QUALIFICATIONS FOR OPEN-AIR PREACHERS by CH Spurgeon
- A good voice.
- Naturalness of manner.
- Self-possession.
- A good knowledge of Scripture and of common things.
- Ability to adapt himself to any congregation.
- Good illustrative powers.
- Zeal, prudence, and common sense.
- A large, loving heart.
- Sincere belief in all he says.
- Entire dependence on the Holy Spirit for success.
- A close walk with God by prayer.
- A consistent walk before men by a holy life.
If any man has all these qualifications, the Queen had better make a bishop of him at once, yet there is no one of these qualities which could well be dispensed with.
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