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A Good Start: A Book for Young Men and Women [Updated and Annotated]
Mr. Spurgeon was emphatically the friend of the young. During the course of his successful and God-honored ministry, his supreme aim was to lead children and youth to Christ and to encourage and stimulate them in their aspirations after true nobility. Now that his voice is hushed, his powerful pen still speaks. In this book, with persuasive earnestness and characteristic force, he shows those who are standing upon the threshold of life how to make A Good Start.
It is impossible to overestimate the importance of the start we make in the journey of life since it necessarily affects and largely determines all that follows. No life can be truly successful unless lived along the lines of Christian principles. The first step must be surrendering the heart to Christ, and all of life’s journey must be lived in conscious fellowship with Him. In this way, we form true perceptions of life and duty, and are enabled to give practical embodiment to God’s idea concerning us. It is during this character-forming time of life that wise counsel, faithful warning, and sympathetic admonition are especially valuable.
About the Author
Charles Haddon (C. H.) Spurgeon (1834-1892) was a British Baptist preacher. He started preaching at age 16 and quickly became famous. He is still known as the “Prince of Preachers” and frequently had more than 10,000 people present to hear him preach at the Metropolitan Tabernacle in London. His sermons were printed in newspapers, translated into many languages, and published in many books.
It is impossible to overestimate the importance of the start we make in the journey of life since it necessarily affects and largely determines all that follows. No life can be truly successful unless lived along the lines of Christian principles. The first step must be surrendering the heart to Christ, and all of life’s journey must be lived in conscious fellowship with Him. In this way, we form true perceptions of life and duty, and are enabled to give practical embodiment to God’s idea concerning us. It is during this character-forming time of life that wise counsel, faithful warning, and sympathetic admonition are especially valuable.
About the Author
Charles Haddon (C. H.) Spurgeon (1834-1892) was a British Baptist preacher. He started preaching at age 16 and quickly became famous. He is still known as the “Prince of Preachers” and frequently had more than 10,000 people present to hear him preach at the Metropolitan Tabernacle in London. His sermons were printed in newspapers, translated into many languages, and published in many books.
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288 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 18, 2023
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Charles Haddon Spurgeon
6,019 books1,609 followersCharles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-1892) was England's best-known preacher for most of the second half of the nineteenth century. In 1854, just four years after his conversion, Spurgeon, then only 20, became pastor of London's famed New Park Street Church (formerly pastored by the famous Baptist theologian, John Gill). The congregation quickly outgrew their building, moved to Exeter Hall, then to Surrey Music Hall. In these venues, Spurgeon frequently preached to audiences numbering more than 10,000—all in the days before electronic amplification. In 1861, the congregation moved permanently to the newly constructed Metropolitan Tabernacle.
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June 14, 2024
Surgeon's passion for young believers fills every letter of this book. Tremendous encouragements, piercing reprimands and astonishing wisdom can all be found in this relatively short book.
I found the chapter on God's providence in the life of Esther (chapters 8-9) very encouraging. Additionally in chapter 14 Spurgeon gripped my heart to serve the Lord fully even from the "springtime of life". He argues that the best time in your life to serve the Lord fully is when you are a young man.
This book, along with J.C. Ryle's Thoughts for Young men, could not be more highly recommended by me. Every young person should read it!
I found the chapter on God's providence in the life of Esther (chapters 8-9) very encouraging. Additionally in chapter 14 Spurgeon gripped my heart to serve the Lord fully even from the "springtime of life". He argues that the best time in your life to serve the Lord fully is when you are a young man.
This book, along with J.C. Ryle's Thoughts for Young men, could not be more highly recommended by me. Every young person should read it!
December 26, 2024
A Good Start for a person of any age
Although written for the young, the wisdom is appropriate for consumption by Christians and non-Christians of any age. A Good Start can be had for young believers, regardless of their physical age. The wisdom revealed in this book is a solid foundation for real life.
Although written for the young, the wisdom is appropriate for consumption by Christians and non-Christians of any age. A Good Start can be had for young believers, regardless of their physical age. The wisdom revealed in this book is a solid foundation for real life.
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