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.
A short read! Puts into perspective our conversion story but importantly the actual act of being converted. Spurgeon beautifully puts its all into perspective- the beauty of a beautiful, perfect Savior saving an undeserving individual.
As always, Spurgeon provides beautiful writing. His testimony is tastefully told, without egregious exposition of all his sins. He was truly a master of the English language.