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We Shall See God: Charles Spurgeon's Classic Devotional Thoughts On Heaven
No author in history has more material in print than Charles Spurgeon. During his lifetime, Spurgeon and his writings affected the world far and wide. Today, nearly 120 years after his death, countless people continue to have a passion for this London preacher, and more and more discover him every day. Some of Spurgeon's most powerful sermons were those that he preached on the topic of Heaven. Up until now, however, very few of these sermons have been accessible to a mass audience. In what is sure to become an instant classic, best-selling author Randy Alcorn has compiled the most profound spiritual insights on the topic of eternity from these sermons and arranged them into an easily-accessible, highly inspirational devotional format complete with his own comments and devotional thoughts. Whether you are familiar with the works of Charles Spurgeon or not, you are in for a treat, as Alcorn invites you to sit at the feet of the Prince of Preachers and discover timeless pearls of wisdom from one of the greatest theological minds of all time.
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First published May 1, 2011
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Charles Haddon Spurgeon
5,988 books1,615 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 26, 2021
What a solid devotional! Combining excerpts of some of Spurgeon’s sermons on Heaven and Alcorn’s commentary and additional thoughts gives much material to meditate on. Oh for the day our groaning is over and we enter our heavenly rest!
March 29, 2013
I personally enjoyed "We Shall See God". I would either start my day by reading the book, or read the book right before heading to bed. I've never read anything by Charles Spurgeon before, but I have read Randy Alcorn. I have to say that the sermons of Charles Spurgeon really touched my heart. It was delightful to read his views on Heaven and Hell. He is definitely inspiring, and I know I'll read more of him in the future. And the same goes for Randy Alcorn. He's always been inspiring to me, and I've always been blessed when reading his books. Now, after reading "We Shall See God", I have to find a biography on Charles Spurgeon. I want to know more about him and his relationship with God.
December 3, 2016
I have owned a copy of this book since it released five years ago, and I finally got around to reading it. Now I wish I hadn't waited so long. Time and again, the words of Spurgeon from his sermons and the commentary by Alcorn spoke encouragement and excitement and truth into my heart. What a blessing. I will revisit this book in the future.
August 21, 2015
Highly recommend this devotional. It has clarified my thinking in some areas, and changed it in others.
September 25, 2025
One of the best devotionals I have ever read!! Charles Spurgeon and Randy Alcorn on our home as believers, the new heavens and earth, it does not get any better. Not just a verse and a couple of encouraging words but one that takes time to pray, ponder and rejoice over as believers ❤️ highly recommend!!! Yes I finished early because I could not put it down 😅
October 7, 2011
Over the last few weeks, I've been enjoying a wonderful new devotional book to start my day. Charles Spurgeon is one of my heroes of the faith, and Randy Alcorn is one of my favorite contemporary authors, so when I saw We Shall See God: Charles Spurgeon's Classic Devotional Thoughts on Heaven by Randy Alcorn, I knew I wanted to check it out.
In the book, Randy Alcorn compiles some of Spurgeon's best thoughts on the topics of heaven and eternity and puts them in a highly readable, enjoyable devotional format. The book begins with a thorough introduction that includes a brief biography of Spurgeon, an explanation of how the sermon excerpts were compiled, and how and why the language and grammar was updated. This is followed by fifty daily readings. Each reading consists of a brief explanation of which sermon or work the excerpt is from and what the occasion was (for example, if it was preached at a funeral or on a holiday), then the excerpt itself, followed by a few brief closing thoughts from Randy Alcorn, often including further information on the context.
I'm not completely through all the readings yet, but I'm far enough to know that We Shall See God ranks at or near the top of the list of my favorite devotional reads! Even the introduction with it's brief biographical sketch is inspiring!
Spurgeon's 3,561 sermons are bound in sixty-three volumes. They are contained on thirty-eight thousand pages of small print and total about 20 million words. In addition to his sermons, he wrote many books...
Starting when Spurgeon was twenty-one, his sermons were published in annual volumes. These volumes went to press for sixty-three years, the last of them put into print twenty-six years after his death. In the span of six years alone, from the time Spurgeon was twenty-one until he was twenty-seven, his books sold over six million copies. It's possible that even today no author, Christian or otherwise, has as much material in print as Charles Haddon Spurgeon.
