HOMILETICS, n. The science of adapting sermons to the spiritual needs, capacities and conditions of the congregation. (Ambrose Bierce)

HOMILETICS, n. The science of adapting sermons to the spiritual needs, capacities and conditions of the congregation.

Ambrose Bierce

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