Angels, Palms and Fragrant Flowers: F. W. Boreham on C. H. Spurgeon

by Frank W. Boreham

Publisher:

John Broadbanks

, 2009

Overview

F. W. Boreham writes, "A king-maker occupies a more exalted eminence than a king. And in that (Victorian) age of crisis and transformation there were many kingly spirits who gratefully confessed that, but for Mr. Spurgeon's ministry—in public or in private—their own contribution to the nations' development would have been negligible." The complete foreword, written by Boreham for a friend's book, and from which the preceding is an extract, opens this book which gives tribute to C. H. Spurgeon. There is a little redundancy in Boreham's three sermons, one lecture and an essay, but the portrait he paints of Spurgeon more than makes up for any repetition. A preface by Geoff Pound and two introductory essays about Spurgeon and his college by Steve Miller, a Harvest House editor, provides context for a book that is not only biographical but inspiring. Spurgeon's Christ-centered focus and passion for souls are invigorating.

Praise for the Print Edition

Of the books that have played the greatest role in molding me, I count many volumes by especially one writer: F. W. Boreham. He authored more than fifty books of essays and pastored congregations in New Zealand, Tasmania, and Australia. He was not the classical preacher, not even a profound, deep preacher, but he was marvelous at seeing beauty in the simple things of life. He heeded John Wesley's charge to young preachers to blend simplicity with sublimity, 'the strongest sense in the plainest language.'

—Ravi Zacharias

Product Details

• Title: Angels, Palms and Fragrant Flowers: F. W. Boreham on C. H. Spurgeon
• Author: F. W. Boreham
• Publisher: John Broadbanks
• Publication Date: 2009
• Pages: 69

About Frank W. Boreham

Frank W. Boreham (1871–1959) was a preacher and bestselling author. He began attending C. H. Spurgeon’s Pastor’s College in 1892, where he served as a student-minister. Boreham pastored churches in several different countries, including Australia and New Zealand. He was the president of the Baptist Union of New Zealand and later president of the Tasmanian Baptist Union.

Boreham wrote for newspapers, theological journals, and many other resources. He has authored over 50 books, including Second Thoughts, Lover of Life: F. W. Boreham’s Tribute to His Mentor, and Loose Leaves: A Travel Journal, which can all be found in the F. W. Boreham Collection (9 vols.).