The World's Great Sermons - L. Beecher to Bushnell - Volume IV

Book excerpt: This book contains volume IV of “The World's Great Sermons”, a collection of historic Christian sermons by notable figures, compiled by Grenville Kleiser and first published in 1908. The sermons were selected based on their literary and rhetorical merit, as well as their usefulness to solving problems related to living as a Christian. Contents include: “Lyman Beecher: The Government Of God Desirable”, “Channing: The Character Of Christ”, “Chalmers: The Expulsive Power Of A New Affection”, “Campbell: The Missionary Cause”, “Irving: Preparation For Consulting The Oracles Of God”, “Arnold: Alive In God”, “Wayland: A Day In The Life Of Jesus Of Nazareth”, etc. Grenville Kleiser (1868–1953) was a North American author best remembered for his many inspirational and motivational books, especially those related to oration and self development. He also worked as a Public Speaking teacher at Yale Divinity School, Yale University. Other notable works by this author include: “How to Speak in Public” (1906), “Humorous Hits and How to Hold an Audience” (1908), and “Stories that Take” (1910). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.