Spurgeon Library

Midwestern Seminary acquires Charles Spurgeon’s preaching rail

August 14, 2015

Midwestern Seminary President Jason Allen announced on Aug. 10 the acquisition of a preaching rail from First Baptist Church in Weaver, Ala., which was used by British preacher Charles H. Spurgeon during his ministry. The rail, which is a piece of furniture that functioned much like a modern-day pulpit, was used by Spurgeon during his …