Christian Theology - Media Sabda Org

Shun all controversies about politics; and especially that disgrace of
the pulpit, political preaching. I have known this do much evil; but
though I have often heard it, I never knew an instance of its doing good.
A sentence or two of affectionate prayer in different parts of the
discourse has a wonderful tendency to enliven it, and to make the people
hear with concern and interest.
Never ape any person, however eminent he may be for piety or
ministerial abilities. Every man has a fort, as it is called, of his own; and
if he keep within it he is impregnable.
A fine appearance and a fine voice cover many weaknesses and
defects, and strongly and forcibly recommend what is spoken, though not
remarkable for depth of thought or solidity of reasoning. Many popular
orators have little beside their persons and their voice to recommend
them.
When you baptize, let it be, if possible, in the face of the congregation;
and not in the vestry, nor in private. Take occasion in a few words to
explain its nature and importance, both to the congregation and to the
parents; and insist on the personal attendance of the latter, that you may
give them those directions and charges relative to their training up their
children in the discipline and admonition of the Lord which the case
requires; and take heed that all whom you baptize be properly registered;
and let the register book be kept in the most secure place, because it is of
great importance; and in all cases in which a baptismal register can be
applied, these registers are complete evidences in law.
In administering the sacrament of the Lord's supper, be deeply reverent
and devout in all your deportment. Pour out the wine into the cups
leisurely, and take heed that you spill not one drop of it. Shedding the
wine on the table cloth, to say the least of it, is highly unbecoming and
ungraceful: keep firm hold both of the bread and the cup, till you feel the
communicant has hold with yourself.