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Charles Haddon Spurgeon is considered one of the greatest preachers of all time. He was a pastor at the Metropolitan Tabernacle in London and gained fame for his direct and powerful preaching style. His church grew to more than 6,000 members and by 1861 he was being called the "Prince of Preachers".
Early Life
He was born in 1834 in Kelvedon, Essex of Dutch parents.
When asked what he thought should be done when lay people fell asleep in church, he replied, "Someone should wake up the preacher."
Sources
Biography. wholesomewords.org