John Ploughman's Talks

and author was generated from his intense love and

concern for "working people." In John Ploughman's Talks,

Spurgeon assumes the persona of a simple ploughman

to dispense advice and address serious moral issues in

the language of the common man. Spurgeon's homespun

humor and rustic illustrations reflect on a variety of

issues, such as idleness, grumbling, appearance, patience,

gossiping, debt, spending, family, hope, and much more.

In Spurgeon's words, "That I have written in a

semi-humorous vein needs no apology, since thereby

sound moral teaching has gained a hearing .There is no

particular virtue in being seriously unreadable."

Spurgeon's work sparkles with humor and is destined

to be enjoyed for generations by people of all ages and

backgrounds