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I have read in places where Spurgeon's Calvinism was supposed to have waned as he came near the end of his ministry in 1892. I think part of this wishful thinking lies in the fact that Spurgeon took on the "Downgrade" controversy and fought for the very existence of the Gospel itself, enjoying support from Evangelical Christians of all schools. However, I compiled this page to show that Spurgeon remained faithful to Calvinistic doctrine all his days. All the quotes on this page are from the last two years prior to his death in 1892.
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SAMPLE TEXT:
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CHS MAINTED TO THE LAST THAT CALVINISM WAS WORTH LISTENING TO AND COULD DRAW CROWDS:
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"The doctrines of grace which I have preached to you have a hold upon the heart and intellect, like that of certain colours when the wool is dyed ingrain. Because these doctrines have not been sufficiently preached, our people are easily carried away with every wind of doctrine, Brethren, the old evangelical doctrine of Luther and Calvin had about it power to create enthusiasm. See how the Huguenots mustered to a sermon when it was death to hear a reformed preacher. Geneva sent forth men who could gather crowds in regions crimsoned with the blood of their brethren. Why did the multitudes come together? Would any man jeopardize his life to hear a “modern-thought” sermon? My brethren, there is something in the old gospel worth hearing: there is an election of grace most precious, a redemption which really redeemed, and a work of grace within which ensures final perseverance and eternal glory." (35:773)
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"The doctrines of grace which I have preached to you have a hold upon the heart and intellect, like that of certain colours when the wool is dyed ingrain. Because these doctrines have not been sufficiently preached, our people are easily carried away with every wind of doctrine, Brethren, the old evangelical doctrine of Luther and Calvin had about it power to create enthusiasm. See how the Huguenots mustered to a sermon when it was death to hear a reformed preacher. Geneva sent forth men who could gather crowds in regions crimsoned with the blood of their brethren. Why did the multitudes come together? Would any man jeopardize his life to hear a “modern-thought” sermon? My brethren, there is something in the old gospel worth hearing: there is an election of grace most precious, a redemption which really redeemed, and a work of grace within which ensures final perseverance and eternal glory." (35:773)
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FULL TEXT: www.corkfpc.com/chslast.html
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