11 Reasons Spurgeon Was Depressed
The Spurgeon Center at Midwestern Seminary has a fascinating article about Spurgeon’s depression: 11 Reasons Spurgeon Was Depressed. I’d encourage you to read the original article.
I’ll highlight a few thoughts and quotes, especially related to Spurgeon’s own belief that his depression was not simply a spiritual matter, but also an embodied-soul matter.
Spurgeon’s Reflections on His Depression
Spurgeon thought deeply and frequently about his depression. According to the Midwestern Seminary article:
Spurgeon owned more than thirty books on mental health. He read about depression, wrote about depression, and suffered from depression. Spurgeon’s letters contain numerous references to his sinking spirits.
Some today falsely proclaim an emotional health and wealth gospel, suggesting that “spiritual people” don’t get overwhelmed by emotions, depression, and anxiety.
Spurgeon would like to have a word with those folks.
He often called himself a “prisoner” and wept without knowing why.
Spurgeon said of himself, “I pity a dog who has to suffer what I have.”
The great preacher at times was unable to preach due to his emotional distresses.
“To my great sorrow, last Sunday night I was unable to preach. I had prepared a sermon upon this text, with much
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