The Day of Trouble Is Near

This powerful example of the colonial jeremiad serves as a stark warning to a society at a spiritual crossroads. Delivered on the eve of devastating conflict, these sermons grapple with themes of divine judgment, communal repentance, and the perceived decline of piety in early New England. With fiery rhetoric and urgent moral conviction, the text provides a window into the Puritan worldview, illustrating how early settlers interpreted earthly hardships as signs of heavenly displeasure. It remains an essential read for those exploring early American history, theology, and the origins of the American rhetorical tradition.