Christian History

Issue 29

Charles Spurgeon: England's “Prince of Preachers”

Originally published in 1991

Christian History magazine was published by Christianity Today from 1982 to 2008.

Articles in this Issue

Charles H. Spurgeon: Did You Know?

A collection of true and unusual facts about Charles Haddon Spurgeon

The Life & Times of Charles H. Spurgeon

He was the quintessential Victorian Englishman, yet his masterful preaching astonished his era—and lives long beyond it.

Spurgeon’s Conversion

The story he told over 280 times in his sermons

Sayings of Spurgeon

A sampling of his wisdom and wit

The Secrets of Spurgeon’s Preaching

Why would thousands come to hear him speak?

Compel Them to Come In

An earnest evangelistic appeal from the Prince of Preachers

The Anguish and Agonies of Charles Spurgeon

Debilitating gout, poisonous slander, recurring depression—Spurgeon suffered them all. What happened to his faith as a result?

What Did Spurgeon Believe?

He insisted on thinking through his theology for himself—and often found himself out of step with his age.

The Down-Grade Controversy

What caused Spurgeon to start the most bitter fight of his life?

Charles Spurgeon and the Case for Child Care

Spurgeon’s vision for needs-based care still persists today.

Charles H. Spurgeon: A Gallery of Famous Friends

Eric W. Hayden, formerly minister at the Metropolitan Tabernacle, is the author of numerous books on Spurgeon, including Searchlight on Spurgeon (Pilgrim, 1973).

The Political Force

Spurgeon often got in the middle of hot national issues.

Spurgeon’s College

His innovative school for training pastors continues nearly 150 years later.

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