Chapter 11—Nature of His Voice
Distinct Enunciation—Jesus is our example. His voice was musi-
cal, and was never raised in high, strained notes while He was speaking
to the people. He did not speak so rapidly that His words were crowded
one upon another in such a way that it made it difficult to understand
Him. He distinctly enunciated every word, and those that heard His
voice bore the testimony that “never man spake like this man.”—
The
Review and Herald, March 5, 1895
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A Calm, Earnest, Musical Voice—By loving words and by works
of mercy, Christ bore down old traditions and man-made command-
ments, and presented the love of the Father in its exhaustless fullness.
His calm, earnest, musical voice fell like balm on the wounded spirit.—
The Review and Herald, March 5, 1901
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Love in His Tone—His tender compassion fell with a touch of
healing upon weary and troubled hearts. Even amid the turbulence of
angry enemies He was surrounded with an atmosphere of peace. The
beauty of His countenance, the loveliness of His character, above all,
the love expressed in look and tone, drew to Him all who were not
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hardened in unbelief. Had it not been for the sweet, sympathetic spirit
that shone out in every look and word, He would not have attracted
the large congregations that He did.—
The Desire of Ages, 254
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As Music to the Ear—The Saviour’s voice was as music to the
ears of those who had been accustomed to the monotonous, spiritless
preaching of the scribes and Pharisees. He spoke slowly and impres-
sively, emphasizing those words to which He wished His hearers to
give special heed. Old and young, ignorant and learned, could catch
the full meaning of His words. This would have been impossible had
He spoken in a hurried way, and rushed sentence upon sentence with-
out a pause. The people were very attentive to Him, and it was said
of Him that He spoke not as the scribes and Pharisees, for His word
was as of one who had authority.—
Counsels to Parents, Teachers, and
Students, 240
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