Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones is among the finest preachers of the twentieth century. In The Sacred Anointing, Tony Sargent explores the man, the methods and the motives behind this master preacher. He also considers the central place which divine “unction” played in Lloyd-Jones’ life and the prophetic quality of his ministry.
There are good preachers and there are great preachers. The Sacred Anointing presents the place of preaching and the Spirit’s anointing in the life and thought of one of the finest preachers in modern times, Martyn Lloyd-Jones.
Called "a landmark study" by J. I. Packer, The Sacred Anointing is a revelation of the power of God and the effect this has on preacher and listener alike. As Lloyd-Jones once said: "To me there is nothing more terrible for a preacher than to be in the pulpit alone, without the conscious smile of God."
Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones knew only too well that it was not just attentive preparation and correct application of Scripture that inspired or moved listeners, it was the work of the Holy Spirit—"the conscious smile of God."
