Charles Haddon Spurgeon has been universally recognized within the church of Christ as the “Prince of Preachers,” and not without good reason. Although he accomplished many things as a pastor in London, his preaching ministry was pre-eminent in all that he sought to do, and …
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A RELATION OF THE HOLY WAR – Chapter XVII
CHAPTER XVII [CONTENTS:—A new army of Bloodmen, or persecutors, attack the town, but are surrounded by the Mansoulians, headed by Faith and Patience—The examination of some of the leaders—Evil-questioning entertains some of the Doubters, but is discovered by Diligence—The principal Doubters tried, convicted, and executed.] …
LIKE A DEAF VIPER
PSALM 58 3 The wicked are estranged from the womb; they go astray from birth, speaking lies. 4 They are like a deaf viper that has clogged its ears, 5 so that it does not hear the voice of charmers or of the cunning enchanter. …
A RELATION OF THE HOLY WAR – Chapter XVI
CHAPTER XVI [CONTENTS:—A new plot is laid to ruin the town by riches and prosperity—Emmanuel, according to his promise, appears in the field, to assist the forces of Mansoul, whereby the whole army of Doubters is completely routed—Emmanuel enters the town amidst the joyful acclamations …
Farm Sermons 3
Frost and Thaw “He giveth snow like wool: he scattereth the hoarfrost like ashes. He casteth forth his ice like morsels: who can stand before his cold? He sendeth out his word, and melteth them: he causeth his wind to blow, and the waters flow.”—Psalm …
A RELATION OF THE HOLY WAR – Chapter XV
CHAPTER XV [CONTENTS:—The inhabitants of Mansoul make a rash sortie on the enemy by night, but are repulsed with loss—Diabolus makes a desperate attack upon Feel-gate, which, being weak, he forces; and his army of Doubters possess the town, and do incredible mischief—The inhabitants, sorely …
A RELATION OF THE HOLY WAR – Chapter XIV
CHAPTER XIV [CONTENTS:—The plot discovered by Mr. Prywell—Preparations made for defence—More Diabolonians executed—The army of Doubters approach the town—An assault made upon Ear-gate, which is repelled—The drummer beats a parley, which is disregarded—Diabolus attempts to deceive by flattery, but is answered by the Lord Mayor—Jolly …
A RELATION OF THE HOLY WAR – Chapter XIII
CHAPTER XIII [CONTENTS:—The Diabolonians take courage from the departure of Emmanuel, and plots are formed in hell for a counter-revolution in Mansoul—Covetousness, Lasciviousness, and Anger, by changing their names, are introduced into respectable families, where they corrupt their masters, and do incredible mischief—An army of …
Farm Sermons 2
The Broken Fence “I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding; and lo, it was all grown over with thorns, and nettles had covered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken down. …
A RELATION OF THE HOLY WAR – Chapter XII
CHAPTER XII [CONTENTS:—Carnal-security prevailing in the town, a coolness takes place between the inhabitants and Emmanuel; who, being greatly offended, privately withdraws—Godly-fear, who detects the cause of his removal, excites the people to destroy Mr. Carnal-security—Measures are then taken to induce Emmanuel to return.] But …