Proclaim!

Our Scripture verse on preaching is 2 Timothy 3:16-17 which reads: "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works."   Our quote on preaching today is from Patrick Henry. He said, "It is the business of a virtuous clergy to censure vice in every appearance of it."   Our first topic is titled "The Call to the Ministry, Part 7" from "Lectures to My Students" by Charles H. Spurgeon. He writes:   I should not complete this point if I did not add, that mere ability to edify, and aptness to teach is not enough, there must be other talents to complete the pastoral character. Sound judgment and solid experience must instruct you; gentle manners and loving affections must sway you; firmness and courage must be manifest; and tenderness and sympathy must not be lacking. Gifts administrative in ruling well will be as requisite as gifts instructive in te