His preaching and writing affected his world far and wide while he lived and continue to do so even today. His sermons have been printed in Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Arabic, and many other languages. Today, some 120 years after his death, Spurgeon's works are still read and studied and preached on by Christians of various backgrounds and denominations. (xvi-xvii)
Spurgeon is someone I think everyone should be familiar with! His influence has been and continues to be enormous, his life story is inspiring, and his writing is simply profound. Obviously, though, the volume of material is just so incredible that it's sometimes overwhelming or hard to know where to start. I've read his Morning and Evening, All of Grace, The Treasury of David, and several others, not to mention numerous excerpts and sermons online, but I love that We Shall See God breaks Spurgeon's prolific writing down into short, easy-to-digest chunks. Randy Alcorn's follow-up comments are always enjoyable and often even shed more light on the circumstances surrounding the excerpt.
And it's far from narrow in scope. Even though the focus of the readings is heaven and eternity, it touches on so many other important themes throughout: covenant, kingdom, holiness, and so much more.
We Shall See God makes a perfect introduction for someone who isn't familiar with this man who has been so mightily used by God, and also provides a fantastic way to get a daily dose of inspiration from him even for those who are. I would love to see more in the future in the same format based on other themes in Spurgeon's work.
I definitely recommend We Shall See God as a must-read for all!
Thanks to Tyndale Publishers for providing a review copy to me. All opinions are my own.
Read more: http://homewithpurpose.blogspot.com/2...
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In the book, Randy Alcorn compiles some of Spurgeon's best thoughts on the topics of heaven and eternity and puts them in a highly readable, enjoyable devotional format. The book begins with a thorough introduction that includes a brief biography of Spurgeon, an explanation of how the sermon excerpts were compiled, and how and why the language and grammar was updated. This is followed by fifty daily readings. Each reading consists of a brief explanation of which sermon or work the excerpt is from and what the occasion was (for example, if it was preached at a funeral or on a holiday), then the excerpt itself, followed by a few brief closing thoughts from Randy Alcorn, often including further information on the context.
I'm not completely through all the readings yet, but I'm far enough to know that We Shall See God ranks at or near the top of the list of my favorite devotional reads! Even the introduction with it's brief biographical sketch is inspiring!
Spurgeon's 3,561 sermons are bound in sixty-three volumes. They are contained on thirty-eight thousand pages of small print and total about 20 million words. In addition to his sermons, he wrote many books...
Starting when Spurgeon was twenty-one, his sermons were published in annual volumes. These volumes went to press for sixty-three years, the last of them put into print twenty-six years after his death. In the span of six years alone, from the time Spurgeon was twenty-one until he was twenty-seven, his books sold over six million copies. It's possible that even today no author, Christian or otherwise, has as much material in print as Charles Haddon Spurgeon.
His preaching and writing affected his world far and wide while he lived and continue to do so even today. His sermons have been printed in Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Arabic, and many other languages. Today, some 120 years after his death, Spurgeon's works are still read and studied and preached on by Christians of various backgrounds and denominations. (xvi-xvii)
Spurgeon is someone I think everyone should be familiar with! His influence has been and continues to be enormous, his life story is inspiring, and his writing is simply profound. Obviously, though, the volume of material is just so incredible that it's sometimes overwhelming or hard to know where to start. I've read his Morning and Evening, All of Grace, The Treasury of David, and several others, not to mention numerous excerpts and sermons online, but I love that We Shall See God breaks Spurgeon's prolific writing down into short, easy-to-digest chunks. Randy Alcorn's follow-up comments are always enjoyable and often even shed more light on the circumstances surrounding the excerpt.
And it's far from narrow in scope. Even though the focus of the readings is heaven and eternity, it touches on so many other important themes throughout: covenant, kingdom, holiness, and so much more.
We Shall See God makes a perfect introduction for someone who isn't familiar with this man who has been so mightily used by God, and also provides a fantastic way to get a daily dose of inspiration from him even for those who are. I would love to see more in the future in the same format based on other themes in Spurgeon's work.
I definitely recommend We Shall See God as a must-read for all!
