Extempore preaching [1884]

Language: English. Approximately 170 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1884. Text in English. This scholarly work by Wilder Smith (1835-1891) provides a comprehensive examination of extemporaneous preaching, a practice central to many Christian traditions. The author analyzes the theological principles behind spontaneous sermon delivery, its historical development, and its practical implementation in worship settings. Drawing from both biblical precedents and contemporary theological thought, Smith offers valuable insights for clergy, seminarians, and scholars of homiletics. The text explores the balance between preparation and spontaneity, the role of the Holy Spirit in preaching, and the challenges of delivering effective sermons without written notes. This reprint preserves the original 1884 edition, making an important historical work on preaching accessible to modern readers. Book images are non-contractual.