0.3. THE ORIGIN OF THE WESTMINSTER PULPIT

The Origin Of The Westminster Pulpit

When Dr. G. Campbell Morgan commenced his unique ministry at Westminster Chapel in 1904 there was an immediate request for the publication of his sermons in order to extend the influence of his ministry.

On most of the Sundays in the year, Dr. Campbell Morgan would preach morning and evening sermons. As only one could be published weekly, the plan adopted was that each week Dr. Morgan would select the sermon most likely to be of world-wide interest and influence, and have it available in print at the close of each service on the following Sunday and for those attending the Friday evening Bible school.

In this way, the Westminster Pulpit sermons were given a wide circulation, and, in addition, through a subscribers’ list, they found their way through the mail into all parts of the world. At the close of each year a large number of bound volumes were produced and published under the title of The Westminster Pulpit, which had a ready sale.

The value of these volumes is best understood if it is remembered that from the day when inquiries had to be answered, "out of print," requests have come from all parts of the globe for second-hand copies. And from those fortunate enough to obtain a single volume there has invariably come an inquiry regarding the cost of the remaining volumes of the set. The undersigned, who was largely responsible for the task of publishing The Westminster Pulpit, has in his library a complete series of this work, for which he has had many offers, without regard to price.

Dr. Campbell Morgan excelled in the art of expository preaching. It was his conviction that no minister would ever lack a congregation who adopted the expository rather than the topical method of preaching. In these volumes, which are being reissued after careful selection, the art of expository preaching is magnificently displayed in sermons covering a wide range of Biblical subjects.

I verily believe that those who obtain the first of the proposed ten volumes will not rest until they have secured the complete set; indeed, I strongly advise that the whole set be bespoken. I further believe that in launching and carrying out this project Fleming H. Revell Company will be making a valuable contribution to the greatest of all causes, the extension of the Kingdom of God.

Arthur E. Marsh

Westminster Chapel,

London, England

Autor: G. CAMPBELL MORGAN