The First Christmas Carol

In this Christmas sermon on Luke 2:14, Charles Spurgeon explains that the angels' song "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men" teaches that salvation brings God the highest glory (not human effort), gives peace to troubled consciences through Christ, and proves God's loving intentions toward sinful humanity by giving His Son. Spurgeon emphasizes that Christians should be joyful rather than gloomy since angels sang the good news, and he predicts that Christ will return to establish literal peace on earth and God's reign everywhere. He urges people to celebrate Christmas by giving glory to God, making peace with family members and neighbors they've quarreled with, showing goodwill through helping the poor, and most importantly finding peace with God through Christ.Sermon delivered on December 20, 1857.