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.
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