Spurgeon and "alter calls"

[Jarthur001]

There is a point trying to be made that Spurgeon liked so called "alter calls". It has been said that Iain Murray and others have mislead.

Is this right? Did Murray tell a big fib? Is there any proof that Spurgeon disliked Alter calls?

I have a few quotes I would like to share later. But what do you guys think?

 

[Earth Wind and Fire]

There is a point trying to be made that Spurgeon liked so called "alter calls". It has been said that Iain Murray and others have mislead.

Is this right? Did Murray tell a big fib? Is there any proof that Spurgeon disliked Alter calls?

I have a few quotes I would like to share later. But what do you guys think?

I know ML-J disliked them & Murry never covered it up. Who was the publisher Murry put thru the Bio of Spurgeon. Could it have been Banners? Then we should talk privately

 

[Jarthur001]

from TFS...

Murray writes....

The practice at the Tabernacle was entirely in harmony with these convictions. At the close of services the congregation of 5,000 would be bowed in solemn stillness with no organ or other music to break the silence, and then members of the church would be ready to speak to any strangers who might be sitting near them and desiring help.

true or false?

 

[Jarthur001]

I know ML-J disliked them & Murry never covered it up. Who was the publisher Murry put thru the Bio of Spurgeon. Could it have been Banners? Then we should talk privately

Sorry...I delated this post before By mistake.

Yes, he Published from "The Banner of Truth"

 

[TomVols]

I remember reading that Spurgeon used inquirers rooms but did not use an altar call such as is prevalent in the modern Baptist church, nor the manipualtive tactics oft associated with the altar call. Lloyd-Jones did not. However, neither went so far as Gill I believe, who allegedly bragged about not doing so. I think that goes too far, much like those who insist upon the practice of altar calls.

 

[Jarthur001]

I remember reading that Spurgeon used inquirers rooms but did not use an altar call such as is prevalent in the modern Baptist church, nor the manipualtive tactics oft associated with the altar call. Lloyd-Jones did not. However, neither went so far as Gill I believe, who allegedly bragged about not doing so. I think that goes too far, much like those who insist upon the practice of altar calls.

Yes, very good point Tom. Private rooms were used by both men and not altar calls. Everyone should be able to agree on this.