Some quotes on true conversion by Solomon Stoddard

Below are some quotes by Solomon Stoddard in his book,
The Nature of Saving Conversion.

Until men know God, no terror, punishment, or persuasion will make them holy.

Men may be scared into reformation, but not into conversion.

One glimpse of the glory of God will do more than all the punishments in the world to make men holy.

When men know the excellence of God, they cannot keep from choosing Him. The glory of God is such that it captivates the heart; where it is seen it has a magnetic power; it irresistibly conquers the will.

There is no power in the will to resist holiness when the glory of God is seen. It is impossible in nature that men should know God and not be holy. The will always follows the last dictates of the understanding. The understanding is the guide of the will; the will always follows its direction.

This discovery leaves such a sense and impression on the heart as inclines it forever to judge so concerning God. They never forget what they have seen.