The Sermons of Henry Smith, the Silver-tongued Preacher
The Sermons of Henry Smith, the Silver-tongued Preacher
Author:
Henry Smith
Editor:
John Brown
Published:
June 2013
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Paperback
ISBN:
9781107655584
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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.
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June 2013Paperback
9781107655584
264 pages
203 × 127 × 15 mm
0.29kg
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Table of Contents
- 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.
