About the Author

Charles H. Spurgeon (1834-1892) was converted at the age of 16. He preached his first sermon, from 1 Peter 2:7, in 1851 at 16 and became pastor of the Church in Waterbeach in 1852. Later he became pastor of the Baptist Church of New Park Street, Sotuhwark, London, and managed the Pastor's College and the Stockwell Orphanage. Called the "Prince of Preachers" and "A Master Pulpiteer," he published more than 1,900 different sermons during his lifetime.