Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Information about this Book
Introduction
Section 1—A Gift From God
Chapter 1—A Heavenly Talent
Chapter 2—Design for Communication
Chapter 3—A Tool for Evangelism
Chapter 4—Importance of Speech Education
Chapter 5—The Role of Parents
Chapter 6—The Role of Teachers
Chapter 7—Students and Speech
Chapter 8—The Influence of Words
Chapter 9—Persuasion Through Speech
Chapter 10—Misuse of the Gift
Section 2—Christ the Ideal Speaker
Chapter 11—Nature of His Voice
Chapter 12—Effectiveness of Presentation
Chapter 13—Love, Sympathy, and Kindness
Chapter 14—Patient Calmness
Chapter 15—Simplicity
Chapter 16—Power, Authority, and Earnestness
Chapter 17—Words of Truth
Chapter 18—No Complicated Reasoning nor Argument
Chapter 19—Christ’s Study of Countenances
Chapter 20—Adaptation to His Listeners
Chapter 21—Illustrations, Symbols, and Figures of Speech
Chapter 22—The Worker’s Model
Section 3—Christian Attitudes in Speaking
Chapter 23—Revelation of Christ
Chapter 24—Modesty, Truthfulness, and Discretion
Chapter 25—Kinds of Negative Speaking
Chapter 26—Love and Kindness
Chapter 27—Effect of Words on Oneself
Chapter 28—Discernment in Reproof
Chapter 29—Praise and Thanksgiving
Chapter 30—Care in Speaking of Others
Chapter 31—Hope and Encouragement
Chapter 32—Faith a Topic of Conversation
Chapter 33—Simplicity in Our Speech
Section 4—Voice Culture
Chapter 34—Importance of the Subject
Chapter 35—Clarity and Purity of Utterance
Chapter 36—Importance of General Health
Chapter 37—Proper Use of the Voice
Section 5—Effective Methods of Public Speaking
Chapter 38—Love and Kindness
Chapter 39—Simplicity and Clarity
Chapter 40—Pure Language
Chapter 41—Earnestness and Assurance
Chapter 42—Conversational Manner
Chapter 43—No Harsh Words nor Debating Spirit
Chapter 44—Brevity
Chapter 45—Speed and Tone
Chapter 46—Anecdotes and Humor
Chapter 47—Illustrations and Visual Aids
Chapter 48—Oratorical and Theatrical Display
Chapter 49—Danger of Excessive Emotion
Chapter 50—Being Heard, but Not by Shouting
Chapter 51—Refinement and Solemnity of Demeanor
Chapter 52—Every Person an Original
Chapter 53—The Real Proof of Preaching
Section 6—Content of Our Discourses
Chapter 54—Christ the Sum and Substance
Chapter 55—Promise of the Holy Spirit
Chapter 56—Eternal Truth
Chapter 57—Testing Truths
Chapter 58—Soon Coming of Christ
Chapter 59—The Way of Salvation
Chapter 60—Practical Godliness
Section 7—Examples of Effective Speakers
Chapter 61—Men and Women of the Bible
Chapter 62—Medieval Reformers
Chapter 63—Adventist Pioneers
Section 8—Use of the Voice in Singing
Chapter 64—The Power of Song
Chapter 65—Christ’s Singing
Chapter 66—Voice Culture and Song
Chapter 67—Wrong Use of the Voice in Music
Chapter 68—Singing That Is to God’s Glory
Chapter 69—Song a Part of Worship
Chapter 70—Singing a Means of Witness
Chapter 71—Singing in Israel’s Experience
Chapter 72—Song at Christ’s Resurrection and Ascension
Chapter 73—Song in the Last Great Crisis
Chapter 74—Songs of the Redeemed