The ablest minister
(J. C. Philpot, "Meditations
on the
Preceptive Part of the Word of God")
He is the ablest minister
who is . . .
soundest in doctrine,
deepest in experience,
most godly in practice.
He must have also a gracious experience in
his own soul of the truths which he preaches,
in their savour, sweetness, and power.