Historical Writings

  • The Warrant of Faith

    The Warrant of Faith A Sermon (No. 531) Delivered on Sunday Morning, September 20th, 1863, by the Rev. C. H. SPURGEON, At the Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington "And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ."–1 John 3:23. THE old law shines in terrible glory with its ten…

  • The Chief Of Sinners

    The Chief Of Sinners A SERMON DELIVERED BY THE REV. C. H. SPURGEON, AT THE METROPOLITAN TABERNACLE, NEWINGTON. "Sinners; of whom I am chief." 1 Timothy 1:15. WHO among all the Scriptural writers can compare with Paul in the fullness of his testimony to the Grace of God? Upon the Doctrines of Grace, upon the…

  • The Cedars Of Lebanon

    The Cedars Of Lebanon A SERMON DELIVERED ON SUNDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 13, 1863, BY THE REV. C. H. SPURGEON, AT THE METROPOLITAN TABERNACLE, NEWINGTON. "The trees of the Lord are full of sap. The cedars of Lebanon, which He has planted." Psalm 104:16. IF Solomon were here this morning, who spoke of all trees, from…

  • Chastisement–Now And Afterward

    Chastisement–Now And Afterward A SERMON DELIVERED ON SUNDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 6, 1863, BY THE REV. C. H. SPURGEON, AT THE METROPOLITAN TABERNACLE, NEWINGTON. "Now no chastening for the present seems to bejoyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby." Hebrews 12:11. LAST Sunday morning we…

  • The Red Heifer

    The Red Heifer A SERMON DELIVERED ON SUNDAY MORNING, AUGUST 30TH, 1863, BY THE REV. C. H. SPURGEON, AT THE METROPOLITAN TABERNACLE, NEWINGTON. "This is the ordinance of the la w, which the Lord has commanded, saying, Speak unto the children of Israel, that they bring you a red heifer without spot, wherein is no…

  • No Illusion

    No Illusion A SERMON DELIVERED BY THE REV. C. H. SPURGEON, AT THE METROPOLITAN TABERNACLE, NEWINGTON. "And did not know that what was done by the angel was real, but thought he was seeing a vision." Acts 12:9. FANCY, not fact! A dream! A delusion! That would be the world's estimate of the most blessed…