an admirable summary of the uniqueness of the preaching of the Word.

Written by Matthew Simpson nearly over a century ago speaking about the uniqueness of the sermon event & the awesome responsibility that the preacher has:

His throne is the pulpit; he stands in Christ's stead; his message is the word of God; around him are immortal souls; the Saviour, unseen, is beside him; the Holy Spirit broods over the congregation; angels gaze upon the scene, and heaven and hell await the issue. What associations, and what vast responsibility!