[Side note: Parting advice]

Now that the subject of pulpit oratory is swept clear from
misleading theories and set in its true light before the young
preacher's eyes, let us see how further we can assist him to
discharge his high office with honour and efficiency.

[Side note: I.--Be natural in development]

"To thine own self be true" is the soundest of advices.

From the beginning the young preacher should aim at developing on
his own lines, thinking in his own way and expressing his
thoughts in their own native dress. No matter how eminent the
paragon you admire, do not become an understudy of him. Remember
he is great only because he is himself and not the imitation of
another. Try, however, to get at the secret of his greatness.
What is it? He discovered his strong points and cultivated them.
Go and do likewise.

You see a man with clear sequence of ideas and easy expression,
but without those exceptional gifts that go to make the born
orator. He could attain even eminence as a lecturer or
instructor, but lecture or instruct he will not, for he has read
Ventura and become smitten. He tries to imitate the Padre's lofty
style, and succeeds in "amazing the unlearned and making the
learned smile." "Failure" is written large over all his efforts.

David could not fight with the gorgeous but cumbersome arms of