The style was popular in the late 19th century among Baptist (Primitive Baptist especially), Methodist, Unitarian, and some Presbyterians preachers, such as Blackleach Burritt. Some of the more famous preachers who employed it were Charles Haddon Spurgeon, Charles Grandison Finney and Peter Cartwright.

Who preached the first sermon?

Buddha Preaching the First Sermon at Sarnath 11th century

A popular subject in medieval Buddhist art is the Buddha preaching his first sermon in a deer forest at Sarnath, north of Bodhgaya, where he had experienced enlightenment some weeks prior.

How long was a Puritan sermon?

According to Earle, watches were a luxury and most Puritans used either a sundial or “noon marks” on the floors or window seats in the house. On the pulpit, there were often times large hour glasses that were used to remind the clergy of the time. It was not unusual to have a sermon last between two to three hours.