The world's great sermons, Volume 03 Massillon to Mason By: Grenville Kleiser (1868-1953) |
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The World's Great Sermons Volume 03, Massillon to Mason, curated by Grenville Kleiser, offers readers a diverse and insightful collection of sermons from renowned preachers throughout history. From the powerful and poetic words of Jean Baptiste Massillon to the impassioned teachings of Charles Mason, this anthology provides a window into the minds and hearts of some of the most influential religious figures of their time.
Kleiser's selection showcases a range of styles and themes, allowing readers to explore the moral and spiritual lessons imparted by these masterful speakers. The sermons are organized in a way that allows for easy reference and comparison, making this volume a valuable resource for students of theology and anyone interested in the art of persuasive speaking.
While some may find the language of the sermons to be dated or challenging to understand, the timeless wisdom and depth of insight contained within these texts make them worth the effort. Overall, The World's Great Sermons Volume 03 is a worthwhile addition to any library, offering a glimpse into the profound influence that sermons have had on shaping religious thought and practice throughout history. COMPILED BY GRENVILLE KLEISER Formerly of Yale Divinity School Faculty; Author of "How to Speak in Public," Etc. With Assistance from Many of the Foremost Living Preachers and Other Theologians INTRODUCTION BY LEWIS O. BRASTOW, D.D. Professor Emeritus of Practical Theology in Yale University VOLUME III MASSILLON TO MASON 1908 CONTENTS VOLUME III MASSILLON (1663 1742). The Small Number of the Elect SAURIN (1677 1730). Paul Before Felix and Drusilla EDWARDS (1703 1758). Spiritual Light WESLEY (1703 1791). God's Love to Fallen Man WHITEFIELD (1714 1770). The Method of Grace BLAIR (1718 1800). The Hour and the Event of all Time DWIGHT (1752 1817). The Sovereignty of God ROBERT HALL (1764 1831). Marks of Love to God EVANS (1766 1838). The Fall and Recovery of Man SCHLEIERMACHER (1768 1834). Christ's Resurrection an Image of our New Life MASON (1770 1829). Messiah's Throne MASSILLON THE SMALL NUMBER OF THE ELECT BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE Jean Baptiste Massillon was born in 1663, at Hyères, in Provence, France. He first attracted notice as a pulpit orator by his funeral sermons as the Archbishop of Vienne, which led to his preferment from his class of theology at Meaux to the presidency of the Seminary of Magloire at Paris... Continue reading book >>
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