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Feathers for arrows; or, Illustrations from my note book
This volume is produced from digital images created through the University of Michigan University Library's preservation reformatting program.
294 pages, Paperback
First published August 8, 2015
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April 8, 2018
Some good illustrations to be found here.
December 22, 2020
What stories did Charles Spurgeon tell to help his sermons connect with his audience? In Feathers for Arrows, Reformation Heritage Books shares Charles H. Spurgeon’s illustrations for preachers and teachers.
Spurgeon’s “Note Book”
Known as the Prince of Preachers, Charles H. Spurgeon was an English preacher steeped in what became known as the Reformed Baptist tradition. He was prolific – writing sermons, commentaries, devotionals, magazine articles, poetry, and hymns. To help him tend to his work, he kept a book of notes for sermon ideas and illustrations. At just over 250 pages, this is a collection from Spurgeon’s “Note Book.”
The notes are arranged alphabetically, and they read like an almanac or encyclopedia. So this is not a typical book with an introduction, body, and conclusion. Rather, this is a journal and a journey into the heart and mind of a man who was always thinking, always dreaming, and always seeing the Lord in the ordinary moments of life.
See the World with the Mind of Christ
Some entries read like stories, and some like simple proverbs. For instance, an entry for “Christian–what he should be,” says that: “A child of God should be a visible Beatitude, for joy and happiness, and a living Doxology, for gratitude and adoration.” And Spurgeon doesn’t just fill his notebook with his own ideas, but he often quotes from others. For instance, an entry on “humility” finds him quoting John Wesley, stating that there is no word fitting for it in the Greek language.
This book will benefit preachers, showing how Spurgeon was able to relate all of life to the spiritual world. Reading this will be a creative kick-starter, opening your eyes to see the world with the mind of Christ. For Spurgeon purists, it will be a novel edition to add to your library. For casual readers, it will be an inspiration and an encouragement to dwell upon the Word and to encounter and engage with the world having spiritual selectivity.
Arrows to Pierce Your Heart
For those who are familiar with Spurgeon, this will be a treasure trove of gems to mine. If you are new to Spurgeon, this will give you a glimpse into his heart. You will find a man who wanted to help others see the Savior. You will find a man who was captivated by Christ. Let these arrows pierce your heart. And let Spurgeon show you how to sharpen your own.
I received a media copy of Feathers for Arrows and this is my honest review.
Spurgeon’s “Note Book”
Known as the Prince of Preachers, Charles H. Spurgeon was an English preacher steeped in what became known as the Reformed Baptist tradition. He was prolific – writing sermons, commentaries, devotionals, magazine articles, poetry, and hymns. To help him tend to his work, he kept a book of notes for sermon ideas and illustrations. At just over 250 pages, this is a collection from Spurgeon’s “Note Book.”
The notes are arranged alphabetically, and they read like an almanac or encyclopedia. So this is not a typical book with an introduction, body, and conclusion. Rather, this is a journal and a journey into the heart and mind of a man who was always thinking, always dreaming, and always seeing the Lord in the ordinary moments of life.
See the World with the Mind of Christ
Some entries read like stories, and some like simple proverbs. For instance, an entry for “Christian–what he should be,” says that: “A child of God should be a visible Beatitude, for joy and happiness, and a living Doxology, for gratitude and adoration.” And Spurgeon doesn’t just fill his notebook with his own ideas, but he often quotes from others. For instance, an entry on “humility” finds him quoting John Wesley, stating that there is no word fitting for it in the Greek language.
This book will benefit preachers, showing how Spurgeon was able to relate all of life to the spiritual world. Reading this will be a creative kick-starter, opening your eyes to see the world with the mind of Christ. For Spurgeon purists, it will be a novel edition to add to your library. For casual readers, it will be an inspiration and an encouragement to dwell upon the Word and to encounter and engage with the world having spiritual selectivity.
Arrows to Pierce Your Heart
For those who are familiar with Spurgeon, this will be a treasure trove of gems to mine. If you are new to Spurgeon, this will give you a glimpse into his heart. You will find a man who wanted to help others see the Savior. You will find a man who was captivated by Christ. Let these arrows pierce your heart. And let Spurgeon show you how to sharpen your own.
I received a media copy of Feathers for Arrows and this is my honest review.
June 4, 2017
As said "Man cannot live by bread alone", this book
offers an agreeable condiment for the soul.
offers an agreeable condiment for the soul.
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