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The Sword and the Trowel, the monthly magazine edited by Spurgeon, began publication in 1865. It contains articles, tracts, poetry, and book reviews, along with regular statistics and detailed reports and reflections on his sermons. Most importantly, The Sword and the Trowel provides a rich source of biographical material on Charles Spurgeon and the context of his ministry. It is an illuminating...

“My Jesus, I love thee,” to the tune of “Home, sweet home,” Mr. Smith leading the song with his silver cornet. The Orphanage choir entertained a large number of friends with their sweet singing in the dining-hall. In the boys’ play-hall the Orphanage handbell ringers had a large and appreciative audience. Several thousands of friends gathered for the evening meeting in the grounds, at which the Right Hon. Earl Cairns presided, and spoke most cordially of his esteem for the President, and his interest