Historical Writings

  • The Greatest Trial on Record

    The Greatest Trial on Record A Sermon (No. 495) Delivered on Sunday Morning, February 22nd, 1863, by the Rev. C. H. SPURGEON, At the Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington "The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord, and against his anointed."–Psalm 2:2. AFTER OUR LORD HAD been betrayed by…

  • The Betrayal

    The Betrayal A Sermon (No. 494) Delivered on Sunday Morning, February 15th, 1863, by the Rev. C. H. SPURGEON, At the Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington "And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him. But Jesus…

  • Gethsemane

    Gethsemane A Sermon (No. 493) Delivered on Sunday Morning, February 8th, 1863, by the Rev. C. H. SPURGEON, At the Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington "And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground."–Luke 22:44. FEW HAD FELLOWSHIP with the sorrows…

  • Our Stronghold

    Our Stronghold A SERMON DELIVERED ON SUNDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 26, 1862, BY THE REV. C. H. SPURGEON, AT THE METROPOLITAN TABERNACLE, NEWINGTON. "The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous run into it, and are safe." Proverbs 18:10. STRONG towers were a greater security in a bygone age than they are now….

  • Gracious Renewal

    Gracious Renewal A SERMON DELIVERED ON SUNDAY MORNING, JANUARY 25, 1863, BY THE REV. C. H. SPURGEON, AT THE METROPOLITAN TABERNACLE, NEWINGTON. "Renew a right spirit within me." Psalm 51:10. WE had a joyful meeting last Wednesday evening. As a Church we all met together as a loving family, and it was a sight of…