Thanks to Tyndale Publishers for providing a review copy to me. All opinions are my own.
Read more: http://homewithpurpose.blogspot.com/2...
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February 2, 2014
My re-read of J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter series continues with Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Most of my general thoughts on the series can be found in my reviews of the first and second books. In this third book, the story takes quite a step forward on the overall meta level, if you will. Many readers have loved the whole series, but have felt that the series truly came into it's own, with Azkaban.
Azkaban begins with Harry Potter in the same place he was at the beginning of the previous adventures, absolutely miserable. His extended family, the Dursleys are once again being very cruel to him, and worse yet, he has to put up with it. He can only get permission (which he desperately wants) to visit the wizarding town of Hogsmeade (nearby Hogwarts) once school begins if his consent form is signed by a parent or guardian. His Uncle Vernon would much rather see his hated nephew be unhappy, but he makes a deal with him that he will sign the form if Harry behaves and puts up with Vernon's sister who is visiting. Harry tries, he really does, but when the incredibly rude woman insults his dead mother, he snaps and uses magic against her, then runs off. Under any other circumstances, Harry would have been expelled from Hogwarts for his actions, but he is let off without a punishment, due to the Ministry of Magic's relief that he is safe and alive following the escape from Azkaban (the wizarding prison) of the very man who betrayed his parents to Voldemort. Worse yet, all the evidence points to this madman being on his way to Hogwarts to kill Harry.
All is not as it seems, however, and before the school year ends, Harry, Ron, and Hermione will learn the truth about the night Harry's parents died, and Voldemort will be one step closer to returning to power.
This third book was where the series really took off. The more childish elements of the first two books dropped away, and the plotting was better. By the by, I certainly do not mean the word “childish” as an insult, but merely as a descriptive term. The relationship between James Potter, his friends, and their enmity with Severus Snape was introduced into the story. All of the signs of later developments were right there for the attentive reader. From the loathing and cruel attitudes of Snape and Black towards each other, to Lupin's sadness at Sirius' conduct and attitude. The perceptive reader would be able to sense that James and his friends were not the saints, nor was Snape the villain, that they've appeared before now.
I honestly can not think of any critiques of this story, other than that Rowling seems to have made up for Hermione's absence in the denouement of the previous book, by having Ron laid up in this book. Maybe it's just me, but Ron is a fascinating and really neat character, and I would truly have liked to have seen him helping to save the day. The fact that Ron's story was developed further was a plus, however. Ron and Hermione had their eventual relationship alluded to in the pain they caused each other when they fought, and their blushing happiness when they became friends again.
This was really the best installment of the story so far. Part of this was because more of Snape's story was revealed, and the audience could see that, despite his being antagonistic towards Harry, Ron and Hermione, Snape's actions and attitudes were understandable, and definitely sympathetic. As we learn in later books, James Potter and his friends, as well as Snape, were very much flawed heroes. You also begin to get a sense of the brilliant strategist Dumbledore (another flawed hero, very much so) is. All in all, Azkaban is a great read, and the point where the series “grew up” as it were.
Highly Recommended.
Azkaban begins with Harry Potter in the same place he was at the beginning of the previous adventures, absolutely miserable. His extended family, the Dursleys are once again being very cruel to him, and worse yet, he has to put up with it. He can only get permission (which he desperately wants) to visit the wizarding town of Hogsmeade (nearby Hogwarts) once school begins if his consent form is signed by a parent or guardian. His Uncle Vernon would much rather see his hated nephew be unhappy, but he makes a deal with him that he will sign the form if Harry behaves and puts up with Vernon's sister who is visiting. Harry tries, he really does, but when the incredibly rude woman insults his dead mother, he snaps and uses magic against her, then runs off. Under any other circumstances, Harry would have been expelled from Hogwarts for his actions, but he is let off without a punishment, due to the Ministry of Magic's relief that he is safe and alive following the escape from Azkaban (the wizarding prison) of the very man who betrayed his parents to Voldemort. Worse yet, all the evidence points to this madman being on his way to Hogwarts to kill Harry.
All is not as it seems, however, and before the school year ends, Harry, Ron, and Hermione will learn the truth about the night Harry's parents died, and Voldemort will be one step closer to returning to power.
