The Essential Element in Good Preaching: A Sermon, Preached at the Ordination of Julius H. Seelye, in the First Reformed Dutch Church of Schenectady, August 10, 1853 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Laurens Perseus Hickok

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This book explores the essence of the Christian Ministry, identifying its essential goodness as rooted in a deep and abiding devotion to the honor of God, beyond all other considerations. The author argues that no other qualifications can suffice without this principle, which prompts perseverance in the right preaching of the Gospel, diffusing its unction through all aspects of ministry. By offering a practical application of this truth, the book sheds light on the ordination of ministers, emphasizing its significance as a public recognition of God-given qualifications rather than a mere bestowal of them. The author also highlights the importance of mental talents and attainments, recognizing their value as auxiliaries to a minister's piety, but never as substitutes. The work underscores the necessity of the Christian Ministry for moral preservation, emphasizing that no people can discard its principles and duties and be safe in purity and virtue. The author concludes by encapsulating the significance of the book's insights, asserting that they provide a renewed appreciation of the dignity of the holy ministry and its crucial role in glorifying God and leading people to salvation.

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Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication date: 2018
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0243197039
ISBN 13: 9780243197033
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 29

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the essence of the Christian Ministry, identifying its essential goodness as rooted in a deep and abiding devotion to the honor of God, beyond all other considerations. The author argues that no other qualifications can suffice without this principle, which prompts perseverance in the right preaching of the Gospel, diffusing its unction through all aspects of ministry. By offering a practical application of this truth, the book sheds light on the ordination of ministers, emphasizing its significance as a public recognition of God-given qualifications rather than a mere bestowal of them. The author also highlights the importance of mental talents and attainments, recognizing their value as auxiliaries to a minister's piety, but never as substitutes. The work underscores the necessity of the Christian Ministry for moral preservation, emphasizing that no people can discard its principles and duties and be safe in purity and virtue. The author concludes by encapsulating the significance of the book's insights, asserting that they provide a renewed appreciation of the dignity of the holy ministry and its crucial role in glorifying God and leading people to salvation. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780243197033_0

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