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Aimed at ministers and theological students, the author advocates for disciplined extemporaneous preaching, arguing it often produces greater naturalness, warmth, and immediacy than fully composed sermons. He surveys common objections and practical disadvantages, acknowledges individual differences in aptitude, and recommends perseverance and moral as well as intellectual preparation. Drawing comparisons with public speaking in other forums, he highlights how spontaneous delivery can enliven manner and gesture while warning against loose or careless practice. The book closes with concrete rules and safeguards designed to help preachers plan, structure, and deliver accurate, coherent, and edifying extemporaneous addresses.

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Title: Hints on extemporaneous preaching

Author: Henry Ware

Release date: August 13, 2008 [eBook #26308]
Most recently updated: January 3, 2021

Language: English

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HINTS
ON
EXTEMPORANEOUS PREACHING.

By HENRY WARE, Jr.
MINISTER OF THE SECOND CHURCH IN BOSTON.

Maximus vero studiorum fructus est, et velut præmium quoddam amplissimum longi laboris, ex tempore dicendi facultas.

Quinct. x. 7.

BOSTON:
PUBLISHED BY CUMMINGS, HILLIARD & CO.
1824.

TO
THE STUDENTS
IN THE
THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY IN HARVARD UNIVERSITY,
THIS LITTLE TREATISE,
WITH THE
SINCEREST PRAYERS THAT THEY MAY BECOME
PROFOUND DIVINES AND POWERFUL PREACHERS,
IS AFFECTIONATELY INSCRIBED
BY
THE AUTHOR.