All of grace by C. H. Spurgeon (available from Amazon or free on the internet, here for example)
Chapter 20 concludes the book with a personal appeal from Spurgeon to the reader.
Spurgeon's unashamed appeal to the reader at the end was gripping. The last paragraph was particularly good: 'Meet me in heaven! Do not go down to hell. There is no coming back again from that abode of misery. Why do you wish to enter the way of death when heaven's gate is open before you? Do not refuse the free pardon, the full salvation which Jesus grants to all who trust Him. Do not hesitate and delay. You have had enough of resolving; come to action. Believe in Jesus now, with full and immediate decision. Take with you words and come unto your Lord this day, even this day. Remember, O soul, it may be now or never with you. Let it be now; it would be horrible if it would be never. Again I charge you, meet me in heaven.'
Yes, Spurgeon, I will most assuredly meet you in heaven and am excited at that thought!
Final verdict
All of Grace is a signpost that solidly points the unbeliever to the God who justifies. Key concepts such as faith and repentance are illustrated and explained in the clear manner that Spurgeon does so well. Even over a century after the author's death, I would still be ready to give this book to a non-Christian who was interested in seeking the Lord.
Now it's your turn
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