The Ministers Fainting Fits

Charles Spurgeon is known for speaking the language of ordinary people. This short book is no different, and has nothing to do with impressing ivory tower academics. Here is a husband, father, evangelist, author, editor, and college president, asking “Are we not all a little off balance?” Drawing from his own personal experience, Spurgeon brings a sense of order to the chaos so often surrounding depression. Undergirded by his longevity in ministry, he speaks into those moments when ministers are most vulnerable to bouts of melancholy.

“The lesson of wisdom is, do not be dismayed by soul-trouble. Count it no strange thing, but a part of ordinary ministerial experience” — Charles Spurgeon

The value of this book rests in Spurgeon’s ability to demystify the problem and reassure those in ministry that this is not disqualifying. Using phrases like ‘pain has, probably, in some cases developed genius,’ Spurgeon provides hope when it is needed most. His usual wordiness has been successfully edited without loosing his earthy style and colourful imagery. We are left with a piece of work that can be read in a single sitting, and can easily be passed on to others in need of ministerial encouragement.

“Should the power of depression be more than ordinary, do not think that all is over with your usefulness. Do not cast away your confidence, for it has a great reward” — Charles Spurgeon

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