 A minister may fill his pews, his communion roll, the mouths of the public, but what that minister is on his knees in secret before God Almighty, that he is and no more. Author: John Owen |
| A minister, without boldness, is like a smooth file, a knife without an edge, a sentinel that is afraid to let off his gun. If men will be bold in sin, ministers must be bold to reprove. Author: William Gurnall |
| The devil had as good have let Paul alone, for he no sooner comes into prison but he falls a preaching, at which the gates of Satan's prison fly open, and poor sinners come forth. Author: William Gurnall |
| No sort of defense is needed for preaching outdoors, but it would take a very strong argument to prove that a man who has never preached beyond the walls of his meetinghouse has done his duty. A defense is required for services within buildings rather than for worship outside of them. Author: William Booth |
| But what is the use of preaching the Gospel to men whose whole attention is concentrated upon a mad, desperate struggle to keep themselves alive? Author: William Booth |
| Poesy and oratory omit things not essential, and insert little beautiful digressions, in order to place everything in the most effective light. Author: Isaac Watts |
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| Some have a violent and turgid manner of talking and thinking; they are always in extremes, and pronounce concerning everything in the superlative. Author: Isaac Watts |
| Preach the gospel everyday; if necessary, use words. Author: Francis of Assisi |
| It is no use walking anywhere to preach unless our walking is our preaching. Author: Francis of Assisi |
| The great truths of revelation are neither able to preach nor defend themselves. They must have soldier preachers who proclaim and defend them. They have never conquered as silent force, they have never won as a reserve corps. Author: E.M. Bounds |
| Praying gives sense, brings wisdom, and broadens and strengthens the mind. The prayer closet is a perfect schoolteacher and schoolhouse for the preacher. Thought is not only brightened and clarified in prayer, but thought is born in prayer. Author: E.M. Bounds |
| My grand point in preaching is to break the hard heart, and to heal the broken one. Author: John Newton |
