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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... grace of action ; and though theatrical action is unseemly in so grave a character as a preacher's yet there is an action as proper to the pulpit , as that is to the stage . " " Advice from a Bishop to a young clergyman , " P. 59 , 90 ...
... grace of action ; and though theatrical action is unseemly in so grave a character as a preacher's yet there is an action as proper to the pulpit , as that is to the stage . " " Advice from a Bishop to a young clergyman , " P. 59 , 90 ...
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... grace , for a divine blessing on your la- bours . It was a usual saying of Mr. Luther , Bené orasse , est bené studuisse * . In these your previous devotions , see that your heart be very sincere and ferventt . You must pray for your ...
... grace , for a divine blessing on your la- bours . It was a usual saying of Mr. Luther , Bené orasse , est bené studuisse * . In these your previous devotions , see that your heart be very sincere and ferventt . You must pray for your ...
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... grace and supplication . 2. You are to pray for your people - that their attentions may be engaged both to the evidence . and importance of the things they are to hear that God would open their hearts to give them a fair and candid ...
... grace and supplication . 2. You are to pray for your people - that their attentions may be engaged both to the evidence . and importance of the things they are to hear that God would open their hearts to give them a fair and candid ...
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... grace- ful respect . ( 2. ) The head : Which should al- ways regularly turn with the eyes . ( 3. ) The hands . The right hand should have almost all the action ; at least the left hand is never to be moved alone . ( 4. ) The upper part ...
... grace- ful respect . ( 2. ) The head : Which should al- ways regularly turn with the eyes . ( 3. ) The hands . The right hand should have almost all the action ; at least the left hand is never to be moved alone . ( 4. ) The upper part ...
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... grace and gift of prayer . 1. The grace , or the spirit of prayer . This . signifies either ( 1. ) Praying with the heart and spirit , * On the subject of pulpit elocution , as it includes both pronunciation and action , see LAWSON's ...
... grace and gift of prayer . 1. The grace , or the spirit of prayer . This . signifies either ( 1. ) Praying with the heart and spirit , * On the subject of pulpit elocution , as it includes both pronunciation and action , see LAWSON's ...
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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...