Historical Writings

  • Elijah’s Plea

    Elijah's Plea (No. 1832) DELIVERED BY C. H. SPURGEON, AT THE METROPOLITAN TABERNACLE, NEWINGTON, ON NOVEMBER 9, 1884. "Let it be known that I have done all these things at Your word." 1Kings 18:36. THE acts of Elijah were very singular. It had not been known, from the foundations of the earth, that a man…

  • Smoking Flax

    Smoking Flax (No. 1831) DELIVERED BY C. H. SPURGEON, AT THE METROPOLITAN TABERNACLE, NEWINGTON, ON JUNE 1, 1884. "The smoking flax shall He not quench." Isaiah 42:3. I BELIEVE that the first sense of these words is not the one usually given to them, nor yet the one upon which I intend to preach tonight….

  • Exceeding Gladness

    Exceeding Gladness (No. 1827) A SERMON INTENDED FOR READING ON LORD'S-DAY, MARCH 8, 1885, DELIVERED BY C. H. SPURGEON, AT THE METROPOLITAN TABERNACLE, NEWINGTON, ON DECEMBER 21, 1884. "For You have made Him most blessed forever: You have made Him exceedingly glad with Your countenance." Psalm 21:6. You have heard a great many sermons upon…