Excerpt from A Sermon Preached at the Ordination of Mr. John E. Emerson, as Pastor of the Whitefield Congregational Church and Society in Newburyport, Tuesday Evening, January 1, 1850: Together With the Charge to the Pastor, Right Hand of Fellowship, and Address to the People
One secret Of Robert Hall's power, was the masterly workings of his reasoning faculty in elucidating the sub jcet before him. With a penetration which enabled him to see through all the ramifications Of his subject, even to the minutest fibres with a grasp Of mind that enabled him to summon before his mental vision, all the arguments, proofs, and bearings of the truth under consideration with a power of abstraction which fastened his attention upon every point, until from the very intensity Of the gaze his soul was on fire with the themerhe was prepared to'go before his audience, and overpower them by the weight of his arguments, and the force Of his conclusions. Nor were his reasonings, profound as they were, dry, cold and Spec ulative, as is sometimes the case with other writers. They came warm from the heart. They were charged, as it were, with emotion and passion, and though sometimes fierce, were often solemnly impressive. At all events, says one, serving to Show that strong argument may be worked in fire, as well as in frost.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This sermon, preached at the ordination of John E. Emerson as pastor of the Whitefield Congregational Church in Newburyport in 1850, delves into the significance of the Christian ministry in the face of significant societal changes. The author articulates the importance of intellectual culture for ministers, emphasizing the need for logical reasoning, strong arguments, and clear language in their sermons to effectively engage and persuade an enlightened audience. The author also highlights the crucial role of spirituality in the ministerial profession, viewing it as the animating force behind all ministerial duties and responsibilities. The sermon further examines the necessity of intellectual pursuits to protect the church against the inroads of modern error, which in the mid-19th century included German rationalism and skepticism. It stresses the need for ministers to possess a deep understanding of theology, philology, and other relevant disciplines to counter these challenges effectively. The sermon also underscores the importance of fostering a spirit of courtesy towards other denominations and promoting unity within the Christian church, advocating for a broad platform of evangelical truth. Ultimately, this sermon underscores the vital role of the Christian ministry in promoting spiritual growth, defending the faith, and fostering unity within the church, emphasizing the need for both intellectual and spiritual preparedness among ministers. 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. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780243518340_0
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