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Trauma After Surrey Gardens Panic
- Charles Spurgeon nearly quit ministry after the 1856 Surrey Gardens Music Hall panic where people were trampled and died.
- He was so depressed for months that he stopped preaching and considered leaving the pulpit entirely.
Suffering Deepened Spiritual Dependence
- Spurgeon's recurring depression deepened his dependence on Christ and humbled him.
- His suffering forced him to cast himself on Christ and increased his love for the Savior.
Suffering Shaped His Compassion
- Spurgeon's trials made him more compassionate toward other suffering Christians.
- His personal pain lent authority and empathy to his teaching about God's sovereignty and providence.