This third book was where the series really took off. The more childish elements of the first two books dropped away, and the plotting was better. By the by, I certainly do not mean the word “childish” as an insult, but merely as a descriptive term. The relationship between James Potter, his friends, and their enmity with Severus Snape was introduced into the story. All of the signs of later developments were right there for the attentive reader. From the loathing and cruel attitudes of Snape and Black towards each other, to Lupin's sadness at Sirius' conduct and attitude. The perceptive reader would be able to sense that James and his friends were not the saints, nor was Snape the villain, that they've appeared before now.
I honestly can not think of any critiques of this story, other than that Rowling seems to have made up for Hermione's absence in the denouement of the previous book, by having Ron laid up in this book. Maybe it's just me, but Ron is a fascinating and really neat character, and I would truly have liked to have seen him helping to save the day. The fact that Ron's story was developed further was a plus, however. Ron and Hermione had their eventual relationship alluded to in the pain they caused each other when they fought, and their blushing happiness when they became friends again.
This was really the best installment of the story so far. Part of this was because more of Snape's story was revealed, and the audience could see that, despite his being antagonistic towards Harry, Ron and Hermione, Snape's actions and attitudes were understandable, and definitely sympathetic. As we learn in later books, James Potter and his friends, as well as Snape, were very much flawed heroes. You also begin to get a sense of the brilliant strategist Dumbledore (another flawed hero, very much so) is. All in all, Azkaban is a great read, and the point where the series “grew up” as it were.
Highly Recommended.
June 2, 2011
We Shall See God: Charles Spurgeon’s Classic Devotional Thoughts on Heaven by Randy Alcorn
Randy Alcorn in We Shall See God collects fifty experts from Charles Spurgeon’s sermons on the topic of heaven. Alcorn has selected from Spurgeon’s vast treasury of sermons excerpts that show Spurgeon’s thoughts on heaven and the importance of Jesus in a theology of the afterlife. After every two to five page Spurgeon excerpt, Alcorn provides commentary on Spurgeon’s thoughts and helps provide linkages to the modern day. Alcorn for his modern reader additionally edited each section to meet modern conventional grammar, often resulting in rearranging large paragraphs into smaller chunks. Alcorn along with the excerpts provides biographical information on Spurgeon for readers unfamiliar with his life and ministry.
For the purposes of this review, I want to focus primarily on Spurgeon’s thoughts. Though Alcorn’s commentary is helpful and helps readers get to the point of sermons written in the language of the 19th century. Spurgeon overall paints a picture of heaven that is exciting, better than one can expect and adventurist. Spurgeon chaffs at those who view heaven as a boring uninteresting existence that humans would not want to spend an eternity in. Instead heaven is a place of rest and sabbath where believers will finally know Jesus in a personal manner. The saved will live in heaven as kings, redeemed by the work of Christ. In heaven there will be no place for sin, but there will be room for laughter and joy. Spurgeon believed that believers would retain their personal identities and friendships, deeper than we could have in the old earth, in the restored creation. This is a devotional book and the cheery and exciting picture that Spurgeon paints of heaven is highly encouraging. On a side note there have been a lot of discussion about heaven and what does it mean to be an Universalist. Spurgeon makes clear that he believes that he believes that there will be more in heaven than those that are lost to hell, an existence without God. Alcorn states his belief that Spurgeon is not an Universalist in anyway, as Jesus is the key to salvation. But it does lead to questions about what does it mean to be an Universalist and the importance to provide each other grace in this debate. In my opinion, we are currently experiencing an vigorous theological debate amongst believers about heaven. In short, it’s nice to see where we have been already to help us determine where we are going.
Review Copy Provided by Tyndale House Publishers
Randy Alcorn in We Shall See God collects fifty experts from Charles Spurgeon’s sermons on the topic of heaven. Alcorn has selected from Spurgeon’s vast treasury of sermons excerpts that show Spurgeon’s thoughts on heaven and the importance of Jesus in a theology of the afterlife. After every two to five page Spurgeon excerpt, Alcorn provides commentary on Spurgeon’s thoughts and helps provide linkages to the modern day. Alcorn for his modern reader additionally edited each section to meet modern conventional grammar, often resulting in rearranging large paragraphs into smaller chunks. Alcorn along with the excerpts provides biographical information on Spurgeon for readers unfamiliar with his life and ministry.
