The Life and Works of Charles Haddon Spurgeon

  The nineteenth century produced a cadre of great preachers. Standing at the head of that illustrious class was Charles Haddon Spurgeon. His preaching was legendary in his own day, and now more than a century later his published works are of such reputation as to be considered standard fare for preachers and essential reading for all. Spurgeon's evangelistic zeal lead to the conversion of many thousands. His sympathetic instruction to the believing throngs who sat before him in London's Metropolitan Tabernacle tutored them in faith and faithfulness. His pulpit addresses, both  evangelistic and pastoral, were published extensively, giving him worldwide influence. His insistence upon adherence to the truth and upon the reliability of Scripture to determine it made necessary a separation from many who were even in his day straying from the historic roots of fundamental Christianity. His wit could be charming or cutting; his presentation, fiery and forceful. He was an extraordinarily gift