1867. Originally presented as lectures. Contents: Homiletics-Relation of Sacred Eloquence to Biblical Exegesis; Distinctive Nature of Homiletics, and Reasons for Its Cultivation; Fundamental Properties of Style; General Maxims for Sermonizing; Special Maxims for Sermonizing; The Different Species of Sermons; The Nature and Choice of a Text; The Plan of a Sermon; Extemporaneous Preaching; The Matter, Manner and Spirit of Preaching; Reciprocal Relations of Preacher and Hearer; Liturgical Cultivation of the Preacher; Pastoral Theology-Definition of Pastoral Theology; Religious Character and Habits of the Clergyman; Intellectual Character and Habits of the Clergyman; Social and Professional Character of the Clergyman; Pastoral Visiting; and Catechising.