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title: 'The Ministry, Their Habits and Demeanor: Read at the Opening of the Reformed Presbyterian Seminary, Allegheny, on Tuesday, November 3, 1863'
type: pdf
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authors:
- 'James McLeod Willson'
date: 1864-01-01
collection: 'Archives'
subcollection: '19th century'
topics:
- 'Pastoral Theology'
- 'Character and Conduct of Life'
- 'Education'
scriptures:
- 'Titus 1'
- 'Psalms 119'
url: https://confessional.org/archives/19th-century/willson-1864-the-ministry-their-habits-and-demeanor-read-at-the-opening-of-the-reformed-presbyterian-seminary-allegheny-on-tuesday-november-3-1863
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# The Ministry, Their Habits and Demeanor: Read at the Opening of the Reformed Presbyterian Seminary, Allegheny, on Tuesday, November 3, 1863

An address to theological students on the minister's habits and demeanor: disciplined, systematic study, broad general knowledge, and sincere piety are essential for effective pastoral service.

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