Historical Writings

  • The Soul’s Crisis

    The Soul's Crisis A sermon (No. 906) Delivered by C.H.SPURGEON, At the Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington "Jesus of Nazareth passes by."- Luke 18:37. Such was the news of that day. As an exclamation, doubtless it was often repeated when our Lord made His journeys through the land of Palestine and its outskirts–"Jesus of Nazareth passes by!"…

  • Footsteps Of Mercy

    Footsteps Of Mercy A sermon (No. 905) Delivered by C.H.SPURGEON, At the Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington "If there is a messenger with him, an interpreter, one among a thousand, to show unto men His uprightness: Then He is gracious unto him and says, Deliver him from going down to the Pit: I have found a ransom."-…

  • The Eye–a Similitude

    The Eye–a Similitude A sermon (No. 904) Delivered by C.H.SPURGEON, At the Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington "Keep me as the apple of the eye."- Psalm 17:8. THIS prayer is full of meaning and is the outflow of a well-instructed mind. It is no parrot cry, but the leaping up of a living desire from a Grace-taught…

  • The Way Everlasting

    The Way Everlasting A sermon (No. 903) Delivered by C.H.SPURGEON, At the Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington "Lead me in the way everlasting."- Psalm 139:24. WE must all of us have a "way." We must be journeying, for this is not our resting place. We cannot abide in any one stay. "Forward" is the word of command….

  • Safe Shelter

    Safe Shelter A sermon (No. 902) Delivered by C.H.SPURGEON, At the Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington "He shall cover you with His feathers, and under His wings shall you trust."- Psalm 91:4. WHAT condescending words! I cannot express the sense I feel of the great loving kindness of the Lord to us in using such a simile…