For the purposes of this review, I want to focus primarily on Spurgeon’s thoughts. Though Alcorn’s commentary is helpful and helps readers get to the point of sermons written in the language of the 19th century. Spurgeon overall paints a picture of heaven that is exciting, better than one can expect and adventurist. Spurgeon chaffs at those who view heaven as a boring uninteresting existence that humans would not want to spend an eternity in. Instead heaven is a place of rest and sabbath where believers will finally know Jesus in a personal manner. The saved will live in heaven as kings, redeemed by the work of Christ. In heaven there will be no place for sin, but there will be room for laughter and joy. Spurgeon believed that believers would retain their personal identities and friendships, deeper than we could have in the old earth, in the restored creation. This is a devotional book and the cheery and exciting picture that Spurgeon paints of heaven is highly encouraging. On a side note there have been a lot of discussion about heaven and what does it mean to be an Universalist. Spurgeon makes clear that he believes that he believes that there will be more in heaven than those that are lost to hell, an existence without God. Alcorn states his belief that Spurgeon is not an Universalist in anyway, as Jesus is the key to salvation. But it does lead to questions about what does it mean to be an Universalist and the importance to provide each other grace in this debate. In my opinion, we are currently experiencing an vigorous theological debate amongst believers about heaven. In short, it’s nice to see where we have been already to help us determine where we are going.
Review Copy Provided by Tyndale House Publishers
June 9, 2011
Charles Spurgeon was a famous preacher in England. Randy Alcorn was inspired by Charles Spurgeon and his teachings. Alcorn combined some of Spurgeon’s teaching about Heaven into this new devotional book. We Shall See God has fifty devotionals for readers to get a glimpse of what Heaven will be like. Each devotional day contains excerpts from Spurgeon’s sermons and it has scripture to back up the teachings. Alcorn then included his own thoughts about Spurgeon’s teachings about Heaven each day.
Some of the topics about Heaven are:
Will I Be Myself in Heaven?
Longing for Our Resurrection Bodies
Friendship in Heaven
Not Just a State of Being
No Place for Sin in Heaven
Groaning For Perfection
One of my favorite quotes was from the Longing for Our Resurrection Bodies teaching:
“The saints in Heaven are perfectly free from sin and, so far as they are capable of it, are perfectly happy. But a disembodied spirit never can be perfect until it is reunited to its body. God made man not pure spirit but body and spirit, and the spirit alone will never be content until it sees its physical frame raised to its own condition of holiness and glory.” (27)
I would recommend We Shall See God to anyone who desires to learn more about Heaven and its beauty. We have so much to enjoy when Christ returns and takes us to Heaven! Charles Spurgeon seemed to have been very insightful about Christ and his Kingdom. Randy Alcorn has helped readers to get to know Charles Spurgeon and his teachings. I haven’t read any of Charles Spurgeon’s teaching before reading this devotional. I am glad I read this devotional book about Heaven! Charles Spurgeon knew how to describe what many people are feeling right now in today times, even though he lived in the nineteenth century. One of my favorite things his teachings taught me was about our future bodies in Heaven. If you’re going to Heaven or want to know more about it then read this book!
Tyndale House Publishers has provided me with a complimentary copy of this book.
Some of the topics about Heaven are:
Will I Be Myself in Heaven?
Longing for Our Resurrection Bodies
Friendship in Heaven
Not Just a State of Being
No Place for Sin in Heaven
Groaning For Perfection
One of my favorite quotes was from the Longing for Our Resurrection Bodies teaching:
“The saints in Heaven are perfectly free from sin and, so far as they are capable of it, are perfectly happy. But a disembodied spirit never can be perfect until it is reunited to its body. God made man not pure spirit but body and spirit, and the spirit alone will never be content until it sees its physical frame raised to its own condition of holiness and glory.” (27)
I would recommend We Shall See God to anyone who desires to learn more about Heaven and its beauty. We have so much to enjoy when Christ returns and takes us to Heaven! Charles Spurgeon seemed to have been very insightful about Christ and his Kingdom. Randy Alcorn has helped readers to get to know Charles Spurgeon and his teachings. I haven’t read any of Charles Spurgeon’s teaching before reading this devotional. I am glad I read this devotional book about Heaven! Charles Spurgeon knew how to describe what many people are feeling right now in today times, even though he lived in the nineteenth century. One of my favorite things his teachings taught me was about our future bodies in Heaven. If you’re going to Heaven or want to know more about it then read this book!
