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The Making of a Sermon deals with the art of sermonizing, beginning with the basis for all great preaching: the art of Bible study itself. Pierson guides the reader step-by-step through the most important principles which underlie powerful preaching.

These three rules, however important, are not exhaustive. Other three, put beside them, are, if possible, more vital to the best results: Pray, believe, obey. PRAY. The devout frame is the secret of clear vision: “Open Thou mine eyes that I may behold wondrous things out of Thy law!” This is a Temple of Truth of which the Builder holds the key, and unlocks only to the praying soul its secret chambers. The “Princes of this World,” in their pride of worldly wisdom, stand without; while the little child
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