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dents of theology. The style of voice, adapted to the correct and
impressive reading of a hymn, the Scriptures, or a sermon, requires
special attention and study, and a separate course of practice. The
delivery of a discourse from the pulpit, demands an appropriate
training, distinct from that of popular oratory. - The materials and
the suggestions for such cultivation, the present volume is designed
to supply.

The plan on which the contents of the following pages, are ar-
ranged, embraces,

1st, Introductory Observations on the importance of Elocution,
as a department of Theological Study.

2d, Remarks on the effect of Manner, in Voice and Gesture, as
exemplified in the pulpit.

3d, A brief Summary of the most important Principles of Elocu-
tion, with particular referenee to their exemplification in the read-
ing of the Scriptures, hymns, and sermons.

4th, Exercises in these forms of reading, selected and arranged
for the particular application of rules and principles.

5th, A brief statement of the Principles of Gesture.

6th, Miscellaneous Extracts, for practice in Reading and Speak-
ing, intended to be analyzed by the student, and classified, in their
various contents, under the points of practical elocution which they
illustrate.

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