Encouragement for the Depressed
By Charles H. Spurgeon and Randy Alcorn
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Charles H. Spurgeon
Charles H. Spurgeon (1834-1892) was a British Baptist preacher who remains highly influential among Christians of different denominations, among whom he is still known as the "Prince of Preachers." He preached his first sermon, from 1 Peter 2:7, in 1851 at 16 and became pastor of the Church in Waterbeach in 1852. He published more than 1,900 different sermons and preached to around 10,000,000 people during his lifetime. In addition, Spurgeon was a prolific author of many types of works including an autobiography, a commentary, books on prayer, a devotional, a magazine, poetry, hymnist and more. Many sermons were transcribed as he spoke and were later translated into many languages. Arguably, no other author, Christian or otherwise, has more material in print than C.H. Spurgeon.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Wonderfully uplifting to anyone who is feeling laid low, especially without reason. Rejoice in the emptying of oneself, and the filling with Christ.
Spurgeon has such a poetic way with words that helps one to remember not all is lost when it seems that all is lost. God is with you.1 person found this helpful
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Encouragement for the Depressed
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Encouragement for the Depressed
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Names: Spurgeon, C. H. (Charles Haddon), 1834–1892, author.
Title: Encouragement for the depressed / Charles Spurgeon.
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Subjects: LCSH: Depressed persons—Religious life. | Depression, Mental—Religious aspects—Christianity. | Depression, Mental—Biblical teaching.
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Contents
Foreword by Randy Alcorn
Series Preface
Biography of Charles Spurgeon
Encouragement for the Depressed
The Minister’s Fainting Fits
Scripture Index
Foreword
Hardly anyone outside of Scripture speaks to me like Charles Spurgeon does. He had incredible depth and biblical insight, and his sermons and writings, full of grace and truth and sheer eloquence, always draw me to Jesus.
Spurgeon preached to approximately ten million people in his lifetime, often speaking ten times a week. His 3,561 sermons are bound in sixty-three volumes, and in addition he wrote many books.
Wonderful as those accomplishments were, they put demands on his life that no doubt contributed to his battles with depression—not least of all that he often worked eighteen hours a day!
Spurgeon took great solace in Scripture, especially in the Psalms he loved so much, as evidenced in his massive commentary set The Treasury of David. God’s words, as Spurgeon well knew, are far more valuable than anyone else’s. God promises that his word shall not return to [him] empty, but it shall accomplish that which [he purposes], and shall succeed in the thing for which [he] sent it
(Isa. 55:11 ESV). God does not make that promise about your words or my words or even Spurgeon’s words, but only his word. In the face of great criticism, Spurgeon took great pains to conform his preaching and writing to Scripture. We need to hear Spurgeon’s voice because he was faithful to speak God’s word, and today there aren’t nearly enough voices like his.
Spurgeon also serves as a reminder that people of great trust in God