Sermons on Evil-Speaking

These sermons gather a learned clergyman’s fierce warning against the damage of careless words. Drawing on biblical passages, the speaker dissects the allure of foolish chatter, reckless swearing, and the insidious spread of slander, urging listeners to guard their tongues as zealously as they guard their souls. The collection also reflects the author’s own journey—from a royalist youth at Cambridge to a respected professor and preacher—offering a window into the intellectual and spiritual climate of 17th‑century England.

Delivered in a measured, scholarly style, each sermon blends theological insight with practical counsel, reminding listeners that speech shapes character and community. Though rooted in its time, the admonitions resonate with modern concerns about gossip, idle talk, and the temptation to judge others. Listeners will find both historical richness and timeless moral guidance, making the work a thoughtful companion for anyone interested in the power of words.