In this classic work on the art of preaching, Potter explores both the practical and the theoretical aspects of delivering effective and memorable speeches. Drawing on extensive personal experience as a preacher, Potter offers valuable insights into the techniques that make extempore speaking both compelling and persuasive. This is an essential guide for anyone seeking to improve their public speaking skills or develop a deeper understanding of the craft of preaching. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.