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Thousandsofvaluable sermonsarealmostlostforwantofthisexcellence; for
whatavaillaborious investigation,sound argument,and correct diction, if thisbe
wanting ? The peoplearebutlittlemoved,andanxiously wait fortheend ofthe
discourse. On the other hand,look atthoseministerswho excel in pathos,and
who occasionally incorporate address orapplication ; by what crowds is their
ininistry attended! andthatby enlightened aswellasby lesscultivated hearers.
Here then is theattractive power,andhere thesanctifiedmagic of their speech,
and nowhere else. Pure nature loves it; while man is man hewill own its
power.
Also attributed to: Unknown
The point
Sermons without pathos fail to move hearers, however sound the argument; passionate application draws the crowds.
Audience
AdultsSmall Group
Tone
Convicting · Sobering
To tell aloud
about 1 min · 68 words