dents of theology. The style of voice, adapted to the correct and - The plan on which the contents of the following pages, are ar- 1st, Introductory Observations on the importance of Elocution, 2d, Remarks on the effect of Manner, in Voice and Gesture, as 3d, A brief Summary of the most important Principles of Elocu- 4th, Exercises in these forms of reading, selected and arranged 5th, A brief statement of the Principles of Gesture. 6th, Miscellaneous Extracts, for practice in Reading and Speak- CONTENTS. PAGE HINTS ON THE MODES OF PRACTICE IN THE USE OF THIS VOLUME, INTRODUCTORY OBSERVATIONS ON THE STUDY OF ELOCUTION, The Elocution of the Pulpit. By the Rev. Dr. Edwards A. Park, The Study of Elocution an important part of the Preparation re- The Attitude of the Body, required for Public Speaking, . The Character of Oratorical Action, Pulpit Eloquence of England. - Sydney Smith, Eloquence of the Pulpit.-John Quincy Adams, The Fatal Falsehood. - Mrs. Opie, The Field of Battle.-Robert Hall, "Not on the Battle Field."-John Pierpont, |