Historical Writings

  • Stephen and Saul

    Stephen and Saul (No. 2948) A SERMON PUBLISHED ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 10, 1905. DELIVERED BY C. H. SPURGEON, AT THE METROPOLITAN TABERNACLE, NEWINGTON, ON THURSDAY EVENING, MAY 13, 1875. "And cast him out of the city, and stoned him; and the witnesses laid down their clothes at a young man's feet, whose name was Saul."…

  • A Procession of Cross-bearers

    A Procession of Cross-bearers (No. 2946) A SERMON PUBLISHED ON THURSDAY, JULY 27, 1905. DELIVERED BY C. H. SPURGEON, AT THE METROPOLITAN TABERNACLE, NEWINGTON, ON LORD'S-DAY EVENING, MAY 2, 1875. "Take up the cross, and follow Me." Mark 10:21. YOUR mind's eye can see that procession yonder. Notice it carefully. At the head of it…

  • Night–and Jesus Not There!

    Night–and Jesus Not There! (No. 2945) A SERMON PUBLISHED ON THURSDAY, JULY 20, 1905. DELIVERED BY C. H. SPURGEON, AT THE METROPOLITAN TABERNACLE, NEWINGTON, ON THURSDAY EVENING, APRIL 29, 1875. "And it was now dark, and Jesus had not come to them." John 6:17. CHRIST'S disciples, when they joined Him, had some very happy times…

  • Urging Lot

    Urging Lot (No. 2944) A SERMON INTENDED FOR READING ON LORD'S-DAY, JULY 13, 1905. DELIVERED BY C. H. SPURGEON, AT THE METROPOLITAN TABERNACLE, NEWINGTON, ON LORD'S-DAY EVENING, APRIL 25, 1875. "When the morning arose, then the angels urged Lot" Genesis 19:15. [This sermon was originally titled "Hastening Lot."] I WILL not spend even a minute…

  • Restraining Prayer

    Restraining Prayer (No. 2943) A SERMON PUBLISHED ON THURSDAY, JULY 6, 1905. DELIVERED BY C. H. SPURGEON, AT THE METROPOLITAN TABERNACLE, NEWINGTON, IN THE YEAR 1863. "You…restrain prayer before God." Job 15:4. THIS is one of the charges brought by Eliphaz the Temanite against Job, "Yes, you cast off fear, and restrain prayer before God."…