Sermons of Henry Smith, the Silver-tongued Preacher
Sermons of Henry Smith, the Silver-tongued Preacher
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Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9781107655584
Number of Pages: 264
Published: 20/06/2013
Width: 12.7 cm
Height: 20.3 cm
Henry Smith (c.1560–91) was an English clergyman, widely referred to as 'Silver-Tongued Smith', who was one of the most popular preachers of the Elizabethan period and a key figure in the Puritan movement. Originally published in 1908, this book presents an edited selection of Smith's sermons. Covering a variety of themes, it will be of value to anyone with an interest in preaching, theology and the development of Christianity.
Introduction; 1. The wedding garment; 2. A preparative to marriage; 3. The true trial of the spirits; 4. A dissuasion from pride; 5. The young man's task; 6. The trial of the righteous; 7. The godly man's request; 8. The art of hearing; 9. The magistrates' scripture; 10. The ladder of peace; 11. A looking-glass for Christians; 12. A caveat for Christians; 13. Jacob's ladder; or the way to heaven; 14. The lawyer's question and the lawgiver's answer; 15. The sweet song of Old Father Simeon; 16. The benefit of contentation; 17. The affinity of the faithful; 18. The trumpet of the soul sounding to judgment; 19. The sinful man's search; 20. Mary's choice; Epistle dedicatory; 21. The Christian's sacrifice.
