Henry Scougal, The Life of God in the Soul of Man:
…preaching is an exercise of which many are ambitious, and none more so than those that are the least qualified for it; but it is not so easy a matter to perform this task aright. To stand in the presence of God, and to speak to his people in his name, with that seriousness, gravity, and simplicity, that zeal and concern which the business requires; to accomodate ourselves to the capacity of the common people, without disgusting the more knowing ones; to awaken drowsy souls, without terrifying tender consciences; to carry home the charge of sin, without the appearance of personal reflection; in a word, to approve ourselves unto God as workmen that need not be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
Words of Grace 