Spurgeon : A New Biography

by Dallimore, Arnold A.

• ISBN13: 9780851514512
• ISBN10: 0851514510
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1987-06-01
• Publisher: Banner of Truth
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Summary

This book will meet the need of those completely ignorant of Spurgeon and his vast achievements, but will stir also the interest of all who value his unique ministry.

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
Acknowledgments	xi
Conditions in England During Spurgeon's Time	xiii
The Preparation of the Man 1834---1854
The Boy and the Books	3	(12)
Through Terrible Conviction to Glorious Conversion	15	(8)
Joyful First Efforts in Serving the Lord	23	(8)
The Boy Preacher of Waterbeach	31	(12)
The First Years in London 1855---1864
``A Great Door and Effectual Is Opened''	43	(12)
Spurgeon's Marriage---This One Truly Made in Heaven	55	(8)
Conflict	63	(12)
Revival in London	75	(18)
The Long Period of Mature Ministry 1861---1886
The Metropolitan Tabernacle	93	(10)
Training Young Preachers	103	(10)
The Growth of the Spurgeonic Enterprises	113	(12)
Almshouses and Orphanage	125	(8)
Sunshine and Shadow	133	(12)
Mrs. Spurgeon and Her Work	145	(8)
Daily Life in the Great Church	153	(10)
Ten Years of Mighty Ministry	163	(14)
Personal Characteristics	177	(12)
Spurgeon as an Author	189	(14)
The Final Years 1887---1892
Earnestly Contending for the Faith	203	(14)
Last Labors	217	(14)
``With Christ, Which Is Far Better''	231	(10)
Appendix: Subsequent History of the Metropolitan Tabernacle	241	(4)
Annotated Bibliography	245	(4)
General Index	249