When Dionysius, the tyrant, sent Lysander some rich Sicilian garments for his daughters, he refused them, alleging that 'He was afraid these fine clothes would make them look more homely.' The truth of God is so comely in itself that the trappings of oratory are far more likely to lessen its glory than to increase it. Paul saith that he preached the gospel 'not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.'
A compilation of illustrations from the observations of Charles Spurgeon, one of the greatest preachers ever to fill the pulpit. These illustration were collected by Spurgeon over the course of his ministry and servers today to give greater insight into his thinking.Wikipedia
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