Tyndale House Publishers has provided me with a complimentary copy of this book.
May 22, 2012
We Shall See God
Randy Alcorn & Charles H. Spurgeon
No author in history has more material in print than Charles Spurgeon. During his lifetime, Spurgeon and his writings affected the world far and wide. Today, nearly 120 years after his death, countless people continue to have a passion for this London preacher, and more and more discover him every day. Some of Spurgeon’s most powerful sermons were those that he preached on the topic of Heaven. Up until now, however, very few of these sermons have been accessible to a mass audience. In what is sure to become an instant classic, best-selling author Randy Alcorn has compiled the most profound spiritual insights on the topic of eternity from these sermons and arranged them into an easily-accessible, highly inspirational devotional format complete with his own comments and devotional thoughts. Whether you are familiar with the works of Charles Spurgeon or not, you are in for a treat, as Alcorn invites you to sit at the feet of the Prince of Preachers and discover timeless pearls of wisdom from one of the greatest theological minds of all time. (Publishers description)
A good mix of Spurgeon & Alcorn. Charles Spurgeon was a man of God who knew the right things about his Savior. He wrote and said so many things that it was no small feat to settle on one topic. Eternity the joy Spurgeon entered into years ago and has probable found so many more wonderful things out about it that this book pales in comparison. The blend of Alcorn's insights he has gleaned from Spurgeon and the Bible are a blend that makes this a worthwhile read. This type of material is worth repeating with more Spurgeon and many other Godly men of the 1800's.
I would like to thank Net Galley and Tyndale House Publishers for allowing me to read and review this book in return for a free copy and was never asked to write a favorable review by anyone.
Randy Alcorn & Charles H. Spurgeon
No author in history has more material in print than Charles Spurgeon. During his lifetime, Spurgeon and his writings affected the world far and wide. Today, nearly 120 years after his death, countless people continue to have a passion for this London preacher, and more and more discover him every day. Some of Spurgeon’s most powerful sermons were those that he preached on the topic of Heaven. Up until now, however, very few of these sermons have been accessible to a mass audience. In what is sure to become an instant classic, best-selling author Randy Alcorn has compiled the most profound spiritual insights on the topic of eternity from these sermons and arranged them into an easily-accessible, highly inspirational devotional format complete with his own comments and devotional thoughts. Whether you are familiar with the works of Charles Spurgeon or not, you are in for a treat, as Alcorn invites you to sit at the feet of the Prince of Preachers and discover timeless pearls of wisdom from one of the greatest theological minds of all time. (Publishers description)
A good mix of Spurgeon & Alcorn. Charles Spurgeon was a man of God who knew the right things about his Savior. He wrote and said so many things that it was no small feat to settle on one topic. Eternity the joy Spurgeon entered into years ago and has probable found so many more wonderful things out about it that this book pales in comparison. The blend of Alcorn's insights he has gleaned from Spurgeon and the Bible are a blend that makes this a worthwhile read. This type of material is worth repeating with more Spurgeon and many other Godly men of the 1800's.
I would like to thank Net Galley and Tyndale House Publishers for allowing me to read and review this book in return for a free copy and was never asked to write a favorable review by anyone.
