1885 C. H. SPURGEON. Spurgeon Writes to a New Church Taking Over Property. Fine Example!

Another wonderful little glimpse into the business side of Spurgeon. In it he is deeply encouraging of a new work to be planted in the Masonic Hall, which seems to be owned by the Tabernacle, but is also keen to keep business moving forward. 

This letter is exceptionally well preserved.

"Westwood
Beulah Hill
Upper Norwood

July 7 1885

Dear Sir,

Does the church in the Masonic Hall propose to take over the land from my & my brother? Money was advanced by me on the condition that the ground was transferred to our names. It seems to me that the first step should be to submit to me a list of gentleman willing to become trustees to whom we might transfer the land.

Then they could proceed to build, & I would transfer the Building shares. Does not this strike you as being the proper order of proceeding? I trust the Lord's blessing will rest upon every step that is taken, & I believe it will. I have no sort of objection to make - far from it: Only I would have you act in a business-like manner.

First get your ground, or you will be building on my land. Not that I shall rob you have it, but legally you will be acting unwisely.

Get the trust-deed, & I will execute the transfer to your trustees, & hand over the building shraes.

My kindest regards to the church & to yourself. I shall rejoice to see this matter on the move.

Yours Heartily
C. H. Spurgeon"

Very good, crisp state. Superbly preserved.