Inhalt - The Voice in Speech and Song (1988)

The Voice in Speech and Song (1988)

• 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
    • Enoch
    • Jochebed
    • Moses
    • King Saul
    • Abigail
    • Elijah
    • Children of Israel
    • John the Baptist
    • Mary, the Mother of Jesus
    • The Apostles
    • John the Apostle
    • Peter
    • Stephen
    • Paul
    • Timothy
  • Chapter 62—Medieval Reformers
    • Wycliffe
    • Huss
    • Jerome
    • Luther
    • The Wesleys and Whitefield
    • Humble Men of Reformation Times
  • Chapter 63—Adventist Pioneers
    • William Miller
    • James White
    • W. W. Prescott
    • God’s Modern Messenger
• 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