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Few things are more helpful to preachers than the thoughts of a great preacher. In this volume we have such\u00a0Thoughts on Preaching\u00a0<\/em>from the illustrious pen of Dr. James W. Alexander. First published posthumously in 1864, it contains sections from his private writings with their illuminating comments on the work of the ministry. Here too are his Letters to Young Ministers on such themes as\u00a0Devotion to the Work of the Ministry, The Happiness of Christ’s Ministry, Extempore Preaching,\u00a0<\/em>as well as papers on\u00a0Expository Preaching, Discipline and Study,\u00a0<\/em>and related themes.<\/p>\n

In an area of Christian literature already well endowed, Alexander’s work makes a particular contribution in a number of ways. Firstly, it\u00a0stimulates thought\u00a0<\/em>as well as informs, and thus meets an important need in the preacher’s life. Secondly, it contains a\u00a0variety of material,\u00a0<\/em>and is therefore helpful to the novice and the experienced preacher alike. Thirdly, it\u00a0instructs the mind and heart\u00a0<\/em>to see the preaching of the gospel as the most important and heroic task in the world, and one which demands the consecration of the whole man to God. All who have a concern and responsibility for the preaching of the word of God should find something to help and encourage them in these pages.<\/p>\n

‘Every preacher of the gospel should earnestly strive to attain the experience of the truths which he communicates, and to have every doctrine which he utters turned into vital exercises of his heart; so that when he stands up to speak in the name of God, there may be that indescribable freshness and penetrativeness, which arise from individual and present interest in what is declared.’ \u2014 J. W. Alexander<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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