Evening, May 29

Charles Spurgeon · Morning and Evening: Daily Readings

"Cursed be the man before the Lord, that riseth up and buildeth this
   city Jericho."

  Joshua 6:26

   Since he was cursed who rebuilt Jericho, much more the man who labours
   to restore Popery among us. In our fathers' days the gigantic walls of
   Popery fell by the power of their faith, the perseverance of their
   efforts, and the blast of their gospel trumpets; and now there are some
   who would rebuild that accursed system upon its old foundation. O Lord,
   be pleased to thwart their unrighteous endeavours, and pull down every
   stone which they build. It should be a serious business with us to be
   thoroughly purged of every error which may have a tendency to foster
   the spirit of Popery, and when we have made a clean sweep at home we
   should seek in every way to oppose its all too rapid spread abroad in
   the church and in the world. This last can be done in secret by fervent
   prayer, and in public by decided testimony. We must warn with judicious
   boldness those who are inclined towards the errors of Rome; we must
   instruct the young in gospel truth, and tell them of the black doings
   of Popery in the olden times. We must aid in spreading the light more
   thoroughly through the land, for priests, like owls, hate daylight. Are
   we doing all we can for Jesus and the gospel? If not, our negligence
   plays into the hands of the priestcraft. What are we doing to spread
   the Bible, which is the Pope's bane and poison? Are we casting abroad
   good, sound gospel writings? Luther once said, "The devil hates goose
   quills" and, doubtless, he has good reason, for ready writers, by the
   Holy Spirit's blessing, have done his kingdom much damage. If the
   thousands who will read this short word this night will do all they can
   to hinder the rebuilding of this accursed Jericho, the Lord's glory
   shall speed among the sons of men. Reader, what can you do? What will
   you do?