Lamps, Pitchers And Trumpets

Lamps, Pitchers and Trumpets: Lectures on the Vocation of the Preacher is a book written by Edwin Paxton Hood, a British Congregationalist minister and writer. The book is a collection of lectures that were delivered by Hood on the topic of preaching and the role of the preacher. The title of the book is taken from the biblical story of Gideon, who defeated the Midianites with an army of only 300 men armed with lamps, pitchers, and trumpets. Hood uses this story as a metaphor for the preacher's role in bringing light, refreshment, and sound to the world.The book is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different aspect of the preacher's vocation. The first part discusses the importance of the preacher's personal character and spiritual life, emphasizing the need for humility, sincerity, and devotion. The second part explores the preacher's relationship with the congregation, emphasizing the need for empathy, understanding, and compassion. The third part focuses on the preacher's message, discussing the importance of clarity, relevance, and authenticity.Throughout the book, Hood draws on his own experiences as a preacher and his extensive knowledge of the Bible and Christian theology. He also includes numerous anecdotes and illustrations to illustrate his points and make the book more engaging and accessible.Overall, Lamps, Pitchers and Trumpets is a thoughtful and inspiring book that offers valuable insights into the art and science of preaching. It is recommended for anyone interested in the ministry or in improving their public speaking skills.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.