June 13, 2011
OUTSTANDING!!~~
We Shall See God: Charles Spurgeon’s Classic Devotional Thoughts on Heaven, by Randy Alcorn, Tyndale Publishers, Hardcover, 2011, 336 Pages, ISBN-13: 978-1414345543, $14.99
Randy Alcorn, best-bestselling author of Heaven, compiled a book of Charles Spurgeon’s sermons on heaven and eternity that is sure to become a classic. He introduces readers to this passionate London preacher with excerpts from Spurgeon’s sermons titled, “Will I Be Myself in Heaven?” “Falling Asleep,” “Friendship in Heaven,” and more. Besides other details such as Spurgeon was never delivered from personal affliction, and was blinded by glaucoma five years before his death at age 57. (1834-1892)
When the publisher asked Randy to “supplement Spurgeon’s meditations with some of [his] own thoughts about Heaven,” he “squirmed a little.” Then relented when he learned all royalties would further “Christ-centered, Kingdom causes.”
A brief introduction to Spurgeon’s life and work preface the devotions. One intriguing detail…
Full Review: http://tinyurl.com/3tdnmr9
We Shall See God: Charles Spurgeon’s Classic Devotional Thoughts on Heaven, by Randy Alcorn, Tyndale Publishers, Hardcover, 2011, 336 Pages, ISBN-13: 978-1414345543, $14.99
Randy Alcorn, best-bestselling author of Heaven, compiled a book of Charles Spurgeon’s sermons on heaven and eternity that is sure to become a classic. He introduces readers to this passionate London preacher with excerpts from Spurgeon’s sermons titled, “Will I Be Myself in Heaven?” “Falling Asleep,” “Friendship in Heaven,” and more. Besides other details such as Spurgeon was never delivered from personal affliction, and was blinded by glaucoma five years before his death at age 57. (1834-1892)
When the publisher asked Randy to “supplement Spurgeon’s meditations with some of [his] own thoughts about Heaven,” he “squirmed a little.” Then relented when he learned all royalties would further “Christ-centered, Kingdom causes.”
A brief introduction to Spurgeon’s life and work preface the devotions. One intriguing detail…
Full Review: http://tinyurl.com/3tdnmr9
December 30, 2013
Besides the fact that I'm kind of annoyed that the publishers decided to list Alcorn as the author of this book, instead of Spurgeon (Alcorn is more the editor/commentator), this book was an *excellent* book. And I usually don't like devotional-style books! The daily dribbles * drops of standard devotionals usually drive me nuts with their refusal to engage deeply with the subject. I enjoyed this book tremendously, perhaps because the Audible version had a wonderful British narrator for the Spurgeon sections?
June 7, 2013
This book was so moving to me..... Charles Spurgeon's insight on Heaven along with scripture is so amazing. I just love to read about what is to come and what we have to look forward to. This is the reason I get up everyday with joy and hope.....to get excited on what God will bring about today! Great man and lots of wisdom! I would read this book again and again!
February 15, 2015
In short, this is a pretty good devotional about heaven and the many different aspects of heaven and the implications on our lives lived here on earth in light of heaven. I was going to give it 3 stars, but Day 45 was incredibly powerful teaching and theological food for my soul. Additionally, Days 46 and 47 were strong as well which left a better impression on me as I finished the book.
March 6, 2012
A great glimpse of Charles Spurgeon, his preaching, and tremendous insights into Heaven. A man way ahead of his time. I think he and Randy Alcorn would have between close friends if they had been contemporaries. Refreshing, exciting, scripture-based visions of Heaven.
June 26, 2016
What a moving book! I am inspired to live here on earth in light of the reality of Heaven. And I walk away from the book with a much clearer picture of Heaven. The audio version of this book is amazing with Spurgeon's sermons delivered in a British accent. I will listen to it again.
April 12, 2014
One of the most encouraging, uplifting, instructive and challenging books I have read (listened to) in a long time. I recommend it highly.
September 13, 2016
I only got part way through. I'll pick it up another time.
March 21, 2021
Spurgeon is so highly regarded in our church tradition that I was rather primed not to go to his writings. My occasional dipping into the work he left revealed in a style alien and too embroidered than is my liking. This book of devotions challenged those prejudices. There is indeed a writing style that is firmly lodged in the 19th century but yet it was very accessible.
Alcorn, who collated and commented on each Spurgeon extract, also had an uphill struggle against prejudice. With a few notable exceptions, I have found US pastors holding views and expressing opinions that I have found troubling and distinctly unhelpful. I was wrong in this area as well.
