Companion to the Font and the Pulpit (1846)

The Companion to the Font and the Pulpit is a book written by William Meade in 1846. It is a comprehensive guide for ministers and preachers on how to deliver sermons effectively and with conviction. The book is divided into two parts, the first part focusing on the font, which symbolizes the sacrament of baptism, and the second part on the pulpit, which is the platform from which sermons are delivered. In the first part, Meade discusses the importance of baptism as a sacrament and its role in the Christian faith. He provides guidance on how to conduct baptismal services and how to explain the significance of baptism to the congregation. Meade also includes several examples of baptismal sermons to help preachers prepare for this important sacrament.In the second part, Meade focuses on the pulpit, which he considers to be the most important tool for a preacher. He discusses the importance of preaching and provides guidance on how to prepare and deliver sermons effectively. Meade also includes several examples of sermons on various topics to help preachers develop their own preaching style.Overall, the Companion to the Font and the Pulpit is a valuable resource for ministers and preachers looking to improve their preaching skills and deliver powerful sermons that will inspire and motivate their congregations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.