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The Voice in Speech and Song, Table of Contents

Introduction	5
Table of Contents	7
Chapter 1—A Heavenly Talent	13
Chapter 2—Design for Communication	17
Chapter 3—A Tool for Evangelism	23
Chapter 4—Importance of Speech Education	30
Chapter 5—The Role of Parents	33
Chapter 6—The Role of Teachers	36
Chapter 7—Students and Speech	42
Chapter 8—The Influence of Words	48
Chapter 9—Persuasion Through Speech	59
Chapter 10—Misuse of the Gift	64
Chapter 11—Nature of His Voice	71
Chapter 12—Effectiveness of Presentation	75
Chapter 13—Love, Sympathy, and Kindness	79
Chapter 14—Patient Calmness	82
Chapter 15—Simplicity	84
Chapter 16—Power, Authority, and Earnestness	89
Chapter 17—Words of Truth	95
Chapter 18—No Complicated Reasoning nor Argument	97
Chapter 19—Christ’s Study of Countenances	99
Chapter 20—Adaptation to His Listeners	101
Chapter 21—Illustrations, Symbols, and Figures of Speech	104
Chapter 22—The Worker’s Model	109
Chapter 23—Revelation of Christ	115
Chapter 24—Modesty, Truthfulness, and Discretion	120
Chapter 25—Kinds of Negative Speaking	123
Chapter 26—Love and Kindness	131
Chapter 27—Effect of Words on Oneself	136
Chapter 28—Discernment in Reproof	140
Chapter 29—Praise and Thanksgiving	148
Chapter 30—Care in Speaking of Others	151
Chapter 31—Hope and Encouragement	155
Chapter 32—Faith a Topic of Conversation	162
Chapter 33—Simplicity in Our Speech	165
Chapter 34—Importance of the Subject	173
Chapter 35—Clarity and Purity of Utterance	181
Chapter 36—Importance of General Health	191
Chapter 37—Proper Use of the Voice	195
Chapter 38—Love and Kindness	207
Chapter 39—Simplicity and Clarity	214
Chapter 40—Pure Language	222
Chapter 41—Earnestness and Assurance	225
Chapter 42—Conversational Manner	232
Chapter 43—No Harsh Words nor Debating Spirit	238
Chapter 44—Brevity	247
Chapter 45—Speed and Tone	258
Chapter 46—Anecdotes and Humor	269
Chapter 47—Illustrations and Visual Aids	276
Chapter 48—Oratorical and Theatrical Display	283
Chapter 49—Danger of Excessive Emotion	290
Chapter 50—Being Heard, but Not by Shouting	294
Chapter 51—Refinement and Solemnity of Demeanor	298
Chapter 52—Every Person an Original	299
Chapter 53—The Real Proof of Preaching	301
Chapter 54—Christ the Sum and Substance	311
Chapter 55—Promise of the Holy Spirit	317
Chapter 56—Eternal Truth	319
Chapter 57—Testing Truths	325
Chapter 58—Soon Coming of Christ	335
Chapter 59—The Way of Salvation	337
Chapter 60—Practical Godliness	344
Chapter 61—Men and Women of the Bible	351
Chapter 62—Medieval Reformers	379
Chapter 63—Adventist Pioneers	387
Chapter 64—The Power of Song	407
Chapter 65—Christ’s Singing	412
Chapter 66—Voice Culture and Song	414
Chapter 67—Wrong Use of the Voice in Music	417
Chapter 68—Singing That Is to God’s Glory	427
Chapter 69—Song a Part of Worship	432
Chapter 70—Singing a Means of Witness	441
Chapter 71—Singing in Israel’s Experience	444
Chapter 72—Song at Christ’s Resurrection and Ascension	458
Chapter 73—Song in the Last Great Crisis	461
Chapter 74—Songs of the Redeemed	463