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Lectures on the History of Preaching (Classic Reprint)

Author : John Ker
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ISBN 13 : 9781331180524
Total Pages : 430 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (85 download)

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Download or read book Lectures on the History of Preaching (Classic Reprint) written by John Ker and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-11 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Lectures on the History of Preaching The author of these Lectures stood in the very front rank of the preachers both of his country and his age. His first volume of Sermons, republished on this side of the Atlantic under the title of "The Day Dawn and the Rain," and originally issued in Edinburgh in 1869, as "Sermons by Rev. John Ker," is now in its thirteenth edition in Great Britain, and has attracted the attention and called forth the commendation of the best critics. The discourses which it contains are characterized by originality of thought, simplicity of style, and a certain quiet power that carries conviction without any straining after effect. His lines of method are all natural without being obvious, and his movement along these is always singularly easy and delightful. The same qualities distinguish his second volume, which, though published after his death in 1886, is a worthy companion of the first, and has already taken its place among the homiletic models of our times. For many years before his death a nervous break-down in health incapacitated him for regular pulpit work. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Lectures on the History of Preaching

Author : John Ker
Publisher : Wentworth Press
ISBN 13 : 9781010274261
Total Pages : 422 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (742 download)

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Download or read book Lectures on the History of Preaching written by John Ker and published by Wentworth Press. This book was released on 2019-03-15 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Lectures on the History of Preaching

Author : John Albert Broadus
Publisher : Giniger Press
ISBN 13 : 9781446059258
Total Pages : 250 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (592 download)

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Download or read book Lectures on the History of Preaching written by John Albert Broadus and published by Giniger Press. This book was released on 2011-04 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Nine Lectures on Preaching

Author : Robert William Dale
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9781331723394
Total Pages : 314 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (233 download)

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Download or read book Nine Lectures on Preaching written by Robert William Dale and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2015-07-18 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Nine Lectures on Preaching: Delivered at Yale, New Haven, Connecticut F I rightly understand the objects for which the Lyman Beecher Lectureship was founded, the Lecturer is not expected to deliver a complete and systematic course on Homiletics. He discharges his duty if he offers to the students whom he has the honour of addressing those practical suggestions with regard to the work of the Christian Preacher which have been verified by his own experience and observation. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Message and the Messengers

Author : Fleming James
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ISBN 13 : 9781331323129
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (231 download)

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Download or read book The Message and the Messengers written by Fleming James and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-13 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Message and the Messengers: Lessons From the History of Preaching And this not from vainglorious motives. No eloquence was ever actuated by purer and more unselfish motives than that of Demosthenes; and yet this reaction of an audience, trained to a high ideal of public speaking, Jevons justly considers one of the three great causes of his perfection. It was the cultivated ideal of their congregations which stimulated the efforts of Bossuet and Massillon. And to-day no course would prove more effective in elevating the character of the sermon than to foster a higher ideal and a more insistent demand among the Christian laity. The author believes that a popular, but careful, account of the history of preaching, such as he now tries to give, will arouse the interest of the laity and help to educate their ideal. There is reason to believe that the pulpit needs improvement. The charge that the American pulpit is declining was made by a writer in the Forum a few years ago. I then made a laborious investigation of the case, corresponding with many of the leading authorities of several denominations; and while I became convinced that the censure cannot be sustained, still I found grave reason to believe that ministers need a more thorough training in the art of preaching. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Theory of Preaching

Author : Austin Phelps
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780331132342
Total Pages : 636 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (323 download)

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Download or read book The Theory of Preaching written by Austin Phelps and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-12-07 with total page 636 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Theory of Preaching: Lectures on Homiletics Are Divisions Necessary in a Sermon Should they be stated? Objections; Advantages. They promote Perspicuity, Com prehensiveness, Unity, Progress, Conciseness, Elegance, Brevi ty, Interest, Permanence of Impression. How far should Di visions be Visible Regulated by the Nature of the Subject. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Homiletic

Author : Theodor Christlieb
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781331316497
Total Pages : 416 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (164 download)

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Download or read book Homiletic written by Theodor Christlieb and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-13 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Homiletic: Lectures on Preaching The man who, in our day, brings a new text-book on homiletic to the theological book-market, must first of all convince himself as to his justification for this step. This is not a difficult matter for the editor of the lectures of the late Professor Christlieb. After the Lord had taken away the departed theologian from the midst of his busy energy of thought and action, his sons soon felt not merely the justification, but also the obligation, of making accessible to still wider circles the fruit of his labours in the field of practical theology, in which he had exercised the greatest influence on the young generation of theological students. As, however, they themselves had not time to prepare the manuscript for publication, they turned to their friend, who, as principal of the "Johanneum" (the school for evangelists, founded by their father), had already in other ways entered into the heritage of the departed, and who felt that he could the less easily decline this work, inasmuch as he hoped to obtain from it a stimulus for his own teaching, and consequently a benefit for his school. Christlieb died at the moment when he had just begun to gather round him a larger circle of decidedly believing students of theology, who were trained by him to a more scriptural and practical conception and exercise of the preacher's office, and whose devoted activity in the Church has since given proof of the justice and usefulness of their master's teaching. Christlieb was a man of the Bible and of practical life. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Art of Preaching in the Light of Its History (Classic Reprint)

