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A Comparison of the Original &
'Updated' Versions of
Charles Spurgeon's
'Morning & Evening'
Q.#1
Consider the topic of the message below (religious compromise). Do you think the changes to the text were (a) justified; (b) parallel in
thought and meaning; (c) necessary?
Q.#2 Would
Spurgeon have approved of these changes to his text?
Q.#3 Do you think the editor of
the "Updated" (1994) version believes what Spurgeon was saying
in this message? Why do you think he made the changes he did?
Q.#4 Do Spurgeon's
comments regarding the responsibility of Spirit-led writers apply today?
If so, do they apply to this text? If not, why not?
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"Complete and Unabridged New Modern Edition"
(c) 1991 by Hendrickson Publishers, Inc. |
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"An Updated Edition of the Classic Devotional in
Today's Language"
(c) 1994 by Roy H. Clarke, editor
Thomas Nelson, Inc., Publisher |
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May 29
"Cursed be the man before the Lord, that riseth up and buildeth
this city Jericho." Joshua 6:26
Since he was
cursed who rebuilt Jericho, much more the man who labours to restore
Popery among us. In our fathers' days the gigantic walls of Popery fell by
the power of their faith, the perseverance of their efforts, and the blast
of their gospel trumpets; and now there are some who would rebuild that
accursed system upon its old foundation. O Lord, be pleased to thwart
their unrighteous endeavours....
It should be a serious business with us to be
thoroughly purged of ever error which may have a tendency to foster the
spirit of Popery, and when we have made a clean sweep at home we should
seek in every way to oppose its all too rapid spread abroad in the church
and in the world.... We must warn with judicious boldness those who are
inclined towards the errors of Rome; we must instruct the young in gospel
truth, and tell them of the black doings of Popery in the olden times. We
must aid in spreading the light more thoroughly through the land, for
priests, like owls, hate daylight.
Are we doing all we can for Jesus and the gospel?
If not, our negligence plays into the hands of the priestcraft. What are
we doing to spread the Bible, which is the Pope's bane and poison? Are we
casting abroad good, sound gospel writings? Luther once said, "The
devil hates goose quills" and, doubtless, he has good reason, for
ready writers, by the Holy Spirit's blessing, have done his kingdom much
damage.... |
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May 29
"Cursed be the man before the Lord who rises up and builds this city
Jericho." Joshua 6:26
Whoever would rebuild
Jericho would be cursed. Whoever would restore a human made form of
religion will be equally cursed. In our fathers' day this gigantic
religious system fell by the power of their faith, the perseverance of
their efforts, and the blast of their gospel trumpets.
Today there are some who would rebuild that
cursed man made system on its old foundations. Oh Lord, please stop their
unrighteous endeavors....
It would be serious business with us to be
thoroughly purged of every error that has a tendency to develop religion
by works, rather than by faith.
When we have made a clean sweep at home, we
should seek in every way to oppose its all-too-rapid spread abroad in both
the church and in the world.... We must warn with judicious boldness those
who are inclined to error. We must instruct the young in gospel truth. We
must aid in spreading the light more thoroughly through the land, for
darkness hates light.
Are we doing all we can for Jesus and the gospel?
If not, our negligence plays into the hands of Satan. What are we doing to
spread the Bible? Are we promoting good, sound gospel writings? Luther
once said, "the devil hates goose quills," and with good reason.
Writers, by the Holy Spirit's blessing, have done Satan's kingdom much
damage.... |