A majority of all congregations, rich or poor, is reached, not so much through the intellect as through the affections.

This is an encouraging fact, that while only one man in ten may have been born to become a very great preacher, the other nine, if they love their Master and love human souls, can become great pastors.

Nothing gives a minister such heart-power as personal acquaintance and personal attention to those whom he aims to influence; especially his personal attention will be welcome in seasons of trial.

Let the pastor make himself at home in everybody's home.

Let him go often to visit their sick rooms and kneel beside their empty cribs, and comfort their broken hearts, and pray with them.