The Voice in Speech and Song Download Free PDF eBook (603 KB) (To download: Right-click on link and chose 'Save Target as') Table of Contents Abbreviations used in the book Section I - A Gift From God A Heavenly Talent Design for Communication A Tool for Evangelism Importance of Speech Education The Role of Parents The Role of Teachers Students and Speech The Influence of Words Persuasion Through Speech Misuse of the Gift Section II - Christ the Ideal Speaker Nature of His Voice Effectiveness of Presentation Love, Sympathy, and Kindness Patient Calmness Simplicity Power, Authority, and Earnestness Words of Truth No Complicated Reasoning nor Argument Christ's Study of Countenances Adaptation to His Listeners Illustrations, Symbols, and Figures of Speech The Worker's Model Section III - Christian Attitudes in Speaking Revelation of Christ Modesty, Truthfulness, and Discretion Kinds of Negative Speaking Love and Kindness Effect of Words on Oneself Discernment in Reproof Praise and Thanksgiving Care in Speaking of Others Hope and Encouragement Faith a Topic of Conversation Simplicity in Our Speech Section IV - Voice Culture Importance of the Subject Clarity and Purity of Utterance Importance of General Health Proper Use of the Voice Section V - Effective Methods of Public Speaking Love and Kindness Simplicity and Clarity Pure Language Earnestness and Assurance Conversational Manner No Harsh Words nor Debating Spirit Brevity Speed and Tone Anecdotes and Humour Illustrations and Visual Aids Oratorical and Theatrical Display Danger of Excessive Emotion Being Heard, but Not by Shouting Refinement and Solemnity of Demeanour Every Person an Original The Real Proof of Preaching Section VI - Content of Our Discourses Christ the Sum and Substance Promise of the Holy Spirit Eternal Truth Testing Truths Soon Coming of Christ The Way of Salvation Practical Godliness Section VII - Examples of Effective Speakers Men and Women of the Bible Medieval Reformers Adventist Pioneers Section VIII - Use of the Voice in Singing The Power of Song Christ's Singing Voice Culture and Song Wrong Use of the Voice in Music Singing That Is to God's Glory Song a Part of Worship Singing a Means of Witness Singing in Israel's Experience Song at Christ's Resurrection and Ascension Song in the Last Great Crisis Songs of the Redeemed Abbreviations AA -- The Acts of the Apostles AH -- The Adventist Home 1BC -- The Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary, vol 1 (2BC etc for vols 2-7) CG -- Child Guidance CH -- Counsels on Health CM -- Colporteur Ministry COL -- Christ's Object Lessons CS -- Counsels on Stewardship CSW -- Counsels on Sabbath School Work CT -- Counsels to Parents, Teachers, and Students DA -- The Desire of Ages Ed -- Education Ev -- Evangelism EW -- Early Writings FE -- Fundamentals of Christian Education GC -- The Great Controversy GW -- Gospel Workers HP -- In Heavenly Places HS -- Historical Sketches of the Foreign Missions of the Seventh-Day Adventists Lt -- Ellen G White Letter LS -- Life Sketches of Ellen G White Ms -- Ellen G White Manuscript MB -- Thoughts From the Mount of Blessing 2MCP -- Mind, Character, and Personality, vol 2 MH -- The Ministry of Healing ML -- My Life Today MM -- Medical Ministry MYP -- Messages to Young People OHC -- Our High Calling PK -- Prophets and Kings PP -- Patriarchs and Prophets RH -- Review and Herald SC -- Steps to Christ SD -- Sons and Daughters of God 3SG -- Spiritual Gifts, vol 3 SL -- The Sanctified Life 1SM -- Selected Messages, book one 2SM -- Selected Messages, book two 3SM -- Selected Messages, book three SpT Series A -- Special Testimonies, Series A SR -- The Story of Redemption ST -- Signs of the Times SW -- Southern Watchman 1T -- Testimonies for the Church, vol 1 (2T etc for vols 2-9) TM -- Testimonies to Ministers and Gospel Workers TMK -- That I May Know Him WM -- Welfare Ministry YI -- Youth's Instructor RETURN