Eloquence

“ELOQUENCE”

Eloquence hath more power over men than all else besides.  If a man would have power over the

multitude, he must seek to touch their hearts, and chain their ears.  There are some men who are like vessels full of knowledge to the brim, but having no means of giving it forth to the world. They are rich in all gems of learning, but know not how to set them in the golden ring of eloquence.  They can collect the choicest of flowers, but know not how to tie them up in a sweet garland to present them to the admirer’s eye.  How is this?  We say again, the Sovereignty of God is here displayed in the distribution of gifts honorable.  Learn here, O Christian man, if you have gifts to cast the honor of them at the Savior’s feet, and if you possess them not, learn not to murmur; remember that God is equally as kind when he keepeth back as when he distributeth his favors.  If any among you be exalted, let him not be puffed up; if any be lowly, let him not be despised; for God giveth to every vessel his measure of grace.  Serve him after your measure, and adore the King of Heaven who doth as he pleaseth.

[Spurgeon, MTP, Vol. 2, p. 313-14]