Funeral of the Rev. C. H. Spurgeon.
AN IMPRESSIVE SERVICE, CHEQUES SENT IN LIEU OF WREATHS. (nr CABLE—MESS ASSOCIATION.) London, February 11, ' i A tkemendous procession followed the [lute Rov. C, H. Spurgeon'a remains to the grave to-day. There wore over one hundred carriages containing mourners. The shops along the route were closed, aud many were draped with black, Bells wore muffled: The Bishop of Rochester pronouueed the benediction, The funeral service was of a most impressive character, Many cheques for charitable purposes were sent in lieu of wreaths, Br Pierson, who delivered the funeral address, described Mr Spurgeon as the greatest divine England had seen for one hundred years,
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Thames Advertiser, Volume XXV, Issue 7148, 13 February 1892, Page 2
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110Funeral of the Rev. C. H. Spurgeon. Thames Advertiser, Volume XXV, Issue 7148, 13 February 1892, Page 2
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