"The first book I received as a gift after I said "Yes" to Jesus was Spurgeon's Morning and Evening. I still clearly remember reading, on the morning of November 7, "Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands." At that moment, I realized that God knew me personally, not just as one among millions. My prayer is that each morning and evening, you'll find the same encouragement in the words of God and Charles Spurgeon, a great man of faith, now rewritten for you in familiar, everyday English."
For generations, Christians around the world have turned to Charles Spurgeon's Morning and Evening for daily encouragement, conviction, and renewed affection for Christ. Its pages carry the warmth of a pastor who not only understood Scripture deeply, but who also understood the human heart-its fears, failures, hopes, and longings for grace. Yet for many modern readers, the language of the nineteenth century can sometimes feel distant, obscuring the beauty Spurgeon so passionately desired to communicate. This adaptation seeks to bring that beauty forward in clear, accessible, everyday English while preserving the depth, reverence, and devotional richness of the original work. Great care has been taken to retain Spurgeon's pastoral voice, his love for Scripture, and his unwavering focus on Jesus Christ. The goal has never been to replace the original, but to open its treasures to a new generation of readers who may struggle with older expressions and phrasing. All books by David O. Harrison, published by Thrive Books, are thoughtfully designed with the reader in mind. Special care is given to readability-through deliberate choices in font, font size, and line spacing-creating pages that are easy on the eyes and a pleasure to read. Unlike many mass-market publications, these books are formatted to support longer, more comfortable reading sessions, allowing the message to be absorbed without visual strain. Each devotional is presented on its own page. David Harrison has written three Amazon No. 1 best-sellers and is an author dedicated to guiding readers on their faith journeys, deepening their understanding of biblical principles. Born in England and now residing in Canada, David discovered his passion for writing during the pandemic. His works, which include FRESH START-Returning to New Testament Normal, which addresses contemporary challenges to the church, calling for a return to foundational teachings, and Mere Christianity in Everyday English, which reinterprets C.S. Lewis's classic for modern readers, have resonated widely. addresses contemporary challenges to the church, calling for a return to foundational teachings.