"Is Not MY Word Like Fire, And Like A Hammer That Breaks A Rock In Pieces?"

The best kind of preaching!
(William Jay, 1769-1853)

What I have always deemed the best 

kind of preaching is neither highly 

doctrinal nor overly practical; 

but distinguished by what 

I would call experimental--

or a constant blending of the doctrines 

and practice of the Gospel, strongly with 

the affections and feelings. 

Many have been sadly deficient here. 

Their sermons have had theology enough 

in them, and practical enough; but there 

was little in them to rend and melt the heart!

"Is not MY Word like fire," declares 
the LORD, "and like a hammer that 
breaks a rock in pieces?" Jeremiah 23:29

"He is not the best preacher who tickles the ear--

but who breaks the heart!"(Thomas Brooks)

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GraceGems has published J.R. Miller's practical one page article, 
"Minding the 'Rests'".