Advice to Young Preachers

Always remember that a few good sermons, well studied and well delivered, will do much more good than many sermons badly conceived and poorly delivered. Be deliberate and distinct in your pronunciation; at the same time be natural and easy. Communion with God is the mainspring of all religious duties, particularly those of the pulpit.

Neither preach nor pray very loud, remembering that bodily exercise profiteth little. Take care of your health. To do great good, try to live a great while. Knowledge makes the preacher; therefore improve every opportunity to obtain it.—Daniel Smith