 It is said of Pericles, the Athenian orator, that before he went out to address the people, he prayed to the gods that nothing might go out of his mouth but what might be to the purpose. What an example does this heathen set for the Christian preacher...  A cabinet of jewels opened to the curious - Page 58by Charles Bradbury (minister of the gospel.) - 1785Full view - About this book
 | John Leifchild, Redford (Rev. Dr.) - Sermons - 1838 - 472 pages
...he cannot expect success. When Pericles, the Athenian orator, went to address the people, he prayed to the gods that nothing might go out of his mouth but what might be to the purpose. A good example to preachers. The Jesuits, who diligently study human nature, discover more... | |
 | Public speaker - 1860 - 146 pages
...justly termed " twaddle." " When Pericles, the Athenian orator, went to address the people, he prayed to the gods that nothing might go out of his mouth but what might be to the purpose. A very good example for preachers," says Bishop Williams. Rather by far would we listen to... | |
 | 1867 - 214 pages
...is said of Pericles, the Athenian orator, that before he went out to address the people, he prayed to the gods that nothing might go out of his mouth but what might be to the purpose. What an example does this heathen set for the Christian preacher and teacher! How much is... | |
 | James Comper Gray - 1871 - 442 pages
...18. rf Is. ix. 16; Ш. 12; МаГ. ii. 7,8; 1 Ti. vi. 5. e Je. v. 31; L в; Ez. Ш. 18; xiv. 9, 10. "When Pericles went Into the pulpit to make orations...might go out of his mouth but what might be to the purpose : a good examplefor preachers." — Vtnning. fLacm. a Mb. vii. 17. 62Pe.iii.18; He. v. 12;... | |
 | Conduct of life - 1871 - 784 pages
...is said of Pericles, the Athenian orator, that, before he went out to address the people, he prayed to the gods that nothing might go out of his mouth but what might be to the purpose. What an example does this heathen set for the Christian 'preacher and teacher ! How much is... | |
 | James Comper Gray - Bible - 1872 - 422 pages
...thrusting his sickle into another man's harvest."-.¡Vorri». d T. Robinson. " When Pericles went into tho pulpit to make orations to the people, he would make his prayer to the g -de, lhat nothing might go out of hiч mouth but what might be to the purpose: a good example for... | |
 | James Comper Gray - 1880 - 416 pages
...is said of Pericles, the Athenian orator, that before he went out to address the people, he prayed to the gods that nothing might go out of his mouth but what might be to the purpose. What an example does this heathen set for the Christian preacher and teacher ! How much is... | |
 | J. L. Nye - Bible - 1882 - 136 pages
...ATHENIAN ORATOR. — Before Pericles, the Athenian orator, went out to address the people, he used to pray to the gods that nothing might go out of his mouth but what might be to the purpose. A lesson for every Christian to do before going forth to teach. l. 2 — Through the Holy... | |
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