Countless Christians have been inspired by Spurgeon's straightforward and insightful writings. And these classic meditations continue to be just as relevant today as they were more than one hundred years ago. This modern-language edition of Morning and Evening offers practical insights into everyday Christian living. You'll be challenged to reflect on the redemptive work of Christ and the power you have in Him to live for God's glory. If you want to grow in grace and in the knowledge of the Lord, make your first and last encounter of each day time well spent with God. Get ready to experience the joy of knowing who you are in Christ, growing stronger in your faith, and loving God more.
Charles 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.