(1834-1892) English Baptist known as the "boy preacher" and the "prince of preachers." He was converted in 1850, preached his first sermon at age sixteen, and pastored a church at seventeen. Spurgeon also founded orphanages, built a pastor's college, started Sunday schools, served as president of a Bible and tract society and published The Sword and the Trowel, a monthly magazine. His published works include The Metropolitan Tabernacle Pulpit, a forty-nine volume set, and The Treasury of David.
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