SPURGEON ON THE PRIORITY OF PRAYER

Spurgeon Speaks, Vol. 1

Compiled by

Jason K. Allen

Moody Publishers

CHICAGO

© 2021 by

Jason K. Allen

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing from the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles or reviews.

These sermons of Charles H. Spurgeon were originally published in the Metropolitan Tabernacle Pulpit and the New Park Street Pulpit. The compiler has sometimes shortened portions of these sermons and updated certain words and spelling for clarity and context. Scripture references have been updated to the New King James Version.

All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the New King James Version. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Scripture quotations marked kjv are taken from the King James Version.

Edited by Kevin Mungons

Cover Design: Gabriel Reyes-Ordeix

Cover illustration of Charles Spurgeon copyright © 2015 by denisk0/iStock (484302822). All rights reserved.

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Spurgeon, C. H. (Charles Haddon), 1834-1892. | Allen, Jason K., compiler.

Title: Spurgeon on the priority of prayer / compiled by Jason K. Allen.

Other titles: Sermons. Selections

Description: Chicago : Moody Publishers, 2021. | Series: Spurgeon speaks ; vol. 1 | Summary: “Volume 1 of the Spurgeon Speaks series collects Spurgeon’s reflections on prayer. Known as a mighty man of prayer, his insights will deepen your prayer life too. Presented in lovely editions that you’ll be proud to own, the series offers readings on topics of importance to the Prince of Preachers”-- Provided by publisher.

Identifiers: LCCN 2021007459 (print) | LCCN 2021007460 (ebook) | ISBN 9780802426284 (paperback) | ISBN 9780802499578 (ebook)

Subjects: LCSH: Prayer--Christianity--Sermons.

Classification: LCC BV213 .S68 2021 (print) | LCC BV213 (ebook) | DDC 248.3/2--dc23

LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2021007459

LC ebook record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2021007460

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