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Charles Spurgeon
1834–1892
Charles Haddon Spurgeon was a British Particular Baptist preacher who remains highly influential among Christians of various denominations. Known as the 'Prince of Preachers,' he preached to around 10 million people throughout his lifetime. He founded Spurgeon's College, an orphanage, and published sermons that sold 25,000 copies per week.
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Prince of PreachersMetropolitan Tabernacle ministryProlific sermon publishingFounding Spurgeon's CollegeThe Treasury of David commentary
Key Works
Morning and Evening
1865|devotional
The Treasury of David
1885|commentary
Lectures to My Students
1875|book
All of Grace
1886|book
Notable Quotes
"A Bible that's falling apart usually belongs to someone who isn't."
— Attributed
"Visit many good books, but live in the Bible."
— Lectures to My Students
"I have learned to kiss the wave that throws me against the Rock of Ages."
— Metropolitan Tabernacle
"Anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, but only empties today of its strength."
— Sermon
"By perseverance the snail reached the ark."
— The Salt-Cellars