In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal testimony of their transformation from being involved in witchcraft to becoming a believer in God. They describe a powerful encounter with God where they saw a beautiful place and two sheep grazing on green grass. This experience led them to give up their witchcraft practices and commit their life to serving the Lord. The speaker also shares a harrowing incident where they were targeted to be shot, but miraculously escaped unharmed. They emphasize the importance of belief in God and the consequences of not believing, urging the audience to seek salvation.

St. Benedict of Nursia instructs that from holy Easter until Pentecost without interruption, 'Alleluia' should be said in the Psalms and responsories. From Pentecost to the beginning of Lent, 'Alleluia' should be said every night with the last six Psalms of the Night Office only. On every Sunday outside of Lent, the canticles, Morning Office, Prime, Terce, Sext, and None should be said with 'Alleluia,' while Vespers should be said with antiphons. The responsories are never to be said with 'Alleluia' except from Easter to Pentecost.

James Smith preaches on the essence of true praise, emphasizing the importance of gratitude, glorifying God for His goodness, and celebrating the excellencies of Jehovah with thankfulness. He highlights that praising God should be spiritual, lively, free-will offerings, with delight, sincere, humble, and constant. Smith stresses that praise elevates the soul, softens the spirit, and draws believers closer to the Lord, ultimately leading to a heavenly mindset and a preventative to many evils.