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He was a strong critic of the Exclusive Brethren, and an equally passionate friend of the Open Brethren, although both include articles by him in their various publications.
[[Henry Allan Ironside|Harry Allan Ironside ]] notes, "Charles H. Spurgeon, pastor for many years of the great Metropolitan Tabernacle in London, England, and one of the most outstanding Baptist preachers of his day, absolutely refused to be ordained by man. He utterly repudiated anything of the kind, saying the Lord Himself had ordained him and that was sufficient."<sup>1</sup>
==Spurgeon's College Brethren==
==Sources==
* various throughout article with links to relevant websites
<sup>1</sup> [http://plymouthbrethren.org/article/5495 ''Chapter 7 Qualifications for Office in the Church''] by [[Henry Allan Ironside]], via [http://www.plymouthbrethren.org plymouthbrethren.org]
* Scroggie from J.B. Nicholson, Jr. in Oct. 2021