As for the theme of the book - heaven that awaits the believer - it was wonderfully uplifting and the Spurgeon/Alcorn team brought many wonderful truths to the pages. I was challenged afresh to think of heaven and to more deeply consider the implications now and then. Reassuringly I found nothing here that set itself against the deepening conviction that the new heaven and earth is a renewed/transformed one and not one that removes the value to God of this heaven and earth.
Reading these 50 devotions has been a very worthwhile morning activity these past months.
Alcorn, who collated and commented on each Spurgeon extract, also had an uphill struggle against prejudice. With a few notable exceptions, I have found US pastors holding views and expressing opinions that I have found troubling and distinctly unhelpful. I was wrong in this area as well.
As for the theme of the book - heaven that awaits the believer - it was wonderfully uplifting and the Spurgeon/Alcorn team brought many wonderful truths to the pages. I was challenged afresh to think of heaven and to more deeply consider the implications now and then. Reassuringly I found nothing here that set itself against the deepening conviction that the new heaven and earth is a renewed/transformed one and not one that removes the value to God of this heaven and earth.
Reading these 50 devotions has been a very worthwhile morning activity these past months.
April 24, 2021
Together, Randy Alcorn and Charles Spurgeon lay out a true picture of heaven, where “we shall be like Him, because we shall see him as he is.” It is a collection of 50 excerpts from various Spurgeon sermons, each followed with a few thoughts from Alcorn. The sermon excerpts deal with some truth on death, eternity, heaven’s joy, hell, or the new earth, delivered in Spurgeon’s inimical style.
It is a wonderful devotional book and great for storing up a wealth of lovely, excellent, and commendable thoughts on heaven.
“I shall rise from the dead...I shall see the Son of God, the Sun of Glory, and shine myself as that sun shines. I shall be united to the Ancient of Days, to God himself, who had no morning, never began...No man ever saw God and lived. And yet, I shall not live till I see God; and when I have seen him, I shall never die.” John Donne
It is a wonderful devotional book and great for storing up a wealth of lovely, excellent, and commendable thoughts on heaven.
“I shall rise from the dead...I shall see the Son of God, the Sun of Glory, and shine myself as that sun shines. I shall be united to the Ancient of Days, to God himself, who had no morning, never began...No man ever saw God and lived. And yet, I shall not live till I see God; and when I have seen him, I shall never die.” John Donne
January 10, 2022
A dear friend sent me this book in 2021 telling me it had enriched her life and had given her great hope for the future. As I read through this 50 day devotional I concurred. Spurgeon’s insights on Heaven reminded me, again and again, that we are often far too focused on the daily news, the decay around us and the troubles of life that threaten our peace. He points the reader, over and over, to the glorious Hope that awaits those who have responded to the call of Christ and call Him Lord. What a glorious privilege to look forward to Heaven and to serve Him here as we await that day when we are called home. If you want to be encouraged in the midst of these discouraging times, read this book!
February 9, 2018
Spurgeon takes apart our impoverished modern concept of heaven, and does it with scripture. This is the book to give the young Christian who cannot muster any enthusiasm about the place where we'll supposedly just float around and sing for a billion years and then some. (That young, unenthusiastic Christian was me.) I'm grateful to Alcorn for curating some of the most encouraging preaching ever on the promise of heaven; my hope is fuller and more alive for having read this little book.
July 31, 2019
I listened to this audiobook over the past few days, and I just started it again. Randy Alcorn does a great job compiling Charles Spurgeon’s sermons on the fascinating topic of heaven. Spurgeon’s sermons are based entirely on the Bible. I learned so much!
July 2, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️3/4 Fabulous! There are a few readings toward the end of the book that were a bit more difficult and laborious. But the vast majority of the readings were very comforting and easy to understand.
October 30, 2019
Great book....love listening to Charles Spurgeon preach!
May 21, 2020
Excellent little book with devotions on heaven from Spurgeon!
February 15, 2021
This book is incredible. I wish everyone could read it. It brought tears of joy and wonder and sorrow for the lost to the eyes of this Christian.
December 6, 2021
An edifying and Gospel-saturated read
April 20, 2023
So good, so encouraging! Filled with truth, it realigns our perspective and priorities. A must read for all believers!
January 20, 2024
Great book at a time I needed it.
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