Preaching is the natural overflow of our religion. We have received good newsand we long to tell it to others. The reason and passion of preaching theonly reas... » 

Preaching is the natural overflow of our religion. We have received good newsand we long to tell it to others. The reason and passion of preaching theonly reason and passion is that a great and wonderful thing has come into ourlives in the love of God through Jesus and we can find no rest until we tellthe world. Blacks classic book on preaching first published in 1924 remainsa valuable guide for ministers and students of theology. Originally deliveredas a series of lectures the book covers the many facets of preaching fromchoice of subject through the hard work involved in careful preparation tothe importance of delivery. The final chapters are devoted to the planning ofworship and the conduct of services. Preaching as the title implies is notthe art of following prescribed rules. There is always an element of mysterybound up with the greater mystery of personality. «