Author : Edwin Charles Dargan
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780265878446
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (784 download)

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Download or read book The Art of Preaching in the Light of Its History (Classic Reprint) written by Edwin Charles Dargan and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-28 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Art of Preaching in the Light of Its History Mom: of the material in these lectures was gath ered during a service of fifteen years in teaching Homiletics in the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and in the writing of a History of Preaching. Nearly all of the first four lectures and a great deal of the fifth appeared in a series of articles in the Review and Expositor (louis ville, Ky.) during the year 1908. Thanks are due and hereby rendered to the managers of that mag azine for their kind permission to use the material in this form. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Lectures on Preaching

Author : Matthew Simpson
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780666816894
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (168 download)

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Download or read book Lectures on Preaching written by Matthew Simpson and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-03-03 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Lectures on Preaching: Delivered to the Students of Yale College, in 1879 The Lectures are now submitted not only to the Classes which heard them, but to all Students for the Ministry; and, also, to the laity of the Churches, who are the. Friends of the Pulpit. If they shall prove in some degree beneficial to young Ministers in stimulating them to a more earnest devotion to their holy work, and to the acquisition of greater power and usefulness, the writer will feel that his labor has not been in vain. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Preacher and His Sermon

Author : John W. Etter
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781331834625
Total Pages : 592 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (346 download)

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Download or read book The Preacher and His Sermon written by John W. Etter and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-19 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Preacher and His Sermon: A Treatise on Homiletics "I have examined in manuscript a proposed work on Homiletics by the Rev. J. W. Etter. The arrangement of the book is philosophical, and its style clear and animated. It is full of happy suggestions, calculated to elevate a student's views of the sacred ministry, and at the same time stimulate and instruct him. I cheerfully and heartily commend the work to students of theology, and to active pastors who desire to know more perfectly how to divide the word of truth." Rev. S. F. Upham, D. D., Professor of Practical Theology, Drew Theological Seminary. "It affords me pleasure to indorse the favorable judgment of Dr. Upham on Rev. J. W. Etter's proposed book on Homiletics. In freshness and vigor of style, and in the thorough grasp of the whole subject, it will no doubt take its place among the standard works of the time, and will command a reading not only by students and ministers, but also by intelligent laymen. It can not fail to increase the effectiveness of our rising ministry." Rev. Henry A. Buttz, D. D., President, and Professor of New Testament Exegesis, Drew Theological Seminary. "I have carefully looked over your proposed book on Homiletics, especially the introductory part on the use of a text, and am very much pleased with its direct and simple clearness. I hope you will complete it, as I think it will make a valuable text-book." Prof. James Strong, S. T. D., Professor of Exegetical Theology, Drew Theological Seminary, and Member of Bible-Revision Committee. "The outline plan and a number of chapters of the new work on Homiletics, 'The Preacher and His Sermon, ' have been before me. I have read them with interest. The arrangement is methodical, yet natural and simple, and it will be serviceable to students, ministers, and laymen. The author shows familiarity with the literature of this subject, which is voluminous, and he brings to us the most valuable conclusions from it. The style is clear. You are never left in doubt as to what the author means, and withal there is freshness of statement. It is the most suitable text-book that has yet appeared, and I doubt not will be used in this Seminary." Rev. G. A. Funkhouser, D. D., Professor of New Testament Exegesis and Homiletics, Union Biblical Seminary. "Having examined with care the outlines and several written chapters of Rev. J. W. Etter's proposed work on Homiletics, or, 'The Preacher and His Sermon, ' I can honestly say, that numerous as are works on this subject, this one promises to be the best of those that are adapted for use as a text-book in the class-room. What is taken from other books is wisely chosen and presented with skill and freshness. What is original, entirely new matter, is a valuable addition to the science of Homiletics." Rev. William H. Hornblower, D. D., Late Professor of Sacred Rhetoric, Western Theological Seminary. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Lectures on Homiletics and Preaching (Classic Reprint)

Author : Ebenezer Porter
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781331808572
Total Pages : 410 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (85 download)

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Download or read book Lectures on Homiletics and Preaching (Classic Reprint) written by Ebenezer Porter and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-19 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Lectures on Homiletics and Preaching One of the most important considerations connected with the Christian Ministry, and too frequently lost sight of in the present day, is its divine institution. When our Saviour quitted this lower world, he left the government of his church expressly in the hands of his Apostles, whom he promised to endow with every necessary gift, and whose decrees he declared should be binding upon his disciples to the end of time. Their official acts were virtually the acts of Christ himself, for they acted not only by his delegated authority, but under the immediate influence of his Holy Spirit. Now we know from their own writings, as well as from the testimony of ecclesiastical history, that they not only ordained men to the ministry themselves, but gave authority to others to do the same. Thus were Timothy and Titus empowered and enjoined to "set in order things that were wanting" in the several churches which they visited, "and to ordain elders in every city." From that day to this, elders have been ordained by men who were severally authorized by their immediate predecessors; and of every one who has been thus ordained, it may be said, in the language of St. Paul, that "a dispensation of the gospel has been given to him, and that woe will be unto him if he preach not the gospel." About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Lectures on Preaching

