generations of        theologians, scholars, and even a U.S. Vice President (Aaron Burr Jr.) her grandson.