C. H Spurgeon's Autobiography. Compiled by his Wife „and his
Private Secretary. Vol. III., 1856.1878.. (Pasisixtere and-Alabaster. 10s. 6d.)—An " autobiography " " compiled" is somewhat of a mis- nomer. Much of the bcek, however, came froni Mr. Spurgecin's own pen ; what is derived froin other sources is subcirdinate to it Now an and then, indeed, we come across a phrase whiCh can hardly be his V or after his mind. "The Rev. G. Rogers addressed-the brethren in a sweet and savoury manner," a familiar phrase in the seventeenth century, but now just a little out of place. Not fai from the begin- ning of the period inclided in this volume came the opening of the Tabernacle, and an illustration represents the first use of the bap- tistery, An account of the ceremony is witted . from the British Standard, written in very indifferent taste, to say the least. But it would be ungracious to dwell on these things. No one can doubt that C. H. Spurgeon was a great and good man. And, indeed, when we have him, and him only, there is little to criticise.
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