Unholiness in the preacher’s life either will stop his mouth from reproving or the people’s ears from receiving. Oh, how harsh a sound does such a cracked bell make in the ears of his auditors!
— William Gurnall (1616 – 1679)
Sermons
A sermon is not made with an eye upon the sermon, but with both eyes upon the people and all the heart upon God.
— John Owen (1616-1683)
Preaching
It is a fearful thing to be an unsanctified professor, but much more to be an unsanctified preacher.
— Richard Baxter
Earnestness of Preachers
I go out to preach with two propositions in mind. First, every person ought to give his life to Christ. Second, whether or not anyone else gives him his life, I will give him mine.
— Jonathan Edwards
