From the Usher's Desk to the Tabernacle Pulpit; The Life and Labors of Charles Haddon Spurgeon (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1892. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XVI. MR. SPURGEON'S JUBILEE. THP] approach of this interesting period in the life of their pastor drew forth alike the love, the energies, and the liberality of his numerous flock. It could not be other than a great occasion; and such it was in all respects. Two great meetings were held in the Tabernacle in connection with the celebration; the first on Wednesday evening, June \%th, 1884, and the second the following evening, the pastor's fiftieth birthday. Over the former meeting Mr. Spurgeon presided. The proceedings commenced with the singing of the hymn commencing -- "All hail the power of Jesus' name " Mr. Spurgeon then proceeded to say: -- "My one deep anxiety and prayer has been that every part of the proceedings of these two days should be to the glory of God. It would be deeply to my grief, as long as ever I lived, if there should be anything said or done which should be contrary to the mind of our Lord. We meet together, with congratulations very hearty and very loving. I cannot tell you how hearty and how loving they have heen already; but we want God's blessing, or we shall fall into evil rather than good. I want the brethren representing the deacons and the elders to pray very briefly, if they please, but I am sure very heartily, for God's blessing upon us now." After these prayers, Mr. Spurgeon continued: -- "Now, dear friends, having thus sought the divine blessing, we expect to have it. I do not think anybody imagines that I ought to speak at any length to-night, but I should like to say very much in very little. I feel to-night overwhelmed with gratitude to you, and because of you, to God. I am sure I went home on Monday night feeling that I was buried in mercies, crushed beneath the weight of God's loving-kindness to me. I feel just so ...