Historical Writings

  • Joy Born at Bethlehem

    Delivered on Lord's-Day Morning, December 24th, 1871, by C. H. SPURGEON, At the Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington "And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which…

  • A Visit to the Harvest Field

    Delivered by C. H. SPURGEON, At the Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington "Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waited for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain. Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming…

  • The Throne of Grace

    Delivered on Lord's-Day Morning, November 19th, 1871, by C. H. SPURGEON, At the Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington "The throne of grace."–Hebrews 4:16 THESE words are found embedded in that gracious verse, "Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need"; they…

  • Sleep Not

    Delivered by C. H. SPURGEON, At the Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington "Let us not sleep, as do others."–1 Thessalonians 5:6. WE DO NOT usually sleep towards the things of this world. We rise up early, and sit up late, and eat the bread of carefulness, for Mammon's sake. In this age of competition, most men are…