Author : Phillips Brooks
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9781528346689
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (466 download)

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Download or read book Lectures on Preaching written by Phillips Brooks and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-09-16 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Lectures on Preaching: Delivered Before the Divinity School of Yale College in January and February, 1877 Let me say one word more in introduction. He who is called upon to give these lectures cannot but remember that they are given every year, and that he has had very able and faithful predecessors. There are certainly, therefore, some things which he may venture to omit without being supposed to be either ignorant or careless of them. There are certain first principles, of primary importance, which he may take for granted in all that he says. They are so funda mental, that they must be always present, and their power must pervade every treatment of the work which is built upon them. But they need not be de liberately stated anew each year. It would make these courses of lectures very monotonous; and one may venture to assume that there are some elemen tary principles upon whose truth all students of the ology are agreed, and whose importance they all feel. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Art of Preaching (Classic Reprint)

Author : Charles Reynolds Brown
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780266223252
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (232 download)

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Download or read book The Art of Preaching (Classic Reprint) written by Charles Reynolds Brown and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-12 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Art of Preaching We have not had for thirty years a series of Lyman Beecher Lectures dealing directly with the technique of preaching. It has seemed fitting therefore that as a teacher of homiletics and as one whose main office for many years has been that of preaching, I should take up in a more intimate way the making of a sermon. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Manual of Preaching

Author : Franklin Woodbury Fisk
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780266942955
Total Pages : 360 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (429 download)

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Download or read book Manual of Preaching written by Franklin Woodbury Fisk and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-29 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Manual of Preaching: Lectures on Homiletics Treatises on General Rhetoric; Treatises on Sacred Rhetoric; Models in Secular Literature, - Ancient Classics in Poetry, History, and Oratory; English Classics; Models in Sacred Literature; One's Own Efforts in Literary Composition Manner of Studying Literary Models00. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

God's Word Through Preaching

Author : John Hall
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780656949557
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (495 download)

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Download or read book God's Word Through Preaching written by John Hall and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-02-19 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from God's Word Through Preaching: The Lyman Beecher Lectures Before the Theological Department of Yale College These lectures were written to be Spoken, not read. It was not possiblewto suspend the necessary labors of a pastor in order to seek elegance of style. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Lectures on the History of Abraham and Jacob

Author : Henry Blunt
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 360 pages
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Download or read book Lectures on the History of Abraham and Jacob written by Henry Blunt and published by . This book was released on 1839 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Lectures on Homiletics and Preaching, and on Public Prayer

Author : Ebenezer Porter
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ISBN 13 : 9781331348122
Total Pages : 144 pages
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Download or read book Lectures on Homiletics and Preaching, and on Public Prayer written by Ebenezer Porter and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-13 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Lectures on Homiletics and Preaching, and on Public Prayer: Together With Sermons and Letters In entering on my labors as Bartlet Professor of Sacred Rhetoric in this Seminary, I found the office to be in some respects a new one, in the business of theological instruction. After an examination of the many books that have been written on Rhetoric in general, and the comparatively few that have been written on Sacred Rhetoric, it became manifest, that I must be called to traverse a field, to a considerable extent untrodden by any predecessor. One of the first difficulties which met me, as an Instructor of our Senior Class, was the want of any single work, that I was satisfied to put into their hands, as a d104-Book on Homiletics. The best thing of the kind, as far as it went, was Fenelon's Dialogues; but this little work is too limited in its range of subjects, and too desultory, as to classification of the matter which it does contain, to occupy any considerable time of students so advanced in knowledge, as our Senior Class are expected to be. This deficiency is not supplied, in any adequate manner, by Claude's Essay; - nor by the few judicious Lectures of Blair, on preaching; - nor by those of Campbell, on Pulpit Eloquence. This state of the case left me no option as to the course to be pursued. It was plainly necessary for me to adapt my instructions to the immediate necessities of my pupils, and to give them aid on those principles which they were at once to apply in practice. Hence my precepts took a systematic form, as designed to exhibit a connected view of the points which come in requisition with a theological student, just beginning to compose sermons. Next to a warm and sanctified heart, and a sound understanding, knowledge respecting his own sacred employment is necessary to make the preacher a workman that needeth not to be ashamed. No man can learn to preach by study merely. He must be taught of God, or he will never understand the gospel. - He must love Christ, or he will never feel the motives of the gospel, nor exhibit its truths in demonstration of the Spirit and with power. But neither will piety alone render him skilful and powerful in the pulpit. Besides respectable native endowments, he must have others that can result only from study. The preaching of the gospel is a science, which has elementary principles. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.