The student and pastor; or, directions how to attain to eminence and usefulness in those respective characters. New eds. [sic], with additions, and an essay on catechising by J. ToulminH.D. Symonds, 1807 - 244 pages |
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... preachers in their respective departments , it becomes those who have the honour to appear in that sacred character seriously to consider . At least this is a powerful argu- ment to excite their efforts to see what can be done ; and to ...
... preachers in their respective departments , it becomes those who have the honour to appear in that sacred character seriously to consider . At least this is a powerful argu- ment to excite their efforts to see what can be done ; and to ...
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... preacher and a friend , till July the 6th , 1746. To his hearers , he was able at the close , of seventeen years ' ministry , to ap- peal for their testimony to the sincerity and earnestness of his labours in the cause in which he ...
... preacher and a friend , till July the 6th , 1746. To his hearers , he was able at the close , of seventeen years ' ministry , to ap- peal for their testimony to the sincerity and earnestness of his labours in the cause in which he ...
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... Preaching Christ , and Experimental Preaching . Mr. PHILIP HOLLAND's Character , Offices and Qua- lifications of the Christian Preacher , in the second volume of Sermons . Mr. ORTON's Life of Dr. Doddridge , and Mr. Philip Henry . Dr ...
... Preaching Christ , and Experimental Preaching . Mr. PHILIP HOLLAND's Character , Offices and Qua- lifications of the Christian Preacher , in the second volume of Sermons . Mr. ORTON's Life of Dr. Doddridge , and Mr. Philip Henry . Dr ...
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John Mason. Tracts on the Ministerial Character , & c . Dr. DODDRIDGE'S Preaching Lectures . Charges , in his Sermons and Tracts , 3 vols . 12mo . vol . ii . BULKLEY'S Christian Preacher . 1 CONTENTS . PART I. CHAP . I. Or the right.
John Mason. Tracts on the Ministerial Character , & c . Dr. DODDRIDGE'S Preaching Lectures . Charges , in his Sermons and Tracts , 3 vols . 12mo . vol . ii . BULKLEY'S Christian Preacher . 1 CONTENTS . PART I. CHAP . I. Or the right.
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... . Of composing of sermons CHAP . II . Page 2 9 16 24 - 30 General rules relating to preaching CHAP . III . - Of the duties immediately previous to the work of the pulpit - 35 49 - 63 CHAP . IV . Of pulpit - elocution Of prayer - CHAP . IV.
... . Of composing of sermons CHAP . II . Page 2 9 16 24 - 30 General rules relating to preaching CHAP . III . - Of the duties immediately previous to the work of the pulpit - 35 49 - 63 CHAP . IV . Of pulpit - elocution Of prayer - CHAP . IV.
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Page 93 - Now unto Him that is able to keep us from falling, and. to present us faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy ; to the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.
Page 159 - And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground; And should sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed should spring and grow up, he knoweth not how. For the earth bringeth forth fruit of herself; first the blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear.
Page 92 - Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.
Page 48 - Clears and improves whate'er it shines upon, It gilds all objects, but it alters none. Expression is the dress of thought, and still Appears more decent, as more suitable; A vile conceit in pompous words...
Page 92 - Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father : 5 To whom be glory for ever and ever.
Page 154 - BRETHREN, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such a one in the spirit of meekness ; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.
Page 92 - Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Page 77 - Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities ; for we know not what to pray for as we ought ; but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
Page 46 - As to the style, sermons ought to be very plain. The figures must be easy; not mean, but noble, and brought in upon design to make the matter better understood. The words in a sermon must be simple, and in common use; not savouring of the schools, nor above the understanding of the people. All long periods, such as carry two or three different thoughts in them, must be avoided; for few hearers can follow or apprehend these: niceties of style are lost before a common auditory.
Page 92 - Now to him that is of power to establish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ...