Till He Come: A collection of Communion addresses

by Charles Haddon Spurgeon

Come back to where the triumph over sin started, with the Prince of Preachers. When C. H Spurgeon spoke at communion meetings they were often times of great solemnity, sometimes of rejoicing but always times when God's presence was at work within the hearts of the assembled congregation. You too, may have felt the thrill of God moving in your heart, or had the experience of meeting with him at a time of worship. You can experience such times again as you read this collection of the addresses Spurgeon gave at the Lord's Supper. Spurgeon was not only a great orator but he was also a man with a warm pastoral heart. To him the times together around the Lord's table were when both features of his ministry came together. A moment of shared rejoicing and an opportunity to urge the congregation to think more deeply about the great event they were celebrating. This comes through just as clearly to the reader today as it must have done to the hearer then. If you need to be re-grounded in the meaning of your faith then Till He Come will be a blessing to you.

Genres: Ecclesiology, Christian Non Fiction, Theology

Hardcover

First published December 31, 1969

About the author

Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-1892) was England's best-known preacher for most of the second half of the nineteenth century. In 1854, just four years after his conversion, Spurgeon, then only 20, became pastor of London's famed New Park Street Church (formerly pastored by the famous Baptist theologian, John Gill). The congregation quickly outgrew their building, moved to Exeter Hall, then to Surrey Music Hall. In these venues, Spurgeon frequently preached to audiences numbering more than 10,000—all in the days before electronic amplification. In 1861, the congregation moved permanently to the newly constructed Metropolitan Tabernacle.

Reviews

[Douglas Wilson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is collection of communion addresses by Spurgeon. There are some quite striking (and unexpected) observations here. Well worth it, especially for pastors who administer communion often.

[Faye · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is so good!! I really can't describe it, it's so good. Spurgeon has a marvelous way with words. You can see and actually feel his love and admiration for Jesus! I knew by the 2nd page how delightful this book was going to be.

[Rev Reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

Til He Come is a powerful collection of a master preacher's sermons on the Lord's Supper or Communion. Spurgeon draws us into the power of the cross and the joy of Christ's work of redemption. Spurgeon constantly draws us in these sermons to look away from self. We must turn away from what we have done and earned and accomplished to look instead at Christ and what He has done for His people. We learn that every Christian is worthy to partake, because our given Sainthood in Christ's work. Communion is about Jesus bringing us into fellowship with God and not our efforts to deserve fellowship. This truth cannot be emphasized enough in the Church.
My only complaint on this collection is the Biblical text selected by Spurgeon for the first third of the book. All of the meditations from the early portions of the book are based on passages in Song of Solomon. While Spurgeon's points were good and accurate compared to the overall doctrine of the Scripture, they could not be found in Song of Solomon. Song of Solomon is not an allegory of Christ's love for the Church. It was hard to read Spurgeon taking the book that way, but his points were all correction because they can be supported by other Scripture passages.
Overall, I highly recommend this book to anyone who takes joy in the Lord's Supper.

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

The communion and fellowship between man and God.

Great mini sermons on the Lord's supper. These were given in a more personal environment with few attendees. A closer look at the beauty of this sacrament. Very touching.

[Tim Franks · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really strong collection of messages the "Prince of Preachers" gave in his ministries on the topic of communion. As always there is a lot of strong and passionate stuff here that is to be liked. Some repetitiveness and some writings that are applicable to our time, but still interesting.

[Mark · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome remembrances of all Christ is for the believer. Encouragement and help to see Christ, not only the signs in Communion.

[Duncan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sermons on Holy communion