Lectures to My Students [Hardcover]

C. H. Spurgeon (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 15, 2010

"My college lectures are colloquial, familiar, full of anecdote, and often humorous; they are purposely made so, to suit the occasion. At the end of the week I meet the students, and find them weary . . . and only in a condition to receive something which will attract and secure their attention, and fire their hearts."

Though best remembered as the most popular preacher of the Victorian era, C. H. Spurgeon was also founder and president of the Pastor's College in London. He supervised the training of over 800 students, presided at an annual conference for ministers, and, on Friday afternoons, delivered regular lectures on every aspect of pulpit ministry.

Featuring such gems as "The Minister's Fainting Fits"; "Posture, Action, Gesture, etc."; and "On the Choice of a Text," this unabridged edition of 28 of Spurgeon's classroom discourses on homiletics overflows with practical wisdom, discerning wit, and sage advice. Covering the call, open-air preaching, ordinary conversations, using illustrations, and conduct outside the church, Spurgeon's words are as rich and nourishing for pastors and students today as they were more than a century ago.

CHAPTERS INCLUDE
* The Minister's Self-Watch
* Our Public Prayer
* On Spiritualizing
* The Blind Eye and the Deaf Ear
* On Conversion as Our Aim
* The Sciences as Sources of Illustration

An excellent and useful gift for pastors and seminary students, church history enthusiasts, and even collectors and readers of classic Victorian literature.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

One contemporary scholar and authority on Spurgeon says of this work: "Next to Mr. Spurgeon's great literary work, The Treasury of David, we consider (these) Lectures to My Students his greatest single contribution to the Christian world. There is more practical wisdom, common sense and sage advice packed within these pages than with any other book of similar size or content." This complete and unabridged edition of Spurgeon's great work will make it possible for today's generation to appreciate Spurgeon's combination of discerning wit and refreshingly practical advice. Included in the 28 chapters of this classic volume on homiletics are such lectures as: - The Call to Ministry - The Preacher's Private Prayer - On the Choice of a Text - On the Voice - The Holy Spirit in Connection with Our Ministry - Posture, Action, Gesture, etc. - The Blind Eye and the Deaf Ear - On Conversion as Our Aim - Illustrations in Preaching -- As were all of Spurgeon's' messages to his people, each of these lectures is Scripture-saturated and Christ-honoring. They move swiftly and are fascinating in their content and sage counsel. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-92) served for 30 years at the Metropolitan Tabernacle in London. It is estimated that during his lifetime he preached to 10 million people. His collected works (which were translated into numerous languages even in his lifetime) fill over 60 volumes and remain one of the best-selling writing series in history. Christians and seekers throughout the world prize them for their biblical grounding, eloquent text, and simple encouragement.

Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-92) served for 30 years at the Metropolitan Tabernacle in London. It is estimated that during his lifetime he preached to 10 million people. His collected works (which were translated into numerous languages even in his lifetime) fill over 60 volumes and remain one of the best-selling writing series in history. Christians and seekers throughout the world prize them for their biblical grounding, eloquent text, and simple encouragement.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 591 pages
• Publisher: Hendrickson Pub (May 15, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1598565176
• ISBN-13: 978-1598565171
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Possibly the Best Volume on Preaching and Preachers..., March 14, 2000

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This review is from: Lectures to My Students (Paperback)

...And believe me I would probably know. I've been reading as many books on preaching as I possibly can. I've discovered that most books on preaching today focus on structure and form. Their like my friend Gus says, "Car manuals for preaching." Structure and form have their place, but I think that it is over emphasized today. In this book Spurgeon remains extremely practical, yet raises the plane for the standared of both a good sermon and a good preacher. In this book he is in exceptionally rare form, he differs from most of his sermons. He is still just as Christ-centered and elequent but is more casual than in his sermons. After I read this book I felt as if I had aqired a new friend. I also felt as if I was part the Pastor's colledge. I could almost raise my hand and ask a question. I highly recomend this book to pastors and laymen alike with no regret.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thought provoking 100+ year-old truths for modern preachers., October 20, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Lectures to My Students (Paperback)

Charles Haddon Spurgeon was born in 1834 and was converted at the age of 16. By the age of 17, he was already adept enough in the Word of God that he was called to shepherd one of the local churches. During his lifetime, he published over 1900 different sermons. Each was original and thought-provoking. Those who have read his sermons know that each message was filled with the Word of God and sought to bring honor and glory to Christ alone. The teaching done by Spurgeon in these 28 lectures is a skill that has almost completely vanished from among pastor-teachers today. This 443 page book reflects just one reason why he was called, "The Prince Of Preachers" and "A Master Pulpiteer." Spurgeon's teachings and messages will go on in Christendom as being revelant to any age in any decade. The ministerial student will do well to study these lectures and seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit in applying them to their ministry. The experienced minister should also take the time out of often hectic schedules to study what made this "Prince of Preachers" a prince among preachers. No minister should ever be able to find fault with this classic. This contents of this book and the author should never be considered to be "out-of-date" and "not up-to-par in this modern world." It is a timely piece which I thoroughly enjoyed. I would highly recommend it be read over and over again.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have!!! Spurgeon shares his wit and wisdom, March 3, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Lectures to My Students (Paperback)

This book is a classic, and should be a part of every Christian's library. What an encouragement and inspiration. This book has not lost any of its touch, even though the messages C.H. Spurgeon gave in it are over a hundred years old. Rather, he reveals why today's modern spiritualism is no match to the true power of God, encouraging us to WALK YE IN THE OLD WAYS and to GO BY THE OLD. PATHS.