It seems to me that Proctor not only describes how one should present a sermon, but writes his book as if it were a sermon, to serve as an example. Though different from an actual sermon that he would present to a congregation, his book embodies a style that shares many traits with a sermon:
-He uses personal anecdotes, such as his surgery
-He uses repetition, such as repeating the phrase "How Shall They Hear" to form a theme
-He quotes scripture, not only in the title but in other places, such as Psalm 121
-He uses other rhetorical techniques such as rhetorical questions
Perhaps Proctor uses this language because he is used to giving sermons, or perhaps he hopes to show on a second level how one should write a sermon.
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Yes. you're right. Proctor models exactly what he's teaching. That's why I like and chose his book!
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