A Treatise on the Preparation and Delivery of Sermons

Master the sacred craft of pulpit ministry with the undisputed gold standard of homiletics—presented in the definitive Dargan revised edition.

First published in 1870, John A. Broadus’s A Treatise on the Preparation and Delivery of Sermons has trained generations of pastors and teachers. Acclaimed by contemporaries like Charles H. Spurgeon as the finest work ever written on the subject, Broadus’s masterpiece unites biblical reverence, classical rhetorical discipline, and pastoral practicality into an enduring guide for expository preaching.

Now published by Psalm 119 Press, this edition brings you the renowned Edwin Charles Dargan revised edition—the standard academic text featuring updated bibliographies, historical notes, and refined structure—meticulously curated with original historic pagination preserved.

The Complete Blueprint for Expository Preaching

Broadus approaches the sermon not as academic entertainment, but as a living channel of divine truth. Divided into comprehensive sections, the Treatise guides the preacher through every facet of the calling:

The Materials of Preaching: Faithful text selection, contextual exegesis, sound doctrine, memorable illustrations, and urgent gospel application to the conscience.

The Arrangement of the Sermon: Sermon architecture—crafting logical outlines with arresting introductions, clear divisions, and powerful conclusions.

Style and Perspicuity: Cultivating clarity, energy, and precision of language so divine truth pierces the hearer without distraction.

The Delivery of Sermons: Practical pulpit communication, contrasting manuscript reading with extemporaneous preaching, plus vocal management, pacing, and gesture.

The Conduct of Public Worship: Leading congregational prayer, public Scripture reading, and cultivating reverent corporate worship.

The Psalm 119 Press Difference: Carefully Edited with Original Pagination

Most reprints of Broadus’s classic are unedited scans riddled with OCR errors, broken sentences, and dropped footnotes.

Psalm 119 Press has rebuilt this classic from the ground up for serious scholars and ministers:

The Definitive Dargan Revision: Incorporates the authoritative updates of Edwin C. Dargan, Broadus’s successor, representing the most complete and widely referenced version of the work.

Original Page Numbers Preserved: Historic pagination of the standard Dargan edition is embedded directly in the text, allowing seamless cross-referencing with course syllabi and classic commentaries.

Meticulously Proofread: Line-by-line verification against historic printings to eliminate scan errors, broken hyphenation, and misprints.

Accurate Classical & Biblical Citations: All Latin phrases, Greek terms, classical references (Cicero, Quintilian, Aristotle), and Scripture citations verified and formatted.

Designed for Active Study: Set in an elegant, readable typeface with clear running headers and generous margins for desk study and sermon preparation.

An Essential Volume for Every Preacher’s Study

Whether you are a seminary student laying the foundation for ministry, a pastor renewing your pulpit delivery, or a Bible teacher striving for greater clarity and power, Broadus’s Treatise remains an unmatched companion.

Sharpen your pulpit ministry and proclaim God’s Word with renewed conviction—add this carefully edited edition to your library today.